Science Matters
Excretory System
Not a waste of time or energy! Introduce young scholars to one of the waste eliminating systems of the body in a hands-on lesson exploration. The 14th lesson in a 21-part series asks groups to build models of the excretory system...
Curated OER
Anatomy- Excretory System
Fourth graders explore, analyze and identify the structures and order the process of the excretory system through a model or a diagram. They assess the names and locations of the organs involved in the excretory process, as well as...
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It May Be Yucky, But Someone Has To Teach It. . .
Fourth graders study the names and parts of the excretory system in this hands-on activity. They use common items to make a model of the system.
Core Knowledge Foundation
The Human Body—Building Blocks and Nutrition Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology
A read-aloud anthology explores the human body. Over three weeks, second graders listen to and discuss texts related to the cells, tissue, organs, digestive system, excretory system, nutrients, and a balanced diet. Learners practice word...
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Kidney Filtering
Learners investigate how kidneys function. They discuss how a dialysis machine works, and conduct an experiment in which they filter different substances through a plastic window screen, various sizes of hardware cloth, and poultry...
Science Matters
Pre-Assessment: Transport Systems in Animals and Plants
How much do classes know about the transport systems in animals and plants? Find out with a ready-made pre-assessment! The assessment begins by asking individuals to recall related vocabulary and then progresses to questions about...
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Just Passing Through
Students examine the functions of the kidney and its place in the urinary system. They discuss how astronauts go the bathroom in space, examine labeled diagrams of the urinary system, and draw a large scale drawing of the excretory...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Systems of the Human Body
Students research systems of the human body. In this biology lesson plan, students read the book Yucky Story and identify the systems of the human body. Students create a Powerpoint presentation to demonstrate their knowledge of the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
As Large As Life. . . A Poster of a Human Body System
Learners explore the major systems and functions of the human body. In this anatomy lesson, students make life-size outlines of bodies, diagram body systems, and present their work to their classmates.
Tech Museum of Innovation
Human Body Exhibit
Explore human anatomy and physiology using models. Scholars study systems of the human body and design a display for a museum exhibit. To complete the activity, individuals create analogous models of their chosen human body systems.
Curated OER
Do You Have the Guts?
Seventh graders Name and locate the major internal organs of the human body and the frog. Students virtually dissect a frog and compare organs to the human organs. Students draw illustrations of their learnings.
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What a Waste!
Fourth graders explore the kidney, bladder, and function of the excretory (urinary) system.
Curated OER
Properties of Matter (Biomaterial Through Nanotechnology)
Students investigate friction between different surfaces. In this physics instructional activity, students research biomaterials that can reduce friction. They calculate efficiency using a mathematical formula.
Curated OER
Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Students use the internet to introduce themselves to the anatomy of a fetal pig. In pairs or individually, they work their way through a virtual dissection of a fetal pig while completing questions on a study guide. They also develop...