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 design bionic organs or limbs. In this medical technology instructional activity, students view a video about artificial organs and prosthetic limbs. They research the medical technology behind these advances and work to design...

Learners view a video that presents how viruses attack the body and how the body's immune system responds. They simulate the spread of an infectious disease and establish the identity of the original carrier.

In this biology learning exercise, students find the words that are associated with the concept of brain death and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Sixth graders discover scientific processes by conducting an experiment in class. In this osmosis lesson plan, 6th graders utilize eggs, cooking ingredients, string and plastic cups to create an experiment in which they watch the...

Students rotate through various physical activities checking their carotid pulse after each. This activity will give knowledge to students about health behaviors and understanding the exercise aspect of growth and development.

Learners determine their lung capacity by completing a science experiment with a bottle of water. In this lung science lesson plan, students discuss the lungs' purpose. Learners complete an experiment to determine their lung capacity...

Humans are so used to gravity as a force that we don't tend to pay much attention to it on a daily basis. Through a couple simple activities, learners experience changes to their center of gravity and come to the understanding that...

Complete a unit of lessons on hearing and sound. Learners conduct sound experiments, research the history of the telephone and scientific contributions of Alexander Graham Bell, and create a model of the human ear.

Your health class reads two biographical stories: one about a girl who has allergies and the other about a girl who has asthma. They watch a quick cartoon on the KidsHealth website about immunity and take the related online quiz. You...

Our bodies have some amazing capabilities, but there are some limitations. Explore the limitations of the human eye through the eighth lab activity in a series of 12 biology lessons. Individuals measure their own peripheral vision...

Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and...

Enzymes in our bodies each have a job to do. Learn the factors that affect the activity of some enzymes using the third activity of an informative 12-part biology series. A three-part laboratory activity asks teams to investigate how...

Is the sun the only celestial body with magnetic fields? A guided discussion on the weather in space is designed with a mix of questions, discussions, explanations, and applications. Additionally, the resouce includes an...

Students investigate how size affects large and small animals differently. In this animal lesson plan, students determine how size affects different animals by constructing their own animal out of marshmallows. Once students create...

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

For this biology worksheet, learners answer 72 multiple-choice and short-answer questions in preparation for the biology final exam.

In this dissection activity, 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...

In this biology worksheet, learners look at the function of filtering in the nephron of the kidneys and the biochemistry is emphasized.

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...

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

In this chemical reactions learning exercise, 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...

Pupils explore the brain. In this science lesson, students view a diagram of the brain and discuss the various regions of the brain. Pupils discuss the importance of protecting the brain and design a protective covering.