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

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...

Students 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. Students complete an in-class quiz regarding brain...

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

Students 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),...

Students explore the human body by participating in physical activities. In this physical education instructional activity, students demonstrate their physical prowess and motor skills by performing tasks such as climbing and rope tying....

In this body movement learning exercise, high schoolers draw a chain diagram that describes the process of moving a part of the body, including the bones, muscles, joints, and the nervous system.

Pupils examine how the workings of the human circulatory system were discovered.  In this circulation lesson students view a  video, divide into groups and act out their given system. 

In this exploring prescriptions worksheet, learners answer 6 multiple choice questions related to diseases, medicine, the human body and poisonous plants. Students use an on line web site that gives them an immediate score.

In this nervous system worksheet, high schoolers review the parts of the body that make up the nervous system and how this body system works. This worksheet has 5 fill in the blank, 5 matching, 3 multiple choice, 5 true or false, and 3...

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

Students discuss the functioning of the digestive system and the specific enzymes present. They observe the action of amylase on starch to identify characteristics of enzymes then perform an experiment on the effects of temperature on...

In this health instructional activity, middle schoolers complete the crossword puzzle based upon the theme of the nervous system and its interaction with the senses.

Are you nervous about teaching the nervous system to your beginning biologists? Worry no more! This PowerPoint provides a note-taking guide and diagrams of the neuron and the brain. Viewers will walk away with a clear...

Students examine the hierarchy theory and biotic organization by playing a teacher-created card game matching groups of items, such as organelles, in suits of four. They discuss the reasons for their hierarchical organization of the...

Second graders participate in a review of how to use rulers and yard sticks while collecting measurement information. They measure assigned body parts and chart the data on collection sheets. They make a spreadsheet with the information...

Young pupils are introduced to the male reproductive system, the process of reproduction and conception through worksheets, discussion, and instructional guidance. 

Students study the parts of the human respiratory system while examining the gas exchange that takes place in the lungs. They make a model lung. They look at how the respiratory system is affected by spaceflight.

Students explore the sense of hearing. In this human biology lesson, students listen to the story Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? and give examples of how they use their sense of hearing everyday. Students pass around plastic...

Fifth graders explore the brain and what is needs. In this biology lesson plan, 5th graders will work on a series of activities that will allow them to learn about the brain, its parts, and the best foods to eat for their brain.

Students explore how to use their sense to draw conclusions. In this human biology lesson plan, students use their senses to observe various objects in learning centers. The centers include tasting salt, touching sandpaper, hearing...

Students read an article on sharks prior to beginning a dissection lab. As part of the lab, students identify differences between the shark anatomy and human anatomy and hypothesize why those differences exist.

Learners identify an animal and a body part and then matches a body part to a specific animal. This will assess their ability to sort organisms and objects into groups according to their parts and describe how the groups are formed and...