In this analyzing sentences worksheet, 4th graders identify purpose, combining, types, and grammar. Students answer 10 questions.

Students research writings on "the book of life." Students research the human genome project. Students discover the issues of nature versus nurture are still hashed over in the scientific community.

Fifth graders explore heredity and observable traits through experimentation. They view several different types of corn and record their observation of physical traits on a class chart. They create a corn necklace by sprouting dried...

In this psychology review worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on human motivation, homosexuality and Maslow's Theory.

Students explore how variation is affected by the environment. They explain ways in which variation can be altered by the environment. Students investigate the effects of sunlight on skin.

Learners write their story in first person as a non-fiction story, or they can write the story in third person as a fictional story and use different characters. They can choose an idea from one of the story starters provided.

Students engage in a lesson plan that is about the DNA molecule and focuses upon the sequencing of proteins to identify individuals. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then complete the activities included in the 3...

In this biology instructional activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms found in a biology lesson. There are 39 biology terms located in the word search.

In this biology worksheet, 9th graders identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to ninth grade biology. There are 48 biology terms located in the word search.

Pupils identify inherited traits. In this genetics lesson, students participate in a discussion about traits and use a checklist to identify inherited traits. Pupils complete a hand-out.

Sixth graders complete an experiment to learn about hereditary traits. In this hereditary traits lesson, 6th graders discuss similarities and differences in corn and complete charts for their discussion. Students then use a dent corn and...

In this sentence completion activity, 5th graders read the sentences and select the best word or words to complete the 12 sentences.

In this complete the sentence worksheet, students decide which 2 words best fit into the 2 blanks in the sentence. Students complete 10 sentences.

Students organize and stage a town meeting. They write a set of discussion guidelines and participate in a political discussion.

Pupils research all the ways people seek their soulmates. The question if opposites attract or those with similar attractions is studied in depth. Compile all the many steps a scientist must often take to answer what looks like a simple...

This lesson encourages students to explore the phenomenon of identical twins, with emphasis on behavioral as well as genetic aspects. Teachers will appreciate extension activities, suggested readings, and links in addition to lesson plan...

The Better Health Channel of Victoria, Australia, offers information on twins. Factors that increase the odds of having twins, how different types of twins originate, possible birthing complications, and zygosity testing are covered.

If you had an identical twin would you have the same set of fingerprints? Site uncovers the answer by researching the science behind fingerprints.

Here's a conundrum: Identical twins originate from the same DNA - so how can they turn out so different? Carlos Guerrero-Bosagna explains that while nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it, a deeper, related answer can be found...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about identical twins Maggie and Samantha and how they are similar but also very different. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Twin studies track how similar identical and fraternal twins are on various characteristics, even if they don't grow up together. Correlation lets researchers put a number on it. Scroll down the page to find comprehensive student and...

Inseparable twin brothers Josh and JB love basketball, but changes in their lives begin to pull them apart. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "The Crossover" by Kwanme Alexander. [Free account registration required...

Videos, interactive activities, and articles explaining the influences that cause parts of the genome to be turned on and off. Learn how nutrition, behavior, stress and other factors determine gene expression.

Wide Angle video tells the story of two identical twins, one of whom was classified as white and the other as black, highlighting the difficulty in defining race in Brazilian society. [2:53]