Students model the plasticity of neural pathways for memory in the brain. They simulate the cell activity according to dots on cards that they are given. They complete various simulations of different cell combinations.

In this science worksheet, students select twenty-five scientists from the list to fill in their bingo card. Then they match each of the scientists listed to their correct description strip.

Eighth graders discuss the four major cycles of matter. In this general science lesson plan, 8th graders decide which of the four is the most important. They share their opinion in class.

Students practice using paddles to hit objects. In this striking skills lesson, students use wooden paddles to round up balloon farm animals without touching the balloons with their hands.

A learning module complete with a video, detailed power point presentation identifying and detailing the functions of tissues and cells, and a quiz to measure understanding of how micro-organs work.

This module focuses on cell structure and how the organelles function together to form the smallest unit of life. The cell theory is also discussed along with the basics features of the cell. Site also includes an interactive practice...

This tutorial looks at the anatomy of the eye and how the sense of sight works. This is the first part of a learning module. Subsequent sections cover how images are formed and detected, the concept of accommodation where the eye adjusts...

Students learn about the form and function of the human heart through the dissection of sheep hearts. They learn about the different parts of the heart and are able to identify the anatomical structures and compare them to the all of the...

Learn the basics of peptide bonds and how different amino acids combine to form different proteins. Also discussed is the difference in function and structure of proteins.

This lesson focuses on DNA including it's structure,components,and how it goes together to form genomes. It also provides to links to a video and a test.

Explains how chloroplasts evolved into their present form, how photosynthesis takes place in them, where they are found in plants, physical characteristics, and other functions they perform.

What are the major roles in literature circles? Check out this site to learn more about the individual roles needed to form a literature circle. Includes links to various reading handouts and lessons.

Are nature's complex forms evidence of "intelligent design"? In this Evolution essay, biologist Kenneth Miller explains how the processes of evolution account for complex structures such as the human eye.

A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.

In story form, this complete site examines what DNA is, the structure of DNA, genes, and replication. For clarity purposes, the text is supplemented with drawings.

In story form, this site examines the similarities and differences among bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells. Drawings supplement the text for clarity purposes.

If the amine and carboxylic acid functional groups in amino acids join together to form amide bonds, a chain of amino acid units, called a peptide, is formed. A simple tetrapeptide structure is shown in the following diagram. By...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate the general structures of the simple sugars, glucose and fructose, and find out how two simple sugars can be linked to form a disaccharide. They...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This activity covers the structure and function of carbohydrates. Students will learn about the different types of complex carbohydrates and how they are formed.

Describes how sperm cells are formed through the process of spermatogenesis and some factors that can negatively affect sperm formation.

This site from The Internet TESL Journal is developed for students for whom English is a Second Language (ESL). This is packed full of helpful quizzes covering all aspects of English grammar, from articles to sentence structure to word...

How can you get started with literature circles in your classroom? This site provides information on every aspect of developing your own literature circle instruction.