Young scholars experiment with chromatography as a technique which is similar to electrophoresis that scientists use to identify DNA samples.

Fourth graders control variables to determine the effect on plant growth. They collect information by observing and measuring and construct simple graphs, tables, maps and charts to organize, examine and evaluate information.

Learners study fungi and its parts.  In this exploring fungi lesson students fill out a worksheet that includes a diagram of fungi and questions. 

Seventh graders complete two experiments to learn about harmful and helpful microorganisms. In this microorganisms lesson plan, 7th graders read background information about fungi, yeast, and club fungi. Students then complete two...

Fifth graders build and experiment with electric circuits using easily available materials. They hypothesize what may happen if a part is changed.

Students are given a history of electricity and its development into the modern age lifeline upon which we so depend. The methods of power generation are introduced, and further discussion of each technology's pros and cons follows. ...

In this science worksheet, middle schoolers select twenty-five scientists from the list to fill in their bingo card. Then they match each of the scientists listed to their correct description strip.

In this science worksheet, students use the key code on the right to unscramble each of the scientists. They also match each of the scientists found to their correct description.

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.

In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the clues that relate to diffusion and osmosis. Students then complete the 20 question crossword using the given clues.

In this senses activity, students use a text book to complete 34 fill in the blank statements about the structures and functions associated with the 5 senses.

In this elements instructional activity, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.

In this reactions worksheet, students describe combustion as either exothermal or endothermal. Students balance reactions and label the types of reactions. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 2 short answer, and 10 problem solving...

Pupils research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental health impacts of mining and burning coal. They discuss conservation of mass as it relates to combustion of organic compounds.

Students examine a cross section of a tree. They discuss what the rings mean and how they can tell its age. They complete a worksheet to end the activity.

Students explore the role, functions, and conditions in which lactic acid is produced. They share ideas to complete a KWL on the vocabulary for the instructional activity then research these ideas futher on the internet using a set of...

In this history of life worksheet, students review 4 vocabulary words associated with the beginnings of life. Students place these terms into a crossword puzzle and then complete 2 fill in the blank questions.

In this literacy learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the concepts that are the theme of the word search. New vocabulary is the focus of the puzzle.

In this oxidation numbers learning exercise, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This learning exercise has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12...

Young scholars review vegetables and their nutrient values and production. In this vegetable production worksheet, students read information about the nutrients in vegetables and how they are grown. Young scholars participate in a game...

An excerpt from the eBook, "Essentials of Cell Biology, Unit 1.2." Text and illustrations allow for deeper understanding of cells.

The materials on this page were prepared by a high school teacher for a Biology class. This section supports a unit on cell energy and includes course readings, lab notes, PowerPoints and diagrams.

In this interactive activity adapted from the Exploratorium, students will explore how our cells harvest energy from food.

A series of animated illustrations show how a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell works. PEM fuel cells are the most common type used in flex-fuel vehicles.