Add a handy reference sheet about fish anatomy and functioning to your learners' biology or animal notebooks. Though this resource doesn't provide any practice, it makes a useful addition to any study of anatomy, biology, species, fish,...

It is only six short slides, but an acceptable outline of the integumentary system. General facts about the system, layers, sublayers, and functions are listed as bullet-points. What would make this presentation more engaging for your...

Fourth graders describe how health behaviors affect body systems, and describe the basic function of major body systems.

Third graders explore the basic structures and functions of the human body and how they relate to personal health.

Fifth graders identify and describe the functions of the major body systems. They discover how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and exercise. They answer comprehension questions to end the instructional activity.

Third graders describe and identify the parts of the skeleton and how they support the body. They observe two chicken bones that have been soaked in vinegar for 5 - 7 days. They observe the bone's appearance after it has been removed...

Young scholars design bionic organs or limbs. In this medical technology lesson, students view a video about artificial organs and prosthetic limbs. They research the medical technology behind these advances and work to design a organ or...

In this endocrine system worksheet, students review the structure and function of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. This worksheet has 20 fill in the blank statements.

In this connective tissue worksheet, students are given a diagram of connective tissue and they color the major components of the tissue a particular color. They match each structure in the diagram to its function.

In this disease activity, students will review the organs associated with the immune system including their specific functions. This activity has 10 matching, 8 true or false, and 5 short answer questions.

Students are introduced to a variety of sculpting techniques: rolling, pinching and scoring. They practice utilizing additive and subtractive processes in making simple sculptural forms to depict bugs. Each student also interprets...

Second graders identify the major organs of the body and their primary function, identify major systems of the body, and describe behaviors that protect the body structure and organs.

Students compare sedentary lifestyles to active lifestyles. For this health lesson, students discuss the implications of different kinds of lifestyles, complete a worksheet, then participate in a physical activity.

High schoolers are introduced to the characteristics of fats and their function in the body. In groups, they make a reduced fat recipe of chicken fingers and discuss other ways to reduce fat in their diet. To end the lesson, they...

In this human tissue learning exercise, students read about the 4 different tissue types in the body. Students read 4 pages about the types.

Students listen to a lecture on broken bones. They review the proper first aid techniques and practice setting splints on one another. They observe X-rays and animal bones.

For this infectious disease defense worksheet, students will review the immune system including acquired, antibody, and cellular immunity. Students will then compare passive and active immunity to infectious diseases. This worksheet has...

Learn the structure and function of the blood vessels of the human cardiovascular system.

This lesson will classify the various types of blood vessels depending on their structure and function.

The Merck Manual describes the human heart and shows how the heart pumps blood. Includes interactive 3D models.

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

Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.

Students are introduced to the circulatory system with an emphasis on the blood clotting process, including coagulation and the formation and degradation of polymers through their underlying atomic properties. They learn about the...

The mechanics of lung function are explained. Numerous definitions and examples are provided including Poiseuille's Law, blood flow, ventilation, and fluid mechanical properties.