Seventh graders investigate the differences between native and non-native species. They answer different level questions using Bloom's Taxonomy. This is done creatively with the students playing a version of the game Jeopardy. Students...

Eighth graders explain the impact of exotic species to an ecosystem. For this environmental science lesson, 8th graders brainstorm ways to eliminate invasive species. They share their ideas in class.

In this animal grouping worksheet, students compare and contrast the characteristics of mammals, birds, and fish. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank questions in a graphic organizer.

In this classifying instructional activity, students observe a group of words, analyze their similar characteristics and then give them a classification. Groups of words include items such as vegetables, reptiles, landforms, conifer...

In this forensic science learning exercise, students examine and identify the fingerprint pattern of 12 fingerprint samples. They classify them as arch, whorl or loop.

In this lymphatic system worksheet, learners describe whether they think that the lymphatic system is well-adapted to carrying material through the body in comparison to the circulatory system. Then they design a lymphatic system for an...

In this weather worksheet, students read an excerpt describing the climate and extinction. Then they explain what the climate was like during the Age of Dinosaurs. Students also determine some factors that affected the climate during...

In this bacterial growth worksheet, students conduct an experiment on how temperature affects bacterial growth between a jar placed in the refrigerator and another in a warm place. They also describe what they would infer was the primary...

In this bacterial growth worksheet, 9th graders name and describe the three types of bacteria found. Then they label the figure of the bacterium by writing the correct term next to each number. Students also describe the difference...

For this science worksheet, students cut out pictures of 12 animals and paste them into the correct space on the Carroll diagram. Students classify animals as living in water or land and with or without legs.

Students compare and contrast the characteristics of the butterfly and the moth. Through classification, students observe the subtle differences in the moth and the butterfly. Students complete a worksheet classifying butterflies and...

Pupils discuss millipedes and centipedes in terms of their classification as arthropod. Using a diagram, students categorize and compare and contrast the characteristics of millipedes and centipedes based on their discussion of...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of natural selection and it relation to the theory of evolution. They create a definition for classification based upon looking at other subjects that are similar. The variation of species is...

Learners examine and analyze the skeletons of various bodies that could represent a cemetary. In groups, they identify a set of common characteristics in which the skeletons are grouped. To end the lesson, they answer questions related...

In this word search worksheet, students locate 20 vocabulary words related to physical anthropology. The word list includes allele, amino acids, and taxonomy.

In this biology worksheet, students read about arthropods and some of the different species that fit into this classification. They then answer 13 questions about what they just learned. The answers are on the last page of the packet.

In this animal worksheet, 3rd graders study the aspects of the different animal classifications of mammals vs. reptiles. Students cut out 8 animals and paste them on the chart in the correct category.

Students read about animal camouflage. In this animal adaptation lesson, students read short texts about ways in which animals hide or transform to escape their prey. Students explore animal classifications and determine ways to hide in...

Students study the differences between honey bee, bumble bee, paper wasp, and yellow jackets. In this insect classification lesson, students study posters of various bees and wasps. Students read the story Holly Honey Bee Story. Students...

Fifth graders look at the levels of the rain forest. In this rain forest instructional activity, 5th graders choose a rain forest animal and explain which of the four levels of the rain forest they think that animal lives in. They also...

In this Boy Scout Mammal Study merit badge instructional activity, students complete 5 pages of multiple step short answer questions associated with the characteristics of mammals in order to earn a merit badge. They list animal...

For this mollusks and annelids worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions on the types and classification of mollusks.

In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions on bird classification and characteristics.

Students study angiosperms and their classifications.  In this investigative lesson plan students compare the sexual reproduction of angiosperms and seed formations.