In this science worksheet, students look at the large color photographs and read simple captions which show the life cycle of a butterfly.

Students discover the ocean life of the San Francisco Bay. In this ocean lesson, students take a Discovery Voyage of the Bay ecosystem through the Marine Science Institute. Also available are inland voyages, ocean labs, and tidepool...

Students observe microbial growth in the lab. In this biology lesson, students determine the conditions suitable for bacterial growth. They explain the methods of sterilization and bioburden testing.

Pupils use books and an art activity to study the stages of a frog's life cycle. After listening to a book about frogs, students engage in a fun art activity. When finished, pupils work is displayed as a pond on the bulletin board.

Students compare the marine habitats of Maine and the Caribbean using temperature, tides, ocean currents, latitude and longitude. In this marine ecosystems instructional activity, students analyze maps to complete graphic organizers that...

Students illustrate a life cycle. In this butterfly lesson, students watch the video The Very Hungry Caterpillar and discuss the life cycle of a butterfly. Students illustrate the stages.

Students investigate the life cycle of butterflies. In this butterfly instructional activity, students record the life cycle of a butterfly using digital cameras. Students make digital books or slide shows at the end of the project.

Learners identify and explain the parts of a flower and their role in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed dispersal and germination using the Internet. Students will also study and discuss the key points and...

Students develop a working vocabulary of terms related to the life cycle. In small groups, students play the life cycle's game which consists of matching and defining vocabulary. Directions for creating the game board are included with...

Students read books about animals and describe their structures, how they grow and change, and their life cycles. In this animals lesson plan, students also make animals out of pasta.

Twelfth graders read a variety of science fiction short stories. Using the text, they identify the components that make it science fiction and a well written piece of literature. They record their observations and share them with the...

Students discuss works of science fiction that they read, highlight aspects that made each a part of science fiction genre, identify formal literary elements, and discuss ways each can be developed through science fiction.

Students design a research project about a Marine Protected Area they chose. In this marine biology instructional activity, students gather fish count and catch data then graph them. They create an information poster about their findings.

Sixth graders explore the various forms of ocean life. They research a creature that lives in the ocean. Students use their research information to create a series of HyperStudio stacks about their sea creature.

Students consider the concept of ocean pollution. In this ocean lesson, students participate in a hands-on demonstration in order to replicate an oil spill and its effects on marine life.

Students examine plant systems. In this life science lesson, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.

Students investigate the basic needs of organisms that must be met in order to carry out life processes. They view a variety of organism that are meeting and competing for resources. Students create an Idea Web for the animals shown....

Students examine structural features.  In this life science lesson plan students complete an activity and quantify the impact of various modifications. 

Young scholars study the concepts of "variety" and "relative abundance" as they relate to biological diversity.  In this life science instructional activity students calculate numbers that describe the biological diversity in...

Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket.  In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory.  Students observe live...

Students listen while teacher reads The Mountain Who Loved a Bird, then answer questions about the mountain habitat as described in the story. For this life science lesson, students watch as teacher models creating a bird house, then...

Students investigate the aging brain and its relationship to the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. They need to have prior knowledge of brain and nervous system anatomy in order to participate in this lesson. Students compare an aging...

Students examine the life cycle of plants. In this plants instructional activity, students identify the various stages of plants and their parts. Students compare the life cycle of a plant with that of an animal. Activities suggested can...

Students study the diversity of marine life and their habitats.  In this aquatic ecosystems lesson students complete a lab activity and experiment.