In this plant kingdom worksheet, students will review the characteristics of the 12 divisions of the plant kingdom, comparing and contrasting their structures and life cycles. This worksheet has 17 matching, 5 short answer, and 5 fill in...

In this plant worksheet, students review the structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves. This worksheet has 5 matching, 7 true or false, 4 multiple choice, and 10 fill in the blank questions.

In this integumentary system worksheet, 9th graders list the two major layers of the skin and name the type of tissue composing each layer. Then they describe the structure and function of the hypodermis. Students also list three types...

Seventh graders investigate the structure and function of body systems and their inter-relationships. They draw and label the major body systems, observe demonstrations of various body systems, define key vocabulary terms, and compare...

Students explore the matriarchal structure of a bee colony. They participate in various activities to identify the structure of a bee colony and the roles of each type of bee plays in the colony. Vocabulary and a worksheet with answer...

Students analyze the structure of DNA. They describe how the structure of DNA enables it to reproduce itself accurately. Students discuss genes and the sequence of nucleotides occur in DNA.

Students create a scale model of a motor neuron that is two hundred times larger than the actual neuron. They identify the structures of a neuron and observe neurons under the microscope then use a worksheet to convert actual sizes into...

Students explore viruses and bacteria. They construct three dimensional models of microorganisms recognizing size relationships by comparing the size of viruses with the sizes of bacterial cells.

In this endocrine system worksheet, students define 8 words associated with this human system. They answer 11 short answer questions about the structure and function of the organs and hormones that make up the endocrine system.

In this animal instructional activity, students review various characteristics that are associated with animals including body plan and skeletal structure. This instructional activity has 11 fill in the blank questions.

Students explore DNA structure using materials such as Twizzlers, small colored gumdrops and/or toothpicks.

Students gather (research) information on neuron structure and action potential. Students are guided to make inferences about the synapse and its relationship to neurotransmitter release and action. They are also guided to make...

In this bones worksheet, pupils list and describe the functions of bones and give examples for each. Then they compare and contrast the microscopic structure of compact and spongy bone. Students also list the types of fractures and the...

Students develop a classification scheme based on the structural features of organisms.  In this organism lesson students divide into teams and complete a fun activity. 

In this endocrine system activity, students review the structures and functions of the parts that make up the endocrine system. This activity has 7 fill in the blank and 6 matching questions.

In this flowering plants learning exercise, students compare the structure and function of a tree trunk and a leaf. This learning exercise has 1 true or false and 5 fill in the blank questions.

Learners explore how different colors are seen through the cone cells in our eyes.  In this light instructional activity students complete a lab activity with light and record their observations.

Students explore genetic disorders. They examine the genetic structure to physicial manifestations of various disabilities. Using internet sources, students analyze the characteristics of genetic disorders, whether they can be cured or...

In this ESL error correction/editing worksheet, students examine a piece of text about human cloning to locate the extra words. They remove the extra words to show an understanding of the structural and lexical forms of text. There is an...

High schoolers view the characteristics of viruses following the 5-E learning model. By participating in discrepant events Students observe the impact of viruses over humans. By participating in discussion high schoolers examine the...

Students collect DNA from cheek cells. They compare and contrast the processes of DNA replication and PCR. They discuss how this information can be used to determine guilt at crime scenes.

In this animal instructional activity, students review characteristics of animals including body symmetry, development, and skeletal structure. This instructional activity has 3 short answer questions.

In this ESL/ELL sentence fragment worksheet, learners choose the proper words to complete each of 20 sentences, or they tell if "no change is necessary." They complete the worksheet either at a web site where they can check their...

Seventh graders explain the mechanism of digestion. In this biology lesson, 7th graders perform an iodine test to check for the presence of starch. They discuss how energy travels through the food chain.