Curated OER
Sailing Vessel Postcards
Students research a sailing vessel. They create sailing vessel postcards which include research information they located. Students also include any experiences they may have had on a sailing vessel.
Curated OER
Plant Classification
Students share with the class how they think plants are classified and are assessed on their prior knowledge. They use a packet to complete throughout the week at their own pace, which includes various activities to familiarize...
Curated OER
Mapping Your Way Around
First graders identify a map, symbols on a map, and locate places on a map. Finally, they construct a map
Curated OER
Ladybug Leaf
Students employ a literary hook to promote number and color mastery through a hands-on craft experience. They participate in a mini-lesson on ladybugs. Students encounter what they are, what they look like and what do they eat.
Curated OER
Creating the "Perfect" Horse
Students examine horse biology and breeds while investigate the relationship between horses and riders. They research and analyze information found online in order to determine how to produce an all-purpose horse. They write position...
Curated OER
Running a School Bakery
Students explore marketing concepts while producing food items to sell.
Other
New Mexico Tech: The 7 Characteristics of Life
Describes the seven characteristics that define what life is for biological purposes.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: 7 Characteristics of Life: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the 7 characteristics of all living things. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "7 Characteristics of Life."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Characteristics of Life
Covers seven characteristics shared by all living organisms.[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: 7 Characteristics of Life: Lesson 4
This lesson will introduce the 7 characteristics of all living things. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "7 Characteristics of Life."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The 7 Unmistakable Characteristics of Life
Describes the seven characteristics that define life - cells, homeostasis, heredity, use of energy, reproduction, response to environmental stimuli, and evolution and adaptation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Features of All Forms of Life
This slide show describes the seven common characteristics of all living things.
University of Oxford (UK)
Oxford University Museum of Natural History: Seven Life Processes
Explore the seven life processes that describe whether an animal is alive or not. Each characteristic is defined with examples and pictures. Also included is a living animal quiz to test how much you have learned.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: The 7 Characteristic Topics of Life
A worksheet and notes covering the 7 characteristics of life, including movement, sensitivity, growth, obtaining food, getting energy from food, excretion, and reproduction.
Other
Nelson Science: Healthy Ecosystems: The Needs of Living Things [Pdf]
A 4-page section of the Grade 7 Nelson Science and Technology Perspectives textbook. It looks at what organisms need to survive, specifically sunlight, air, water, and food. This is a visually-rich text with tips to help students'...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Chile: What Are the Life Processes in Plants?
Anaken lives with his brother Kiko on a beautiful island. Today they are learning about life processes. Join them and find out what they learn.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Hawaii: What Are the Life Processes in Animals?
Kamoku is a boy from Hawaii who is interested in the seven life processes. Do you know what these are? Join Kamoku and discover them with him.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 7.1 Plant Characteristics
A textbook tutorial over biological characteristics of plants.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Are Viruses Dead or Alive?
Are viruses alive or dead? How do we determine whether something is alive? Let's compare viruses to the 7 criteria researchers have set to determine if something is alive.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.7 Amphibians
Explore the characteristics and behaviors of amphibians.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.7 Fungi
Explore the characteristics and classification of fungi.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 7.11 Angiosperm
Understand the characteristics and ecology of angiosperms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 7.10 Seed Plants
Learn the characteristics and ecology of seed plants.
The Franklin Institute
Treasures@sea: Exploring the Ocean Through Literature
This extensive resource consists of learning activities that integrate language arts with oceanography. Each activity is based on one of seven books about the ocean and are written to be adaptable. Includes writing activities, games and...