Learners study the major phyla of the animal kingdom. In this biology instructional activity unit, students identify their general characteristics. They define taxonomy terminologies.

Eighth graders choose an animal and research its various adaptations using their information, 8th graders create an informational tri-fold brochure or newsletter. They should include facts about the animal's adaptations as well as...

Explain the properties of water. Identify the properties of water that make it a polar molecule Describe hydrogen bonds and how they differ from covalent bonds Discuss the differences between hard water and soft water Compare the heat of...

Students explore the significance of a resting and an active heart rate. In this heart lesson plan students chart data on their pulse and draw a diagram of the heart.

Sixth graders examine how plants collect water and breathe. In groups, they participate in a variety of activities in which they discover how plants operate in terrariums. To end the lesson, they discuss why plants are important to the...

In this interactive online personal pronouns practice worksheet, students respond to 20 multiple choice questions using the appropriate pronoun case.

Young scholars explore and discuss genetics stories and answer questions about genetic outcomes of offspring. In this genetics activity, students read genetics stories on a web site. Young scholars use a chart to answer questions...

Learners identify the purpose of cellular mitosis. They work in groups of four to use images of animal and plant cell mitosis to illustrate each step in the mitosis process on their graphic organizer.

Young scholars do an experiment using a microscope. In this lesson plan, about cells, students examine different slides using a microscope. Young scholars look at an onion skin, cheek cells, and potato cells. In each of these, students...

Students, through exercises and discussions, examine ethics involved in the process of choosing and using laboratory animals, respect for the animal they dissect and how to behave in an ethical manner as they dissect various lab specimens.

Students explore the names and qualities about members in the group. They each say their name and something about themselves. Students gather around in a circle. They listen to the teacher as he or she says the name of someone and throws...

Students investigate meat as a source that provides protein, iron and nutrients in the diet. They identify types of meat and their sources, complete a market survey, conduct a fried egg experiment, and prepare various recipes that...

Students are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Students discuss owl pellets and identify the...

Students brainstorm how to handle conflict scenario.  In this character education lesson, students read a story and respond as to how the characters should handle the conflict. Students examines feelings of characters and...

Sixth graders label diagrams of the 6 different classes of mollusks and explain the meaning of the labeled terms. They identify 8 common New Haven shells. They organize their own shell collection during this series of lessons.

Students listen to a lecture on broken bones. They review the proper first aid techniques and practice setting splints on one another. They observe X-rays and animal bones.

In this biology worksheet, students examine the human skeleton and then classify animal bones according to their similar function.

Students explore plant DNA.

In this marine science worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 32 questions on sponges and cnidarian. They identify the different characteristics of sponges and cnidarian.

Students compare the amino acid sequences in cytochrome-c for a variety of organisms and use this information to infer evolutionary relationships. Students investigate the role of homeobox genes and what this indicates about the...

In this science learning exercise, students look for the words that are related to the concept of zoology that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.

Pupils view farm objects or products made from farm animals and follow the oral instructions given by the teacher. They are given worksheets, there are three sets of directions for the one worksheet. Students worksheets have everything...

In this printing practice learning exercise, students trace, form, and print three letter words. Students practice printing ten separate words.

Here is a lab activity where teens experience the respiratory system first-hand as they dissect lungs and identify key structures within the system. Although the website is written in British English with some slightly different verbiage...