Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biology - Virus Modeling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research one of the many types of viruses. They create a 3-D model of the virus they researched with graphics software.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seashell Homes

For Teachers K - 4th
Pupils listen to a story about seashells. They discuss shelled animals. Learners describe the function of seashell. Pupils relate the function of a seashell to their own dwelling. They differentiate between shelled animals that make...
Worksheet
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Anatomy Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, high schoolers examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
Lesson Plan
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Nature's Recycling Program

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars identify what materials make up compost. In this science of recycling activity, students explain the benefits of composting determine how compost is a good plant fertilizer.
Lesson Plan
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Lesson 2: the Cell Cycle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson, students explain the different stages of the cell cycle. They calculate the number of new cells produced.
Lesson Plan
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Lab Report Template

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a paragraph (complete sentences) which explains what they did in the lab.
Lesson Plan
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The Internal Anatomy of the Grasshopper

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the internal organs of grasshoppers. They determine the function of the organs through a dissection activity.
Lesson Plan
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Not By the Naked Eye

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how germs are microorganisms that cause diseases.
Lesson Plan
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Species Distribution Project

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore how to classify new species.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Zebra, Zebra Where Are Your Stripes?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students observe the embryological development in the zebrafish. Developmental hierarchy from three germ layers is studied in depth. Research is validated on the body plan of the embryo.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Web of Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a game in which they discover the balance of life in the ocean. They identify different organisms that rely on different types of food. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Compound Microscope: Basics, Functionality, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a compound microscope is, the different parts, how it works, and what it is used for.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Study of the Microscope and Its Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Uses illustrations with labels to complement a detailed examination of the parts and functions of a light microscope and an electron microscope.
Interactive
Other

University of Delaware: Virtual Compound Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual microscope is ideal for learning how to properly use a microscope. Users can turn knobs and dials, throw switches, move levers, change lenses, select a specimen, and adjust oculars. Watch the seven minute video for an...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Comparing the Simple Structure of Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use guided scientific observation using a collection of models, visual material, and microscope slides to identify cell organelles. Then they demonstrate their understanding of the parts/characteristics of cells by identifying...
eBook
Other

Southern Microscope Service's Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pages explaining how microscopes work, the parts of a microscopes, the techniques of using a microscope, and other useful information.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Imaging Dna Structure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the latest imaging methods used to visualize molecular structures and the method of electrophoresis that is used to identify and compare genetic code (DNA). Students should already have basic knowledge of...