Pupils investigate where the blood in our hearts travels by observing a diagram in class.  In this cardiovascular instructional activity, students examine their own heart by checking their pulse in class.  Pupils investigate a...

In this human heart learning exercise, students read a short passage about the human heart and study a diagram. Students then fill in the blanks to complete the 8 questions about the human heart.

Fifth graders examine how a red blood cell travels throughout the body. Using a model, they follow the flow of blood throughout the entire body. They identify the functions of the lungs and discuss the difference of the blood entering...

Learners identify the main parts of the body that are affected by using marijuana.

Young scholars study the respiratory system, the lungs and air.  In this respiratory lesson students describe technologies that engineers have found that improve the health of the respiratory system. 

Students identify the parts of the respiratory system and how they interact. They define vocabulary words and draw an outline of themselves and label the parts of the respiratory system. They distinguish between healthy and unhealthy...

In this arthropods worksheet, students will review arthropod exoskeletons, jointed appendages, molting, and types of respiratory structures. Students will also review arthropod senses, body systems, and reproduction. This worksheet has 6...

High schoolers examine the effects of radon on their breathing. They review the anatomy of the respiratory system before completeing this lesson. They also complete equations to show how carbon dioxide forms in their body.

In this grammar worksheet, students combine seventeen sets of basic sentences into compound and complex sentences using commas where needed.

Students study toxins. In this biology lesson plan, students identify toxins contained within household products and determine specific affects that toxins may have on the human body.

In this ESL "medical English" worksheet, students choose the right part of the body shown in pictures and choose the correct "diagnosis" for patients shown in pictures, 

Young scientists are introduced to the connections among cells, tissues, organs, and systems in a life science reading comprehension worksheet that asks them to respond to a series of questions based on the passage.

Oncology presents multiple opportunities for research and the collaboration of many different types of scientists. Scholars divide into groups and research the history of mass spectrometry, polarity/non-polarity,...

Insects are like little aliens living all around us. Explore fun and interesting insect facts by having the class read a short informational paragraph. The paragraph focuses on how we are similar and different to insects and includes...

Even if they hate exercise, this lesson could be a great way to practice writing and answering questions for your ELD pupils. First, a tape-script about exercise (which could be read aloud by the teacher) provides them with information...

In this anatomy worksheet, students read a passage about the different parts of the human body. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.

Students explore pressure in our atmosphere. They examine the relationship between pressure and depth. Students construct an experimental apparatus and take measurements. Students evaluate the impact of pressure on the lungs.

In this biology worksheet, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.

Students explore vocal anatomy. In 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 engage in an experiment that tests how much air we breathe in and out during the respiration process. In this respiration lesson plan, students blow a typical breath's amount of air into a balloon. They use a ruler to measure...

In this biology activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 24 questions about different types of amphibians and functions of their body parts.

In this circulatory system worksheet, students use an internet program to observe the circulatory system and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 21 short answer questions.

Young scholars construct an 'edible' map of the respiratory system using different foods. They follow along with the teacher and place foods on their map to symbolize the different parts (licorice to represent the trachea). They eat...

Students brainstorm with group partners to decide upon a chemical they would like to test, and outline a procedure for their investigation. They then present in groups their ideas to the rest of the class as well as the chemical they...