In this nature activity, students complete the sentences about nature by choosing the correct words. Students complete 11 sentences total.

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.

Sixth graders will simulate the spread of a virus such as HIV through a population by "sharing" (but not drinking) the water in a plastic cup with several classmates. Although invisible, the water in a few of the cups will already be...

Students are introduced to DNA microarrays. They discuss how scientists and doctors use them and how they work. They complete a worksheet and discuss their findings.

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, 7th graders read the definitions that relate to the protista kingdom and then complete the crossword puzzle.

Young scholars will categorize foods according to their components and energy content.1. Design a large bulletin board with sections for carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 2. Ask students to bring labels and packages of different food...

In this lipids worksheet, students review the different types of lipids and how lipids are used by the body. This worksheet has 3 drawings and 27 fill in the blank statements.

Seventh graders discuss traits, traits that are inherited and how genes and chromosomes carry the code for traits. They research genetic disorders and their link to chromosome abnormalites and write a report on their findings. which...

College-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...

Learn about the many ways cell communication can be disrupted, and how this problem sometimes results in disease.

Lysosomes are found in both plant and animal cells. The structure and functions of this cell organelle are described here, with note made of the diseases that can be caused by defective lysosomes.

After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human lymphatic system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

Learn about gram staining and the characteristics of gram-negative bacteria. A discussion of cell wall structure is accompanied by a labeled illustration. Includes a list of examples of gram-negative bacteria organized by subgroup....

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial covers the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic as a vehicle to look at viruses and disease, as well as the use of modern biological tools to improve human health....

Information on the dietary and nutritional significance of selenium from an authoritative source.