Students make predictions about the success rate for treatment of addiction compared with treatment for other chronic diseases. They evaluate case studies of individuals with different diseases to compare and contrast how the diseases...

Students study the genetic disorder Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) by viewing the film "Lorenzo's Oil". They complete a summary of the movie and answer questions while viewing the movie. Extensions activities also included.

Students participate in a layered curriculum designed lesson in order to study the cardiovascular system of the human body. The assessments and activities are student centered.

Students use the web to explain how the bones serve as protection for organs in the body and recognize some of the bone structure that protect certain organs. They comprehend the different structure and functions of support tissue...

Second graders read the story Anansi Goes to Lunch and complete language arts activities connected to the story. In this language arts lesson plan, 2nd graders complete activities including discussion, reading, writing, drawing, and role...

Second graders complete a unit of lessons on the body systems. They watch the video, Magic Schoolbus Inside the Human Body, trace their bodies and construct the systems on the tracing, simulate the digestive system, and participate in...

Students study ADHD and how prescription drugs can help.  In this behavior therapy and drug abuse lesson students read articles and complete a worksheet. 

Students study the stages of moral development. In this psychology instructional activity, students explore Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development as they read, respond to, and evaluate a moral development scenario.

Sixth graders investigate peer pressure, gangs, drinking, and using drugs. In small groups, they conduct research, develop, edit, and write a three-minute script, and perform the script for the class.

Students study squid including what family they are in.  In this exploratory instructional activity students view a video, answer questions and complete an activity on squid. 

Students explore the use of stimulants; in particular, amphetamines and cocaine. They also examine crack, which is a methamphetamine that is made in a laboratory and used as an inexpensive substitute for cocaine.

Fourth graders describe how health behaviors affect body systems, and describe the basic function of major body systems.

Second graders identify the major organs of the body and their primary function, identify major systems of the body, and describe behaviors that protect the body structure and organs.

Students take a walk outside and use their sense of sight to discover things in their world. They record their observations and compare their observations with those of their classmates.

Everyone wants to be part of a royal family. Let your pupils experience the privilege of royalty by rewriting the story The Frog Prince from the point of view of the princess. While the story line remains the same, perspective is bound...

Ninth graders research the effects of methamphetamines on the human body. They create a poster showing their campaign to prevent its use.

Students discuss items they may have wanted to bring to school, but were not allowed to. (Example: Blanket). Their responses are listed on chart paper. They listen to the teacher read "Owen" by Kevin Henkes. Students discuss appropriate...

Students study the characteristics of organisms that are a part of the phylum Chordata.  In this organisms lesson students identify mammals that are native to Saskatchewan.

For this biology worksheet, students complete a five question on-line interactive multiple choice quiz about animal biology. This quiz has more advanced material.

Video explores diagnosing a zombie by relating its symptoms to various human brain and behavior disorders. [3:44] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

This is a link to a book posted on the internet which discusses many different drugs and their effects on the brain. Also provides some discussion on the influences of different drugs and neurotransmitters in reference to different brain...

An extensive glossary list of topics related to studies of the brain and behavior.

Test your speed in this game reviewing brain and behavior terms and concepts.

Learn about the intelligence of birds. There are many examples to illustrate communication, use of tools, and general resourcefulness that many birds show.