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Toxicology And Human Health
High schoolers examine the clinical effects of environmental toxicants on living organisms by collecting and analyzing scientific data and identifying ways of detection and diagnosis.
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It May Be Yucky, But Someone Has To Teach It. . .
Fourth graders study the names and parts of the excretory system in this hands-on activity. They use common items to make a model of the system.
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Introduction to Biology
Students participate in a variety of activities to introduce them to biology. In this biology lesson plan, students use microscopes, discover bacteria, view human anatomy, and more.
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Smart Ideas Lesson Plan
Seventh graders create a concept map about the cardiovascular system. In this life science lesson, 7th graders identify the parts and functions of each system component. They explain how cardiovascular system works with other systems in...
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The Nervous System and the Effects of Drugs
For this nervous system worksheet, students read information about how the body receives and sends out information through the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Skeletal and Muscular Systems Crossword Puzzle Answers
In this crossword puzzle activity, students are provided with the answers for 17 clues about vocabulary related to the human skeletal and muscular systems.
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Circulatory System Crossword Puzzle
In this circulatory system worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 13 clues about circulatory system vocabulary.
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Structure and Function of Cells, Organs and Organ Systems
Cells of different organs have unique cell functions. Learn how cell functions vary depending on their roles in the body using an inquiry-based activity. Scholars analyze the cell structure to make comparisons to its functions, allowing...
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Enzymes Help Us Digest Food ~ Introduction to Sugars and Enzymes
After an explanatory introduction to sugars and enzyme activity, biochemists discover whether lactase is needed to digest lactose, sucrose, and milk as a whole. High school science lab skills are required for these investigations.
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The Strength of the Muscular System
Seventh graders investigate the strength of the muscular system. They explore voluntary and involuntary muscle movement and discuss the types of muscles: cardiac or heart, skeletal, and smooth. They visit stations to answer questions...
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Introduction of the Human Heart
Fifth graders make their observations about the structure of the human heart. Students trace the flow of blood through the human heart. They touch a model of the human heart, 5th graders read aloud a handout that is found in their...
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Skeletal and Muscular Systems Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students answer 17 clues about vocabulary related to the human skeletal and muscular systems.
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Biology Trivia
In this biology trivia worksheet, learners write short answers to 101 questions about animal classification, human anatomy, animal facts, and attributes of organisms.
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Skeletal System And External Body Development Of A Full Term Fetus
Young scholars explore the skeletal system and external body development of a full term fetus. In this biology lesson plan, students learn that growth of a full-term fetus' skeletal system and external body parts become more detailed and...
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Internal Anatomy: A Fun Look At The Digestive System
Students look at the functions of the body. In this biology lesson plan, students explore the functioning of some body part and construct a "living doll" composed of the body parts discussed.
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Regulation - Human Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Students explore homeostasis within the nervous and endocrine system with this Smart Board activity. In this biology lesson plan, students will fill in the know and want to know sections of a KWL chart as a class using a...
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Signal Transmission in the Nervous System
Students determine the speed of nervous transmission in an integrated nervous system. Students understand the differences between signal transmission in a single neuron and in a nervous system. Students create a little group rapport.
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Skeletal System Crossword
In this biology instructional activity, learners answer 14 questions related to the skeletal system using an interactive crossword puzzle.
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The Skeletal System
In this biology worksheet, 9th graders label the different illustrations of movable joints. Then they describe the pivot, ball-and-socket, hinge, and gliding joints in detail. Students also list the five major functions of the skeletal...
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Making Connections: Exploring Our Brains through the Five Senses
Students identify structures of the brain, and neurons and analyze their functions. In this nervous system lesson students create drawings and models of anatomy.
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Utah Open Textbook: 7th Grade Science
Physical and biological factors affect everyday living. Scholars explore electromagnetic forces, motion, the rock cycle, and geological changes. They examine cells as the building blocks of life and how organisms reproduce using images...
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Nervous System
In this biology worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle related to the nervous system. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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River of Life
Students explore the composition and function of blood through a variety of media and hands-on experiences. This lesson is a very good introduction to blood and the circulatory system.
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Digestion and Nutrition
In this digestion worksheet, students will review a diagram showing the parts of the digestive system and the length of the intestines. Students will complete 3 short answer questions based on the diagram.