First graders explore biology by viewing PowerPoint presentations in class. In this plant life instructional activity, 1st graders identify the life cycle of a plant and how to properly plant a seed outside. Students view a movie about...

First graders explore biology by identifying plant anatomy in class. In this botany lesson, 1st graders read the book The Little Red Hen and identify the methods used in order to grow successful plants. Students discuss other ways people...

First graders investigate the origins of vegetables. In this Science lesson, 1st graders identify where fruits and vegetables come from. Students describe how people utilize plants.

Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Arthur's Baby, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...

Learners examine why some freshwater populations of stickleback fish.  In this macroevolution lesson students read a study packet then answer questions. 

Students determine their inherited characteristics from their parents. In this biology lesson, students study the life of Mendel using an interactive website. They differentiate dominant and recessive characteristics.

High schoolers assess some common inherited traits which are easily observable and note their phenotype for the trait. Students compare their phenotypes to those of their parents and attempt to describe the pattern and manor of inheritance.

First graders investigate how seeds are moved and how plants grow.  In this plant growth lesson, 1st graders listen to stories, play a game, and view a PowerPoint about plant growth. Students examine various seeds and recognize how...

High schoolers explore DNA, genes, chromosomes and the chemicals that make up DNA. They research Internet resources to develop their knowledge of DNA. They conduct an experiment to separate DNA from peas and create a poster that they...

In this lesson students create imaginary creatures, called "Reebops," to explore the relationships between genes and inherited traits. Using Reebops as a model, students learn how hereditary information is passed from one generation to...

In this activity, you will use an alien model to demonstrate how genes or physical traits are passed on from parents to their offspring.

Using chromosome and gene models, learners play the roles of two parents in this genetics simulation. The object is to create four offspring and determine their genotypes and phenotypes, and determine the probability of having offspring...