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Human Body Quest

For Students 6th - 8th
For this biology worksheet, students describe and name their organ system selected and its major functions. Then they create a diagram of their body system with the major parts and organs labeled. Students also write facts about their...
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Beams and Bones

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn how parts of the human body interact and how bones and muscles work together.
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EXPLORING OUR HUMAN BODIES

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe and investigate the human skeletal and muscle systems. They become aware of the versatility of movement as well as gain experience through the use of diagrams and hands on activities. An extensive vocabulary is covered...
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Human Body Quiz

For Students 6th - 11th
In this human body worksheet, students complete short answer questions about the organs in the body and their functions. Students complete 20 questions.
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The Strength of the Muscular System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the strength of the muscular system. They explore voluntary and involuntary muscle movement and discuss the types of muscles: cardiac or heart, skeletal, and smooth. They visit stations to answer questions...
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Joe the GI Tract

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this digestive system activity, students label the different parts of the digestive system on the body given. Students complete 4 labels total.
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Unraveling the Puzzle of the Human Brain

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore multiple intelligences in each lobe of the brain.
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Body Parts, Systems & Functions

For Students 4th - 12th
In this body parts worksheet, students match words to definitions, categorize organs into systems, name functions of organs, and more. Students complete 5 activities.
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Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are able to write a paragraph describing each system based on the information retrieved in class. They trace a route from Holly Springs, MS to Greenwood using the maps that they were given. Students discuss the role of...
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Making Connections: Exploring Our Brains through the Five Senses

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify structures of the brain, and neurons and analyze their functions.  For this nervous system lesson students create drawings and models of anatomy.
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Digestive System (Online Interactive)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this digestive system worksheet, students read a 7 paragraph text to learn the functions of the digestive system. Students then answer 10 multiple choice questions. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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The Magic School Bus For Lunch

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students explore the mouth, where digestion begins.
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Nervous System Introductory Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this nervous system activity, students answer thirty short answer questions about the structures and functions of the nervous system and its subsystems.
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What Does The Heart Do?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the relationship between the heart and circulation. In this circulatory system lesson, students read the "What Am I?" article about the heart and discuss. Students draw a heart and lungs, discover how blood is pumped...
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Digestive System Analogies--A Group Activity

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the human digestive system in order for the students to relate common kitchen items to the function of specific digestive organs. They list major organs on one side and find the item or appliance most analogous to the...
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A Walk Through the Gut

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain what happens to food as it passes through the digestive system. They have a 3x5 index card representing food, which he / she carries to stations around the room. Each station represents one of the organs of the digestive...
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Super Science Sleuths Explain It All: Circumnavigating the Circulatory System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students access prior knowledge of the circulatory system.  In this circulatory system lesson, students participate in experiments related to the circulatory system and  film for a podcast. Students work in pairs to create...
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Study Guide-Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 12th
In this skeletal system worksheet, students answer 16 questions about the functions of the skeletal system, the groups of bones that make up the skeletal system, the parts of the bones, the joints, the components of the bones and the...
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Parts of the Body

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this human body vocabulary worksheet, students unscramble the human body part vocabulary words. Students spell 16 words and then write 10 sentences using the words from the list.
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Crossword Puzzle - Parts of the Body

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle with words about the human body. Students complete 10 clues.
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Cotton Swab Skeletons

For Teachers K - 3rd
To truly teach through the arts means one must tackle both art and core content in one lesson. This quick activity does just that. Learners make skeletons out of cotton swabs in order to study relief sculpture and the skeletal system....
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Reproduction, Day 1: Reproductive System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Engage Secondary Special Education students in a developmentally appropriate activity on human reproduction. They review genital anatomy and 5 key components that comprise the reproductive cycle. Perfect for a mild to moderately disabled...
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The Germ Theory and Koch’s Postulates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore the history of cholera and its effect on society with your biology class. Young biologists will then proceed to grow their own germs, prepared from live cultures, and follow the steps of the scientific method to generate data....
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What Are Cells?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and...