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The Bone Known

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore the human skeleton. In this biology lesson, students view a diagram of the human skeleton and identify the names of bones. Learners define the role bones play in protecting the human body and construct a paper skeleton...
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What is a Seed?

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the parts of a seed. In this plant biology lesson, 1st graders are given a seed and identify each part of the seed by using a hand lens. Students plant a seed and graph the growth.
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Taste Buds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate taste buds. In this biology lesson, students taste several sweet, sour, and salty foods to identify how their taste buds play a role in how things taste.
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Identifying Mammals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate mammals. In this biology lesson, students use various websites to investigate mammals and their body parts. Students take notes the websites.
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Flower Power

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore parts of the flower. In this plant biology lesson, students dissect flowers and identify how the seeds are formed. Learners take a nature walk to pick flowers for future dissections.
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What is the Skeletal System?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the human skeletal system. In this biology instructional activity, students trace the outline of their body onto butcher paper and fill in the names of the bones. Students use an overhead transparency of the human...
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Measuring Animal Sizes (and Relative Sizes in our Animal Environment)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discover the actual size and weight of many insects and animals. In this biology lesson, students investigate animals and insects to determine their actual weight and size. In groups, learners create an animal or insect of their...
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Case of the Missing Pumpkin

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the process of decomposition in plants. In this plant biology lesson, students use a cleaned out pumpkin and observe how the decomposition process takes place. Students write down adjectives to describe the pumpkin.
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Leaf Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in leaf scavenger hunt. In this plant biology lesson, students take a trip to the Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge and collect and identify leaf samples.
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Digital Mitosis and Claymation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Take mitosis and meiosis out of the biology textbook and onto the screen! An innovative class project prompts young biologists to create an animation movie using clay, showing the phases involved in mitosis or meiosis by...
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Cell Replication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use Internet activities and videos to understand the types of cells, their membranes, and the way that they reproduce. In this cellular biology lesson, students use the Internet to view videos and complete activities. They...
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Cellular Structure and Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine animal and plant cells using a microscope and participate in a class discussion about the functions of the organelles.  In this biology lesson, students use microscopes and videos to better understand the functions...
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An Inside Look at Apples

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine and identify parts of an apple.  In this biology lesson, 1st graders cut an apple in half and locate all the parts, use the apple halves as stamps, and create a bar graph displaying which apple types the...
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Cell Parts

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify parts of a cell. In this biology lesson, students create a simulated cell by using Jell-o, fruit roll ups, raisins, gum drops, and M&M's. Students construct the simulated cell and identify each part.
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Opening Our Minds

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the function of the brain. In this biology lesson, students participate in several experiments to demonstrate what part of the brain controls their movements. An example of an experiment is drawing with their dominant...
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Getting Food

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore seashore ecosystems.  In this marine animal biology lesson plan, students sort photographs of various sea creatures according to their eating habits and discuss each animal's identifiable traits.  Students draw...
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Tree Rings

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore tree rings. In this plant biology lesson, 4th graders construct a KWL chart on tree rings and examine real tree rings. Students identify the changes that happened during the tree's life and its actual age. Students...
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The Human Brain

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify parts of the human brain. In this biology lesson, students watch a video about the human brain. Students use different colors of clay to construct and label the three parts of the brain.
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Ocean Poster

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students discover ocean life by creating a mural.  In this ocean biology lesson plan, students utilize a computer to find images of the ocean that can be used to create a collage.  Students discuss the different images and how...
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Wigglers, Tumblers, & Bloodsuckers

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore the life stages of a mosquito. In this animal biology instructional activity, students read Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema and complete several activities including an experiment with mosquito...
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Washing Germs Away

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students investigate germs. In this cross curriculum health and biology lesson, students listen to Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth and identify ways in which flies spread germs. Students discuss hand washing during a visit by the school...
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Seed Dispersion of Strawberries and Dandelions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate how seeds are dispersed on land.  In this plant biology activity, students use a dissecting microscope to study strawberry seeds and dandelion seeds, they draw what they see, then create a hypothesis on the...
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Endangered Species: Not Only Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars research endangered animals and plants.  In this biology lesson, students are read Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species by Alexandra Wright before they begin searching for information to complete an endangered...
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Enemies and Threats to Sea Horses

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research threats and enemies of the sea horse.  In this animal biology lesson, students use the Internet to find threats and enemies of sea horses and write a paragraph on their findings.  

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