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Particulate Matter: The Lorax
Students explore air pollution. In this ecology lesson, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Students bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are counted, observed,...
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Dissecting Crickets
Students dissect a cricket and note the three body regions, wings, and legs. They observe the yellow malphigian tubes and remove them. They dissect the esophagus and analyze the heart for respiratory rates and heart beat rates.
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Graphing Toad/ Frog Respiration
Young scholars measure respiratory rates on live toads, and the effect water temperature has on their findings. For this scientific method lesson, students record their findings and present them in a graph, comparing the results.
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Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Students use the internet to introduce themselves to the anatomy of a fetal pig. In pairs or individually, they work their way through a virtual dissection of a fetal pig while completing questions on a study guide. They also develop...
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How Smoking Affects Our Repiratory System
Seventh graders examine the dangers of smoking. In this life science lesson, 7th graders survey their schoolmates about the factors that would influence them to smoke. They present their findings in class by creating a presentation.
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I Wonder How Manduca Breathe
Young scholars observe a Manduca bug as it is dropped in a glass of water and hypothesise how it breathes. They compare this to how humans and other creatures breathe and record their findings in their science journal.
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Going to Extremes: High Anxiety
High schoolers examine the dangers of mountain climbing. After watching a video, they discuss the role of a German research team going into the Alps to predict who is going to adjust to the change in oxygen levels. They discover the...
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Photosynethsis....How do we know it's really happening? - Biology Teaching Thesis
High schoolers think of one way to detect photosynthesis in plants besides those ways shown in class. They identify the reaction that occurs during photosynthesis. Students define the difference between an acid and a base. They identify...
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The Lorax
Students read The Lorax and discuss how human actions can affect the environment. They conduct a simple experiment to see how much air pollution is in the air that they breathe.
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Breathing Rates and Exercise
Students work in groups to predict which condition produces more breaths per minute. Groups record their breathing rates during rest periods and periods of activity. They graph their results and make comparisons to their predictions.
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The Magnificent Breathing Machine
Students discover their magnificent breathing machine. In this science lesson plan, students learn the functions of the lungs in our bodies and become aware that in breathing an exchange of gases takes place in the lungs.
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A Child's Journey through Medicine
Students experience a variety of activities that relate to human physiology and their functions. They create graphs and charts after testing their heart rates and blood pressure They conduct a survey of the student body and create ...
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How Sensitive Are The Lungs to Radon?
Students examine the effects of radon on the lungs. They review pictures of the lungs on a large and small scale. They work together to answer questions to complete the lesson.
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How Might Radon Affect Me?
Students participate in an experiment in which they discover the relationship between the lungs and radon. They identify the helpful and harmful aspects of radiation. They also research any illnesses related to exposure to radon gas.
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What Do We Have In Common?
Seventh graders perform a dissection on a mussels and label their internal organs. In groups, they compare and contrast the mussels structure to those of human beings. They also review the functions that are necessary for survival and...
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Particulate Matter: The Lorax
Students collect air samples to test it for air pollution. They are read the story The Lorax and discuss the effects of air pollution. They share their observations with the class.
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Dissolved Oxygen
Students discuss the relationships between dissolved oxygen in a stream, stream temperature, organic waste loads, and stream conditions by studying and using a model of dissolved oxygen in the stream.
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Particulate Matter: The Lorax
Students investigate how dirty air is outside. They read and discuss the book, The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss. They investigate using jars and lids to compare the dirt left each day as they remove the lids. They observe the lids and discuss if...
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Indoor Air Quality
Learners examine the role of pollution indoors rather than outdoors. They identify pollutant sources and complete a KWL chart. They also measure pollutant levels and discuss how they can improve air quality.
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Halloween: Arachnids
Learners participate in class discussion about the movie Arachnophobia. In this biology lesson, students find articles and photos of a species that interest them. They share it with their group.
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