Students discuss what they know about coral reefs and are introduced to the importance of preserving coral reefs. In this coral reef lesson, students make connections between coral ecology in the classroom and in the real environment...

Tenth graders work on a project about cellular biology and genetics. In this biology lesson, 10th graders research about the assigned human body system and genetic disorders that affect it. They create a multimedia presentation and...

Seventh graders study the parts of a light microscope, and its proper use. They identify each part and explain why it is important to know how to use this tool. They practice observing newsprint on a wet mount slide.

For this plants worksheet, students compare and contrast vascular and non-vascular plants. Students learn the structure and function of the 3 types of plant tissues: dermal, ground, and vascular tissue. This worksheet has 27 fill in the...

Third graders experiment with common grass and cellular division.

In this literacy learning exercise, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.

In this development worksheet, high schoolers compare the characteristics of mitosis and meiosis. Students review the male and female reproductive organs and their functions. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 6 short answer, and 16...

Students describe the characteristics of algae. In this biology lesson, students perform a series of experiment to explore algae. They investigate the basic things algae need to survive.

In this fungus non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 3 page selection that describes the characteristics and life of fungi. They answer 10 questions based on the reading which include true or false, multiple...

In this animal classification activity, students will review the characteristics used in classifying animals including the development of animals. Students will compare the endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm. This activity has 4 short...

Students explore mold, the different types and the health risks that they pose.  In this mycelium lesson plan students grow different molds and see which type of foods mold the fastest. 

Tenth graders are introduced to the cell and some of its parts. Through the use of video, 10th graders see animal and plants cells and their parts. They learn terms used to explain the cell.

Students create simple 2D concept driven visualizations of cells and cell organelles and organize them into an effective presentation.

Students explore the structure of a plant cell. They carefully peel a single layer of onion skin from a slice of onion and stain it with methylene blue to observe the structures inside. They use a Digiscope connected to a computer to...

In this classification worksheet, students complete a chart listing the characteristics of each of six kingdoms. They write definitions for three terms.

In this science of biology worksheet, students will review the concepts relating to biology including the characteristics of living things, the process of reproduction, adaptations, and evolution. This worksheet has 5 short answer, 3...

In this protist learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.

Students explore basic bacteriological techniques. They investigate cell to cell communication and become aware of the environmental and evolutionary implications of this communication.

Article explaining what organisms are, their cellular foundation, and how they get their energy and nutrition. (Published: May 26, 2010)

Learn about the transition from unicellular to multicellular organisms. Includes related sources.

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[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The evolution of eukaryotic cells and multicellular organisms.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how cells are organized in living things and explains the origin and significance of multicellular organisms.

Describes the characteristics of unicellular and multicellular organisms and gives examples for each.