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Lesson 23: Reproduction - Day 5: Birth Control

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners with mild to moderate disabilities discuss human reproduction and the importance of preventing pregnancy. They review reproductive anatomy, sexual decision making, and what birth control is. The lesson concludes with a...
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The Digital Cat-A Purrfect Solution!

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore anatomy through digital photography. In this digital art lesson, students create a portfolio of various animals and label the structures of each.
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Fish Workings

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe, hypothesize, and draw conclusions regarding fish. They examine their anatomy, and how they function in their environment.
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Watercolor Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify and analyze the anatomy of an insect and create a watercolor butterfly. They identify the three body parts of a butterfly by pointing to them on the butterfly they have created and demonstrate the splatter paint...
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Three Dimensional Art of Vertebrates and Invertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars, during this twelve week series of lessons, learn basic anatomy through life sketches of human skeletons and shells. They learn fundamentals of line and convey life through sketches learning science through art.
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Mouthpart Madness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the basic biology of a pest. They identify the four major kinds of insect mouthparts and explain how they work. Students examine the specific mouthparts and how they can limit food resources and in what environment an...
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Human Body Simon Says

For Teachers K - 12th
Students display their new knowledge of human body parts' names and locations, by playing an adaptation of the game Simon Says. A more sophisticated version of the game can be played with older students as they learn more specific names...
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The Action Potential

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
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Gas Exchange

For Students 9th - 12th
For this biology worksheet, students examine the process of respiration and specifically look at the biochemistry of gas exchange at the alveoli.
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The Heart

For Students 5th - 6th
In this heart anatomy instructional activity, students study the diagram of the heart and write in the terms to complete the diagram: aortic valve, multi valve, pulmonary valve, left ventricle, right ventricle, aorta, pulmonary artery,...
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Gadget Anatomy: Understanding Machines

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe a machine closely from several angles while it operates. Identify the elements of machines combined in different gadgets. Create a clear diagram of how a machine works.
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What Parts Are There to a Plant?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore botany by completing plant science worksheets. In this plant anatomy lesson plan, students examine real vegetables in class using magnifying glasses. Students identify the plants anatomy and complete worksheets...
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Parts of a Chicken

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this chicken anatomy worksheet, students color and label 11 major parts of a chicken. There is a word bank to assist students.
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Monarch Butterfly Diagram and Labeling Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
For this butterfly anatomy worksheet, students study the detailed labeled diagram of a Monarch butterfly. Students then fill in the blanks in a diagram of their own.
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Northern Leopard Frog

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this frog anatomy worksheet, students use the 7 body part names to correctly label a diagram of the Northern Leopard Frog. Students read the information paragraph about the frog.
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The Bean Book

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
A well-designed book on beans teaches kids about the anatomy of a bean. They cut out parts of a bean and paste them together. There are a lot of good descriptions of the parts of beans, such as the embryo, stored food, and the seed coat....
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Invertebrate Diversity

For Students 6th - 12th
Comparative anatomy prevails in the lesson exploring diversity among invertebrates. Biologists examine physical characteristics of an earthworm from phylum annelida and a meal worm from phylum insecta. They also inspect a cricket and a...
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Sea World

Whales

For Teachers K - 3rd
A whale of a lesson is sure to intrigue your elementary oceanographers! Learn about the mammals of the sea with a series of activities about whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Kids complete worksheets about the anatomy of a whale, create a...
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Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learn about the mammals of the sea with a lesson about seals, sea lions, and walruses. Kids study the characteristics of each pinniped with flash cards and information, and then analyze data about elephant seals, measure heat loss...
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"Ladybugs and Grasshoppers"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students paricipate in number of activities related to ladybugs and grasshoppers.
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Whose Skeleton is in Your Closet?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and measure parts of a model skeleton to determine sex, race, height and age. They produce a lab report from their inquiries.
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"Fish: Anatomy and Diversity in the Chesapeake Bay"

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore a variety of basic fish body form and their functions. They differentiate between different species of fish found in the Chesapeake Bay and St. Mary's River. In addition, they match pictures with descriptions using...
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Anatomy: Circulatory System

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the Internet to research the circulatory system. They explore the different organs of the circulatory system and their functions. There are animations, online quizzes, games, and interactive tours of this system.
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Mammal Anatomy Learning Cycle Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the anatomical and physiological structure of mammals and compare the different structures.