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Enzymes and Catalysts
Students discuss the functioning of the digestive system and the specific enzymes present. They observe the action of amylase on starch to identify characteristics of enzymes then perform an experiment on the effects of temperature on...
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Nervous System and Senses
In this health activity, students complete the crossword puzzle based upon the theme of the nervous system and its interaction with the senses.
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White Fang
White Fang gets into the mind of a wild wolfdog as people domesticate him. The story tells of trials with violent animals and humans alike. White Fang captures readers' hearts as the pup separates from his family.
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Hierarchy Theory and Biotic Hierarchy
Pupils examine the hierarchy theory and biotic organization by playing a teacher-created card game matching groups of items, such as organelles, in suits of four. They discuss the reasons for their hierarchical organization of the biotic...
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The Brain
In this brain worksheet, students read about the brain, its four parts, and their functions, and answer comprehension questions. In this fill in the blank and true and false worksheet, students answer thirteen questions.
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The Animal Kingdom
In this animal kingdom activity, students read for information and determine comprehension. In this matching and fill in the blanks activity, students answer twelve questions.
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Handwriting Practice: I Have a Mouth
In this ESL and handwriting worksheet, students trace two examples of the sentence "I have a mouth." Students use the blank primary lines to practice writing this sentence and then color the pictures.
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Handwriting Practice: I Have Two Ears
In this ESL and handwriting worksheet, students trace two examples of the sentence "I have two ears." Students use the blank primary lines to practice writing this sentence and then color the pictures.
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The Digestive System
Fourth graders simulate how the digestive system works. In this hands-on simulation, 4th graders complete six group activities that help students visualize how our body breaks down food into nutrients.
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Seeing in 3D: Interpreting Two-Dimensional Diagrams of Three-Dimensional Objects
Students hone in on their skills at reading diagrams. In this dimensional lesson students collect information on the functions of organs then figure out how all the parts work together.
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The Five Senses - Barefoot Walking Trip
Students go outside and take a little barefoot walking trip. They talk to each other about their experiences on the trip to help them remember everything they can. They go on a walk for at least 15 minutes. Ask questions during the trip.
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The Skeletal System
Students identify bones off a skeleton during quizzes; assemble disarticulated skeletons; bird, frog and rat. They dissect frogs, remove the muscle tissue, and identify of bones.
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How Body Parts Work
In this body parts worksheet, students draw a smiley face if the sentence correctly states a fact about a body part. Students draw a sad face if the sentence is incorrect. Students look at the pictures and list 3 body parts that are...
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Body Parts
For this ESL worksheet, students draw a picture of a person and label a list of body parts. The list includes ankle, arm, back, chest, ear, elbow, eye, finger.
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The Nutrients Public Transportation System
Students investigate the human circulatory system by experimenting with hoses. In this human body lesson, students create a system of hoses simulating the circulatory system which they utilize to pass objects through....
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The Digestive System
Sixth graders use the Internet to examine the human digestive system. Using a diagram, they identify and explain the functions of each organ involved in the digestion process. They complete an online activity as well to end the...
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Three Dimensional Art of Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Young scholars, during this twelve week series of lessons, learn basic anatomy through life sketches of human skeletons and shells. They learn fundamentals of line and convey life through sketches learning science through art.
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Human Traces
Students create and construct human skeletons by rubbing casts of bone impressions on paper, and then label most important components of human skeleton.
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Comparing Human and Avian Skeletons
In this human and avian skeleton review worksheet, students read about both skeletal systems and respond to 10 fill in the blank and drawing questions.
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Our Sense of Taste
Students explore the relationship between the senses of taste and smell using a blindfold taste test. In partners, they taste different foods with their noses plugged and unplugged. They create a life size outline of the human body to...
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The Nervous System from A to Z
In this nervous system alphabet book worksheet, learners study 26 neuroscience terms as they read the 26 terms and their definitions in the glossary. Some of the terms included are: receptor, unipolar, white matter, axon, hemisphere,...
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Regulation - Human Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Students explore homeostasis within the nervous and endocrine system with this Smart Board activity. In this biology lesson plan, students will fill in the know and want to know sections of a KWL chart as a class using a...
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Practicial Healthcare: Vocabulary, Verbs and Frequency Adverbs
Students use correct vocabulary to identify parts of the human body. They practice using adverbs in healthcare related sentences. They put the correct tense of verbs into sentences as well.
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Levels of Organization
Young scholars read and complete a worksheet about the levels of organization of living things from cells to organ systems. They use a text book and the "Cells R Us" worksheet included to create a metaphor for each of the levels. They...