Middle schoolers engage in a unit plan to examine the ecological background for the Mangroves of southern Florida. They conduct research using print and computer technology sources. They use the information in a number of other extension...

Pupils explain the difference between dominant and recessive genes, identify what causes differences in the traits of parents and their offspring, and explain how sex is determined. They will also improve their reading and comprehension...

Students complete several activities that have to do with aging.  In this body changes lesson students take group averages, measure flexibility and see their changes over time.

Students explore fingerprints. In this finger prints lesson, students investigate how to classify fingerprints. Students study large pictures of fingerprints and circle the patterns they know how to identify. Students then take their own...

Pupils compare mitosis and meiosis with regard to chromosome number in parent cells versus daughter cells, types of cells produced, total number of cells produced, and the number of divisions. In groups, identify and differentiate the...

Students read product labels, compare fat, sodium, and sugar contents of various food items. They work with a partner and often employ the assistance of the deli and bakery managers in a supermarket.

Fourth graders, in groups, the exterior and interior of the human heart.

Students examine the role of human respiration and how it relates to radon. They identify damage to the lung from the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. They work together to complete a lab activity and worksheet.

Students research characteristics of different body parts. Students design and sketch a prosthetic they developed. They share their idea with the class and complete a worksheet.

Students explore the respiratory system. They use a computer to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual. They determine residual oxygen levels in exhaled air. Students evaluate how internal 02 and C02 concentrations influence...

Students research viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. They complete a teacher created worksheet of questions on their research. They present their research to classmates.

For this microscope lesson young scholars explore the compound light microscope. Students discover techniques concerning cleaning, storage and proper use of the microscope. Young scholars discover the working parts of the compound light...

Students study adhesins and their receptors.  In this science inquiry lesson students experiment to find adherence and use agglutination to identify adhesins. 

Students study the eye as the organ of vision, They look at a drawing of the eyes and study the names of the parts. While working with a partner, they observe what happens when the lights are turned lower and lower. Finally, they look at...

Brought to you by Get Body Smart, students can learn about muscle fiber anatomy and muscle contraction physiology through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include Fiber Location and Composition, Nerve Supply to Muscle Fibers,...

Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the human heart through text readings, illustrated diagrams, and self-checking review questions at the end.

Focus on the physiology of the urinary system, and discover that different parts of the nephron utilize specific processes to produce urine: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. Learn how each of these processes works and where they...

In this module, discuss the importance of an infant's first breath, and the physiological event that take place.

Students learn about the location and structure of the adrenal glands, and find out the physiological effects of the hormones produced there.

Students learn about the organs with a secondary endocrine function, the hormones they produce, and the effects on human physiology.

Students will find out about the three major classes of hormones on the basis of chemical structure, and learn the role they play in human physiology.

Learn about the anatomy and the various steps in the life cycle of an erythrocyte, and find out about the composition and function of hemoglobin.

Students learn about the location and anatomy of the thyroid gland as well as the hormones produced by the gland and how they affect body functions.

This site examines the anatomy of selected synovial joints of the body.