In this space radiation instructional activity, students read about the various types of radiation humans are exposed to. Students answer 5 questions based on the reading. They calculate the amount of energy gained when exposed to a...

Students participate in an experiment to understand how robotic systems can estimate distances.  In this robotic ranger lesson, students measure the the time it takes for and object to move back and forth.  Students will use a...

Young scholars research different areas of biotechnology. In this biology lesson, students create a presentation about their research. They debate the topic presented and share their views on the subject.

Students extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson, students research how chromatin form into chromosomes. They draw the stages and present their work in class.

Students predict traits of future offspring. In this biology lesson, students study karyotyping to predict genetic disorders. They research an assigned karyotype and present information about it.

Students create a fictional organism. In this biology lesson, students predict the traits of resulting offspring. They complete activity worksheet and discuss answers in class.

Students explain how offspring inherit traits from their parents. In this biology lesson plan, students investigate the genes for nicotine addiction using an interactive website. They construct a fictional pedigree using their chosen...

Students experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA.

Put a new twist on your collection of optical illusion activities. Affix the linked printable spiral to a drill, record player, or some other rotating tool. Have learners stare at the spinning disk for only 15 seconds and then look away....

In this prokaryote coloring activity activity, 7th graders read an informative passage about prokaryotes. Students answer questions about the passage and color the picture.

In this plant science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 48 questions. They identify the different parts of a plant.

Students identify the difference between eukaryote and prokaryotes and examine the structure of bacteria.  In this bacteria lesson students examine the different ways that bacteria are classified through an activity. 

In this biology instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 28 questions about fungi. They identify the different parts of a fungus.

Students examine the symbiotic relationship between fungus and plants.  In this ecosystem lesson students complete several mycorrhiza experiments.

In this plasma membrane instructional activity, students will explore how cells are able to maintain homeostasis and the function of the plasma membrane. This instructional activity has 6 fill in the blank and 7 true or false questions.

Sixth graders, in groups, learn the morphology and function of organelles within plant and animal cells.

In this biology lesson, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about viruses. They identify the different types of viruses and the diseases they bring.

In this botany worksheet, students read a 2 page article on botany, choose the multiple choice answer to 3 questions, determine if 3 statements are true of false and fill in the blanks in 5 facts about botany.

In this ionic compounds activity, students identify the number of electrons gained or lost in ions, they show that transfer of electrons in ionic compounds and they write balanced ionic compounds given ions. They answer 4 questions about...

Young scholars extract the DNA from a strawberry. In this DNA technology lesson, students describe what they think DNA looks like. They use a procedure to isolate and extract the DNA from a strawberry.

Students participate in a lab activity in which they extract DNA from a strawberry. After mashing the strawberry into an even, smooth puree inside a bag, they add extraction buffer and mix the strawberry with the buffer. They filter...

Students explore the names and qualities about members in the group. They each say their name and something about themselves. Students gather around in a circle. They listen to the teacher as he or she says the name of someone and throws...

In this chemistry of life worksheet, students will review key terms of plant cell structure and chemistry by reading 13 clues to complete the puzzle. Word bank is included.

Students examine the inheritance of ABO blood groups.  In this investigative lesson students perform a lab and show how natural selection can alter the gene frequencies in a population.