In this autopsy worksheet students study how an autopsy is performed then answer a series of questions including how the parts of the body are examined. 

Students investigate the circulatory system. In this circulatory system lesson, students complete a WebQuest and explore all the areas of the heart. Students determine the functions of different parts of the circulatory system and...

In this muscles worksheet, high schoolers read an article about building muscles and keeping them strong. Students choose any muscle in their body and use a website to learn about that muscle. They chart four muscles and exercises used...

In this biology instructional activity, high schoolers examine the transport of gases in the circulatory system and how they bond to hemoglobin.

Students explore data on the bone, muscle, and skin of living systems and then create a list of characteristics of these systems and relate these characteristics to bone, muscle, and skin.

Sixth graders complete a WebQuest to study the names and locations of the planets in the solar system. They investigate the causes of the seasons and the distance between the planets using astronomical units. They use technology to...

Young scholars investigate how kidneys function. They discuss how a dialysis machine works, and conduct an experiment in which they filter different substances through a plastic window screen, various sizes of hardware cloth, and...

The need for a respiratory system in humans versus being reliant on gas exchange structures is demonstrated. There are many details about the advantages and disadvantages of each mechanism.  Students are able to learn about the...

Students explore human growth and development as they participate in class activities, reading and discussion. Worksheet and handouts are included in the lesson.

Students examine and research the organs of the respiratory system. They participate in a vocabulary card matching game, create a graphic organizer, and participate in an experiment titled, Floating on Air.

Students explore various parts of the heart and blood vessels . They begin with an overview of the components of the cardiovascular system. They see a cross section of an artery and watch how a blood clot develops.

For this circulation worksheet, high schoolers review the circulatory system including the structures and functions of this system. This worksheet has 5 word scramble, 4 short answer, 1 fill in the blank, and 6 true or false questions

Student discuss the effect of HIV on the immune system. In this human body lesson, students research the immune system and how the HIV virus weakens it. They create a bulletin board showing how HIV is transmitted. 

For this human tissue worksheet, students read about the 4 different tissue types in the body. Students read 4 pages about the types.

Young scholars examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson plan, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Young scholars read the book I Think I Forgot...

If used as a center activity, this short presentation could be a motivating way for learners to review material relating to plants, the circulatory system, and more. However, there are only nine questions. It would be more useful if...

For this body parts word search puzzle worksheet, student will find and circle 45 words or phrases that name human anatomy. Words include skull and joints.

Get to know the body's central nervous system through an engaging game of nervous system telephone. But this isn't your average game of telephone. Here, pupils must find a way to communicate a message to the brain without speaking....

Seventh graders identify the common bones in the human body. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders research two bones assigned to them. They explain why bones are important to us.

  Young scholars discuss the need for humans to have a skeletal system and what would happen if we did not have bones.  In this skeletal system instructional activity, students label each bone in the human skeletal system as a...

Seventh graders explore how the body is organized. They create flashcards of key terms and visit stations to view levels of organization in the human body. They examine themselves and rearrange their flashcards in order of increasing...

In this skeletal system activity, students place the phrases that are associated with the skeletal system on the concept map at the bottom of the activity.

Young scholars explore human anatomy by completing a list of activities over five days. In this brain science lessons, students examine images of brains and identify the different parts. Young scholars complete an in-class quiz regarding...

Sixth graders learn about the colon and what it does. In this lesson about digestion and the colon, 6th graders analyze what this organ's job is. Students complete four activities where they explore the importance of fiber, the makeup of...