Students sort and classify the genetic traits of horses. In this heredity and genetics lesson plan, students read dialogue in a skit in which specific physical traits of several horses are described and a horse family tree is created....

Learners work with a partner to complete an inventory of their traits and compare and discuss their unique qualities. In this biology lesson, students determine percentages for the frequency of observed traits of classmates, compile the...

Learners study traits of organisms including genetics and inheritance. For this genetic traits lesson, students complete a shared reading and discuss the 6 traits of uniqueness. Learners sort themselves by specific traits and chart their...

Students explain how offspring inherit traits from their parents. In this biology lesson, students investigate the genes for nicotine addiction using an interactive website. They construct a fictional pedigree using their chosen...

Eighth graders investigate the concept of nature versus nurture in human development through this series of lessons.

How did that turkey get from the early Aztec culture to your table? Learn about the history of wild and domesticated turkeys in North America, as well as their inclusion in Thanksgiving traditions, with a two-part agricultural science...