Lesson Plan
King County

Reproductive System

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
It's every health and science teacher's favorite subject to cover: the reproductive system. This comprehensive lesson introduces adolescents to the reproductive anatomy of men and women with the help of a series of diagrams,...
Lesson Plan
Missouri Department of Elementary

How Much Does Smoking Really Cost?

For Teachers 5th Standards
Following a brief survey about tobacco, scholars examine a fact sheet to answer questions about the substance. A practice page challenges the class to determine the cost of the habit using money math. Pupils discuss their findings...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Endocrine Review Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Starting with a diagram of the kidneys and urinary tract of the human, this sheet has questions about excretion, blood concentrations of hormones, gland feedback mechanisms and the effects of some hormones.
Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Connect the Neurons!

For Students 5th - 8th
Create a neuron frenzy as your pupils play the part of the neurons. An engaging lesson creates a human chain of neurons that pass cotton balls posing as neurotransmitters. Scholars learn about pre- and post-synapses as they complete...
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Curated OER

Fishy Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here's a lab that may make you rethink that morning cup of coffee. Biology scholars test the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine on the behavior of zebrafish through an intriguing experiment. Learners observe fish...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Bones of The Human Body

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are about the bones of the body and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Inside Story- Cells, Organs, and Systems of the Human Body

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the human body from cell level to the inter-relationships of the systems in this unit. Students practice study skills throughout the unit.
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Curated OER

Do You Have the Guts?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders Name and locate the major internal organs of the human body and the frog. Students virtually dissect a frog and compare organs to the human organs. Students draw illustrations of their learnings.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Take A Heart Hike

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the functions of different body systems. They conduct research about the major body systems to attain information. The teacher prepares the room for the instructional activity. Students walk and talk through each...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Connecting Body Parts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify body parts. In this human body lesson, students play a game in which they point to body parts called out by the teacher. Students draw, label, and assemble body parts made from construction paper. Students create...
Worksheet
Curated OER

All About Blood and the Heart (Human Body for Children)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this anatomy worksheet, students learn about the heart and it's characteristics. Students monitor their heartbeat in an experiment and then answer a series of questions about what they found.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Anatomy - How Do We Move?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover how blood moves around the body.  In this circulatory system instructional activity, 5th graders feel their pulse before and after exercise.  Students count their heart rate. Students use the scientific...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Body Systems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this body systems worksheet, high schoolers complete a concept map of the 9 body systems. They are given a word bank and some terms filled in to get them started. Students fill in 16 terms related to the systems.
Interactive
Curated OER

Circulatory System Crossword

For Students 8th - 12th
In this interactive crossword, students identify parts and function of the circulatory system. Hints and answers are available.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Breathe In, Breathe Out

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students 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. 
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Curated OER

Home: Where the Heart Is

For Teachers 5th - 12th
If you're looking for copious background information to support study of the human heart, here it is! You can find photos of hearts, and text about the development, structure, systems, and monitoring that support heart function. Also...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Human Body Systems 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Students 11th - 12th
In this biology word search learning exercise, students search for 2 terms related to human body systems. They check off 2 words that are shown in a word bank at the bottom of the page.
Interactive
Study Stack

Human Biology Crossword Puzzle

For Students 8th - 10th
In this online interactive human biology crossword puzzle instructional activity, learners use the 9 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Nervous System Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify features of the nervous system. They explore the needs of the human body by explaining the importance of good health in relationship to the body and explain the functions and care of the human body and its organs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Levers in the Body: They Are Not What You Might Think!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate lever systems in the human body and compare arm anatomy to model.  In this human levers instructional activity students graph and analyze their results.
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Rochester Institute of Technology

Artificial Lung and Diaphragm

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
She had a terribly busy day converting oxygen into carbon dioxide; now she just needs a moment to breathe. In the activity, scholars review the function of the respiratory system and discuss bioengineering's role in medicine/health and...
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Baylor College

Why Circulate?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Lub-dub, lub-dub. Why does the heart beat? Why does blood circulate throughout the body? Life scientists find out how important circulation is for dissolving and dispersing materials by timing how long it takes for food coloring spread...
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Baylor College

Heart and Lungs

For Teachers K - 6th
With a partner, youngsters measure their pulse and breathing rates, both at rest and after running in place for a minute. While this activity is not novel, the lesson plan includes a large-scale classroom graphing activity and other...
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Baylor College

What Is a Neuron?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Your class won't get on your nerves while doing this modeling activity! After teaching the structure and function of a neuron using the included diagrams, give individuals some clay and chenille stems so that they can make their own...