Creepy Critters

Students examine the abiotic factors needed by their aquarium creatures to survive. For this life science lesson, students create an aquarium using a soda bottle. They write a detailed description of what they did in this experiment.

Explore the scientific method of classification. An interactive activity asks learners to create a classification system for a group of objects and develop a flow chart to communicate their systems. In addition, individuals use a...

Poor, misunderstood spiders! They are feared, disrespected, and detested by many people, yet they do so many positive things. A great addition to any insect unit, learn about some of the more common spiders, while hopefully dispelling...

Students classify imaginary newly discovered organisms. In this classification lesson, students are given cards showing imaginary organisms that have been recently discovered. They must classify the organisms based on their characteristics.

Students research information on macroinvertebrate organisms and their environments and discover that tolerance to water quality conditions vary from organism to organism. Through their research they determine how to identify aquatic...

Students construct a terrarium using soda bottles. In this life science instructional activity, students explain the role of each creatures in the new habitat. They write a report about what they did in this activity.

Students read about spider body parts, abilities, tendencies, and life cycles. In this Under the Spell of Spiders! lesson, students create mystery creatures that turn out to be spiders. Students catch and observe spiders and insects....

Did you know there's a lizard that shoots blood out of its eyes? This video explores animals whose appearance or behavior is frightening. Despite this, scholars see these characteristics are actually essentially harmless adaptations that...

Students investigate the decomposition process and the parameters which influence the rate at which it occurs. They design a "controlled" experiment by comparing decomposition rates between two compost piles. Analysis questions include...