Students examine the genetics involved in the human genome. They brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages to this discovery. They research different experts opinion and write a case study which addresses an ethical dilemma.

In this evidence of evolution worksheet, students review notes given by referring to the Nelson Biology text, chapter 11/13. Students read the notes and the specified pages in the text.

Students are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Students discuss owl pellets and identify the...

Students explore the lives of bgeahvers. They identify the physical and behavioral adaptations that help beavers survive in their environment. Students compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic...

In this using your senses worksheet, learners read a 1 page article on senses and then connect 6 body parts to their actual senses by drawing a line from one to the other.

Third graders study sound waves and vibrations. They sing a silly round in three parts.

Students go outside and take a little barefoot walking trip. They talk to each other about their experiences on the trip to help them remember everything they can. They go on a walk for at least 15 minutes. Ask questions during the trip.

Students examine the epidemiologic triangle. For this disease lesson, students discuss infectious disease as they study how they spread and discover their families' experiences with them. Students research Internet sites to complete...

Students explore vocal anatomy. For this biology/music lesson, students first learn vocabulary associated with the voice and body. They then use straws, microphones and recorders to differentiate between high and low pitches and...

Students explore the five senses through hands-on and Internet activities.

In this music worksheet, students read an excerpt about African Music. Once completed, they respond to eight short answer questions related to the reading. Students also imagine that they are an African musician and suggest how they...

Informative article on the human ear. Describes the parts and function of the ear. Explains how the ear functions when listening to music.

A collection of several images explains how the ear makes us hear sound.

This site illustrates all of the parts of the human ear. The student may drag and drop labels to identify the correct parts of the ear.

Through this hands-on science activity, students make a model of the human ear as well as explore the parts of the ear and their roles in transferring sound.

Get all the information you need to know about human sound in this learning module. Module covers voice production, ear's part in hearing, resonances, and pitch.

Part of a larger site on the armonica, an instrument created by Ben Franklin. Introduce yourself to the human ear. This section looks at how sound is collected and transmitted and provides diagrams of the parts of the auditory pathway...

An interactive labeling exercise on parts of the human ear.

Illustration of the ear, with parts labeled.

An activity where students use peppers to explore reproductive potential and natural selection in part 1. In part 2, students look at traits such as dimples, tongue rolling, thumbs, ear lobes, and widow's peak to investigate individual...

The Fuller Brooch is the earliest known personification of the Five Senses. This splendid circular brooch is made from hammered sheet silver. The center part is decorated with five figures who represent the five human senses. In the...