Interactive
Scientific American

Inside the Coronavirus

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Take biologists on a journey into the heart of the Covid-19 virus with a series of stunning graphics and explanations about the global pandemic. Animations bring investigators up close to the virus, revealing its structure and movement...
App
Stew Leonard's

Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Make a splash with an interactive storybook that emphasizes water safety. Directed at preschoolers and primaries, the ducky tale and games reinforce the rules of wearing a life vest whenever near water, making sure to have a supervising...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pets and People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss the pros and cons of having household pets. In this health lesson, students identify different types of diseases they can get from pets. They evaluate their pet interactions and suggest ways to modify health habits after...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dogfighting Lesson Two - Bite Prevention and Community

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students discover how to prevent dog bites by completing worksheets and watching a video.  For this animal safety lesson, students view a video called Dogs, Cats and Big Kids, taking notes throughout.  Students take a quiz...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is Wrong with My Pet? - An Introduction to Zoonoses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe how ringworm and roundworm cause diseases in both humans and animals. In this life science lesson, students research how these diseases can be transmitted. They create an information brochure to promote public awareness...
Worksheet
1
1
Curated OER

Be Kind to Your Teeth

For Students K - 2nd
What kinds of food can be bad for your teeth? Kindergartners and first graders explore dental health with an interactive science inquiry. Given a choice of foods such as celery, cake, and milk, kids choose which ones are better for their...
App
NFPA

Sparky's Birthday Surprise

For Students Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Fire safety is a hot topic for kids! With this resource, little ones will read, color, draw, and play as they are learning about prevention and, as an added bonus, practice naming shapes, counting, and adding numbers! Reading, math, and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read to Feed

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in the Read-to-Feed project. In this fundraising lesson, students read books to purchase a farm animal for a family in need. Students write a letter to the family that will be receiving the farm animal.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Not Just A Bag of Air

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders label the parts of the respiratory system. They distinguish among the functions of its major organs. They construct a model of the respiratory system. They watch an animated video and utilize the Internet for research of...
Interactive
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Central Dogma and Genetic Medicine

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Scientists work every day to find solutions to genetic diseases. Scholars learn about the process of gene sequencing, mutations, and the results. They explore genetic diseases and therapies to intervene and help and, through case...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Safety and Injury Protection

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify safety rules for passengers and pedestrians and explore school bus safety. They also complete a picture illustrating a school bus safety rule, as well as, discuss bus behavior rules.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gymnastic Skills

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students compete in a variety of games. In this gymnastic skills lesson, students play tag, participate in a challenge course, and practice gymnastics moves to increase physical fitness. 
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

Amazing Grazing: Keeping Our Ecosystem Running

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discover the value of sustainability within our ecosystem. In this ecological lesson, students discuss the importance of a food cycle in our society, and how humans can improve the conservation of a healthy ecosystem. Eventually...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hector's World Cyberbullying: You're Not Alone

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students watch an episode of Hector's world regarding cyber-bullying and begin to understand what hurtful actions are in relation to someone's feelings. In this Cyber-bullying lesson, students are introduced to the idea of good character...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Beagle Brigade

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars brainstorm how to handle conflict scenario.  In this character education lesson plan, students read a story and respond as to how the characters should handle the conflict. Young scholars examines feelings...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Engineering and the Senses: Smell

For Teachers K
Students define the sense of smell. For this smell sense lesson, students review their five senses and define the importance of smell. Students practice smelling and identifying items in bags. Students discuss the importance of smell to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fertile Minds

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Wildlife Web I

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the relationship between producers and consumers. In this activity, they trace the ingredients in the foods they eat to plants. Supplement to Natureworks episode from New Hampshire Public Television, but activities may...
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Eating and Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive animated simulation allows students to make connections between the real world and the physical world. Uses interactive tools to explore issues such as calories, exercise, diet, fitness, and weight control.
Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Infectious Diseases: Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive, self-guided lesson on pathogens and microorganisms. This lesson has many descriptive animations as well as diagrams to help with understanding. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
Website
Other

Emory University: Cancer Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an in-depth look at the biology of cancer, including a detailed description of the disease process from the basics of cells to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers. Includes videos, animations, and interactive...
Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Endocrine System

For Students 9th - 10th
Look at the organs of the endocrine system and examine them in detail as you click on the interactive animation.
Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Cardiovascular System

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the parts of the cardiovascular system including all of the major arteries and veins. Make sure to click on the interactive animation to find additional information.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Brain Break I See Animals Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this interactive activity, students act out animal movements for a short brain break.

Other popular searches