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Organ Systems
Students examine organisms that are composed of tissues, organs, and systems. They dissect a fetal pig and explore the assigned organs systems such as the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory organs. Students identify and explain their...
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X-Ray Eyes
Students observe Australian X-ray paintings for information and to understand the art techniques used. Then they imagine and draw the inner organs of an animal. Students also research the anatomy of the animal to analyze the accuracy of...
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The Animal Body and How it Moves
Spark interest in the body structure of vertebrates with this comprehensive and colorful learning exercise. Your biology class will explore the levels of organization, primary tissue types, and the main organ systems. Finally, they hone...
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Science Jeopardy
Wow! Review an entire semester of biology curriculum playing this Science Jeopardy game! The variety of topics is extremely broad, so you will need to review each question to find if they all apply to your course. As you find material...
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Reproductive System Crossword
High schoolers review the male and female reproductive systems and fetal development with this crossword puzzle. Some of the answers are vocabulary terms for given definitions, while some are fill-in-the-blank. There are 39 spots to...
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Body System Crossword Puzzle
A quick summation of some of the human body organs can be done using this body systems crossword. An answer key is provided for the 20 prompts. Use this as a review, or as an actual quick quiz! Be aware that the prompts are not specific...
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The Heart of the Matter
Upper elementary pupils learn about the blood transportation system and anatomy of the human heart. They fill in an outline of the human heart (not included) focusing on the flow of blood to and from the heart. Using stethoscopes, they...
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Advanced Matching - The Organ Systems
What's the difference between the digestive system and the endocrine system? Explore 12 body systems in this anatomy matching worksheet, for which learners find descriptions corresponding to anatomical terminology. Some of the...
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Human Excretion: Living Environment
A solid review of the excretion system that presents diagrams and asks learners to name the labelled parts or to identify which parts perform the particular jobs stated.
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Hierarchy Theory and Biotic Hierarchy
Students examine the hierarchy theory and biotic organization by playing a teacher-created card game matching groups of items, such as organelles, in suits of four. They discuss the reasons for their hierarchical organization of the...
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Your Eyes Saw My Unformed Body: closing lesson
For those who teach and believe in Intelligent Design, this lesson is perfect. Religion students read and discuss Psalm 139: 1-18, and present their cell representation in class. They then watch a speech by Louie Giglio about the protein...
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Autopsy Questions
In this autopsy instructional activity students study how an autopsy is performed then answer a series of questions including how the parts of the body are examined.
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Systems of the Body: Movement and Choreography
Students create movements that connect art and science. In this body systems lesson, students interpret the function of body systems, organs, and processes as they create movements to exhibit their research findings.
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How to Make an Artificial Organ
High schoolers design bionic organs or limbs. For this medical technology lesson, students view a video about artificial organs and prosthetic limbs. They research the medical technology behind these advances and work to design a organ...
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Human Body Activity
In this human body worksheet, 2nd graders experiment making a full-sized human body portrait. Students discuss the human body organs and their functions. Students follow and complete 8 precise directives in making a human body portrait.
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Making and Using a Gel Person to Teach Human Anatomy
Students investigate organs, anatomical planes and transverse sections of the human body using gel people. In this human anatomy lesson plan, students use gel molds, gel and food items to make models of the human body. They create a...
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Human Biology: Organ Systems
In this anatomy activity, students use their textbook, notes, or Internet to complete required information for 11 different human organ systems.
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Body Organization and Structure
For this human body organization and structure worksheet, students complete 21 fill in the blank questions in the format of word scrambles, riddles, and puzzles.
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Organ Systems
Students state the name of major body systems, They identify what each system does and list the major organs in each system. In addition, they complete a puzzle matching organ systems to organ function.
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Feed Me, Seymour
Students work in small groups to create posters illustrating the major facts and functions of plant organs. Within their groups, they assume the role of specialists creating specialized posters pertaining to the different parts of plants.
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How To Make an Artificial Organ
Students examine the advances made in technology with regard to prosthetics and replacement organs and limbs. They describe the anatomy and functions of different organs and create their own artificial organ. They defend and present...
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Skin as an Organ
Students are introduced to human skin as an organ of the body with many roles, functions and interactions with other organs. They investigate the integumentary system in groups and complete a worksheet with their findings.
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The Human Body Lesson
Students identify features of the human body, explore needs of the human body by explaining the importance of good health in relationship to the body, and study functions and care of the human body and its organs.
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Digestive System, a Kinesthetic Lesson
Students actively act out an aspect of the digestive tract on two parallel strips of tape on the floor 3-4 feet apart and width of classroom which represent the digestive tract.