High schoolers are introduced to GIS and its uses. They make predictions before viewing the actual lead poisoning cases by location of Dade County. Pupils use actual Miami-Dade County spatial data to explore basic principals. Students

Seventh graders explore the structure, function, and diseases of the respiratory system. They research basic information about the respiratory system and create a concept map to illustrate it. Students research a disease and create a...

Middle school life science or health classes listen to an audio, visit websites, read different articles, and participate in a class-wide simulation about the spread of viruses. The lesson doesn't get into the mechanics of how viruses...

Middle schoolers delve deep into facts about HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis, and other STI's by way of discussion and a hands-on activity. Scholars ask and discuss questions anonymously using a Question Box. Two experiments showcase the...

Sixth graders investigate the livability of different planets in the universe by researching and organizing information from a number of sources in this unit project. They decide on a location for a space station which they support in an...

So is that what you meant by rubber legs? The activity has pairs subject a chicken bone to vinegar and observe what happens over a period of days. Individuals then write up a lab report and document their observations and findings. 

Middle schoolers 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.

Fourth graders study the components and physiology of the human circulatory system.

Students examine antigens including ones found in humans.  In this immune lesson students complete several experiments in relation to antigens and antibodies.

Students identify and describe the various parts of the body therefore, practicing English vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling. They discuss the various body parts, some of the inner organs and also, their functions. Finally,...

Students study the geologic history of terrain, soils, and drainage patterns. They recognize ecological processes that determine the dynamic nature of habitats. They investigate the influence of human activity on the landscape.

Students practice simple addition through the use of creative dramatics. In this creative dramatics activity, students work in groups to form human configurations that allow a certain number of points to be touching the floor. They work...

Students investigate how food provides energy for the human body. In this physical health lesson plan, students access online resources to identify how certain foods can affect their health. Students discuss how many servings of each...

In this biology worksheet, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.

In this dissection worksheet, students use a preserved fetal pig to learn more about anatomical terms and body systems.  Detailed diagrams and instructions are provided to guide the students through the dissection. Students complete...

Tootsie rolls as a teaching aid? Absolutely. Demonstrate to young athletes the importance of warmups and stretching  with an activity that asks them to try and stretch a piece of cold taffy. Class members hold the taffy in their...

Students learn three different types of muscles. By building a model of the arm, they learn its basic anatomy and how muscles function in relationship to bones. They perform an experiment on the relationship between muscle size and...

Fifth graders compare physical and chemical changes. They perform a simulation experiment/activity that replicates what happens in the stomach as food is digested by stomach acids.

Students work in small groups to create posters illustrating the major facts and functions of plant organs. Within their groups, they assume the role of specialists creating specialized posters pertaining to the different parts of plants.

In this biology worksheet, students look at various steps involved in the biochemistry involved in the use of hormones on the human body.

In this chemical reactions worksheet, students read about the differences between physical and chemical changes in substances. Then students identify situations as either an example of physical or chemical change. Students learn how to...

Students discuss the importance of the circulatory system and how drugs and alcohol can affect our bodies. They interact with a CD ROM and then outline their bodies and label the parts of their heart and the blood vessels throughout the...

A virtual 3-D tour leads students to developing icons representing the function of various parts of the brain. These icons are then used to label hand-drawn maps of the brain. A worksheet, assessment, and detailed procedures are included.

By exploring the latest research on cell and tissue renewal your young scientists can understand the various internal body parts and systems examined in these studies.