In this internal systems and regulation worksheet, students correctly decide if given statements are true or false. Students apply information learned about the circulatory system to the given statements to determine statements of truth...

Students explore whales and how they have adapted to survive in the ocean.  For this whale adaptations lesson students complete several activities that allow them to investigate animal adaptations.

First graders name the five senses, identify major body structures and organs and describe their basic functions. In this anatomy lesson, 1st graders learn about the basic structures and functions of the human body and how they relate to...

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...

Young scholars examine the effects of heat and humidity. For this weather lesson, students read a chart to determine the effects heat and humidity can have on the human body. This lesson includes an optional extension activity using a...

Students demonstrate how chemicals accumulate in fish fat. They study path ways of toxins in the fish's body and ways to prepare fish to avoid consuming the toxins. They examine U.S. and Canada regulations to protect the environment.

Students use existing knowledge of microbes, focusing on the relationship between microorganisms and foodborne illness, as well as the implications that foodborne illness has on human health.

Middle schoolers measure the size of an epithelial cell and to estimate the number of epithelial cells in a given area of the body. After watching a video on cells, student groups perform an experiment using a microscope to view some of...

Students examine the roles of the immune system in keeping the body healthy. They see how engineers contribute to this process by creating antibiotics, and vaccinations. They discuss how an astronauts' immune system may be suppressed...

Students discuss nutrition and how to make better choices with food. For this algebra and nutrition lesson, students discuss the way the body process food and the importance of nutrition for our cells. They discuss calories, fats and...

Students use a variety of creative writing tools within this assignment: poems on particular organ systems, write a short story and/or create a word graph. They are involved in a demonstration of lactic build up in the muscles, a...

In this lipid learning exercise, students answer questions about the structure and functions of lipids. They read about the three main lipids in the body including triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol and answer questions about...

Young scholars work in collaborative groups researching topics such as nutrition, the benefits of exercise on the body, dental and personal hygiene. They conduct interviews, create charts and posters, and report their results with a...

Students discuss the issue of celebritites who speak out for certain diseases. After reading an article, they consider a doctor's perspective on the use of celebrities. In groups, they research a common disease and design a public...

In this main group activity, students apply their knowledge of the organization of the periodic table to correctly answer 30 multiple choice questions. Students relate information about the properties of the different groups and their...

Students study the five major body system in this unit. They examine how to keep themselves healthy.

Fourth graders study the parts of the human circulatory system and how they function. They design a flow chart of the circulatory system and use data to construct charts and graphs.

Students work with a partner to brainstorm a list of as many human body parts as possible. Using that list, they circle any one of those that are bones. They are shown a model of the human skeleton and practice locating various bones. ...

Learners explore the brain. In this science instructional activity, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Learners design a container that would protect the brain from injury....

In this sound, heat, and light worksheet, students fill in a KWL chart for what they know, what they want to know, and what they learned about sound, heat, and light. Students complete 3 sections in the graphic organizer.

In this vertebrate skeleton activity, students will read a paragraph about the function of bones, muscles, and skin. Then students will complete 6 short answer questions.

Students identify the different parts of the circulatory system and their function. They work together to create their own model of the system and use it to determine the rate of blood flow. They answer questions related to their model.

Students identify the parts and function of a neuron. They explain and illustrate the levels and functions of the nervous system including neurons and the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems. They analyze and diagram the Lobes and...

Students explore the various global climates and apply cultural adaptations of the peoples in various zones due to climate.