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SORTING ALL SORTS
Learners examine how the method of classification is used. In this sorting instructional activity students take a pre-test, classify organisms and complete a crossword puzzle.
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Classification of Organisms
In this classification instructional activity, students solve 3 classification riddles, complete 6 true and false questions, complete 4 sequences, and solve a riddle about the classification of an animal.
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Honey Bee Biology
Students review the basic parts of an insect and explore the anatomical characteristics of a honey bee. The second part of the lesson focuses on ways to identify a honey bee from other stinging insects.
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For Creative Minds: What Makes an Animal a Mammal?
Students read about categories of mammals and their features. Students then construct a marine animal, using given print outs in the lesson. Students then create adaptations for their mammal, using a web site reference for guidance.
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Scientific Classification
In this scientific classification worksheet, students read about classification and the questions scientists ask in order to classify, then read about features of different classifications of animals. Worksheet is informational, no...
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Diversity of Life
Students study Arthropods and their characteristics. In this organisms lesson students explore the success of Arthropods and answer questions.
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The Chordates
Students study the characteristics of organisms that are a part of the phylum Chordata. In this organisms lesson plan students identify mammals that are native to Saskatchewan.
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Techno Movie
Students explore storytelling by using video editing software. In this movie making lesson, students identify the uses of PowerPoint and create a story using a digital camera which takes stills or video. Students combine this footage...
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Birth, Growth and... Reproduction!
Students research the Arctic Hare and chart relevant information under month headings. They compare the information about the Arctic hare to other Arctic mammals.
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Diversity of Life
Students study fungi and its characteristics. In this fungi lesson students collect and observe fungi then answer questions on what they saw.
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Taxonomy
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 39 questions on taxonomy. They identify the different classification systems used in biology.
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Protist Crossword
In this protist worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.
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The Angiosperms
Students study angiosperms and their classifications. In this investigative lesson students compare the sexual reproduction of angiosperms and seed formations.
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Man's Best Friend
Students compare human and dog senses. In this biology instructional activity, students describe different ways that dogs help humans. They research and create a presentation about a modern dog hero.
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Taxonomy Project
Students act as a taxonomist and, given a certain situation, classify existing organisms.
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Investigating Animals in Water
Learners observe small animal activity. They identify local water animals and describe the habitats where water animals can be found. Students collect samples to observe in the classroom.
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Classification of Organisms
In this classification instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 17 clues about vocabulary pertaining to the classification of organisms.
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Classification of Organisms Crossword Answers
In this classification activity, students are provided with the answers to a crossword puzzle which has 17 clues pertaining to classification of organisms vocabulary.
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Poriferans and Cnidarians
Students study the major phyla of the animal kingdom. In this biology lesson unit, students identify their general characteristics. They define taxonomy terminologies.
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Plant Life
Seventh graders examine different categories of plant life and their roles as producers of food and oxygen for other organisms. They study the evolution of plants from simple organisms to very complex ones. They look at the different...
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Make Sense of Nature
Students participate in this program that heightens their awareness and curiosity of nature as well as their sense of adventure and exploring new surroundings. They identify and choose an object from nature after exploring it with other...
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Diversity of Life
Students study the classification of viruses and describe their structure. For this investigative lesson students complete an activity and answer questions about viruses.
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Where Have All the Glaciers Gone?
Students examine how climate change is affecting sea ice, vegetation and glaciers in the Arctic region.
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Bacterial Roles
Students study bacteria and the role it plays in the ecosystem. In this bacteria lesson students research the roles bacteria has and submit a chart.