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LIFE IN SPACE Human Body: An Un-Earthly Home
Students examine an effect of zero gravity on the human body using a baby food jar, balloons and a jar with a large mouth.
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Tissues: Word Search
For this word search worksheet, students discover words related to the human body and various types of tissue in it. Terms include all parts of the body.
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Matching Worksheet: Anaerobic Cell Respiration
In this cell worksheet, students match vocabulary words about cells to their definition. They choose the best definition for each word.
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Muscle Tag
Students get a yarn ball and find a good self space in the playing area (best designated by cones-NOT the walls of a gym). On the teacher's signal students walk and try to tag anyone and everyone in the area.
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Skeletal System
Third graders describe and identify the parts of the skeleton and how they support the body. They observe two chicken bones that have been soaked in vinegar for 5 - 7 days. They observe the bone's appearance after it has been removed...
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Movement, it's FUN-damental!
Students discover how muscles work. In this biology lesson, students explain the causes of fatigue and muscle soreness. They create graphs and compare results with their classmate.
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Breathing Victory
Students discuss anaerobic respiration and how it relates to sprinting. After discussion of related processes, students create a brochure that explains the complex processes behind every muscular interaction.
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From One End to the Other
Seventh graders become more familiar with how our food is broken down mechanically and chemically. They also trace the food through the alimentary canal.
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Biology Trivia
In this biology trivia learning exercise, students write short answers to 101 questions about animal classification, human anatomy, animal facts, and attributes of organisms.
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Introduction to Biology
Students participate in a variety of activities to introduce them to biology. In this biology lesson plan, students use microscopes, discover bacteria, view human anatomy, and more.
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Simple Machines Test
In this simple machines vocabulary worksheet, students match the vocabulary term found in the first column with the correct definition found in the second column. There are 23 words and definitions to match.
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Healthy Heart
Seventh graders experiment with their pulse rate. They investigate a beef heart and locate the route of blood flow and the chambers and discuss the function of each chamber. They discuss the circulatory system and compare theirs to the...
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Going Places
In this going places worksheet, students read the passages provided and answer the given questions. Students answer questions as it relates to the skeletal system, puberty, and microorganisms.
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More about Arteries, Veins and Capillaries
Students list and describe the purpose/function of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries). They explain how blood flows through the body, and the role of physical activity and how it strengthens the heart.
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Change the Beat
Brainstorm the reasons why a healthy heart is important. Using a diagram, label and locate the heart and discuss its function. Practice finding your heartbeat and describe the effects of physical activity on the heart. Also perform an...
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It's All About Me!
Students study the five major body system in this unit. They examine how to keep themselves healthy.
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Happy, Healthy Me
Students become taste testers and experience an alphabet of nutritious snacks. They also discover more about their muscles and bones and the importance of exercise.
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Anatomy of the Heart
In this anatomy of the heart worksheet, students participate in a lab to describe the location of the heart in the body, identify a cardiac muscle tissue and trace the flow of blood through the heart.
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Mr. Bones
Students play CD-ROM game My Amazing Human Body, and participate in relay game in Phys. Ed. where they put together skeleton on which body parts are labeled.
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Circulatory System,
Fourth graders study the components and physiology of the human circulatory system.
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How Does Radon Affect Human Lungs?
Learners identify the different parts of the respiratory system of the human body. They work together to complete an activity and worksheet about the effects of radon on the lungs. They research lung diseases if time permits.
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Anatomy Review
For this biology worksheet, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
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Palatal Muscles
In this tongue worksheet, high schoolers complete a crossword puzzle by correctly placing into the puzzle 8 terms associated with the tongue and palate.
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Jenny's Science Wordsearch
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the science of biology and anatomy. There are 10 biology terms located in the word search.