Seismologists use the direction and arrival times of p waves and s waves to determine the distance to the source of an earthquake. The engaging instructional activity has students line up to form human waves. Through different movements...

A colorful poster introduces class members to Maria da Penha. A biopharmacist and activist, Penha was influential in writing and getting passed, Brazil's first domestic violence law which bears her name.

Equip learners with safety knowledge in the case of an earthquake. After coloring the places to go to get help after a quake, and label places that wouldn't be safe to go after a quake, young geologists simulate three levels of...

In this word search worksheet, learners discover words related to the human body and various types of tissue in it. Terms include all parts of the body.

Young scholars identify the different parts of the skeletal system. For this biology lesson, students put together a skeleton using an interactive website. They evaluate the accuracy of their own answers.

Students discover the benefits of a healthy heart through exercise.  In this physical education lesson plan, students participate in a few physical activities in order to get their hearts beating faster.  Students examine a...

Learners explore the concept of the golden ratio in nature and architectural design. They discuss examples such as petals on a sunflower and the Parthenon. In small groups they take turns measuring their body parts to find a golden ratio.

In this body parts word game worksheet, students choose 1 of 2 game boards to play this game in which the object is to the first to make it to the honey. One game board features pictures while the other board features words that the...

In this ESL body parts matching worksheet, 3rd graders match the picture of a numbered body part with its name. They see a clip art picture of body parts such as the tongue, toe, nose, and neck which they match to the word that names...

In this vocabulary review worksheet, students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as the bolded word in each of 8 sentences. They work with words such as teeth, spread, breathe, heart and easily.

Students investigate the five senses. In this senses lesson, students explore the nervous system. Students examine how the body receives information through the five senses.

In this body parts worksheet, students read 10 words that name body parts and match them to the picture that illustrates each. This is intended for ESL students.

Learners explore the brain. In this science lesson plan, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Learners design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students discuss...

Young scholars identify the different parts of the circulatory system and their function. They work together to create their own model of the system and use it to determine the rate of blood flow. They answer questions related to their...

Students describe and explain the function of each part of the excretory system. They discuss how the body uses the excretory system and identify diseases of the system.

Students explore the parts of the digestive system. Using interactive spreadsheet software, students observe, name and describe the function of each part of the digestive system. Students may work individually or in pairs.

Students influence the plant life cycle as they take care of plants.For this caring for plants lesson, students understand the parts of the plant and their functions in keeping it alive. Students participate in experiments with plants...

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...

Students compare and contrast the three types of diabetes. In this technology lesson, students identify the causes of this disease. They investigate ways to deliver insulin to the body and present their findings in class.

In this nervous system worksheet, students answer thirty short answer questions about the structures and functions of the nervous system and its subsystems.

In this flatworms instructional activity, students identify and color the different parts of a flatworm. They complete 14 short answer questions related to the topic.

Students participate in multiple hands-on activities to explore reproduction and pollination. In groups, using a cotton swab and powder, students simulate being pollinators and plants. They name the parts of the flowers and the function...

Young scholars measure different parts of the human body. In this measurement lesson, students work in pairs to take measurements of human measurements which include: arm span, height, foot length, and wrist to longest finger. They also...

Students describe how buildings effect them emotionally. They recognize and describe at least five components of a particular building as metaphors for parts of the human body [Footing), heart(h), eye (window), door(mouth), face(facade),...