Worksheet
Curated OER

Becoming Human

For Students 9th - 12th
In this evolution worksheet, students access a specific website and then answer questions about human evolution based on what they discovered at the website. This worksheet has 19 short answer questions and 3 essay questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tulips: Predicting the Arrival of Spring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the blooming of tulips as a tool to measure spring's journey north. They predict when tulips bloom at 13 selected Journey North gardens in various geographic regions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prosthetic Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research characteristics of different body parts. Students design and sketch a prosthetic they developed. They share their idea with the class and complete a worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Way to Roots Grow?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore roots and how they grow. They observe as seeds planted in various directions grow and record their observations. Students discuss the direction in which the roots are growing.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brine Shrimp Feeding

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the diet of the brine shrimp. This is an introduction to a math measurement of a micrometer because of the size of the food brine shrimp feed upon. They make predictions about the types of food shrimp eat based on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adaptations To the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design and construct an imaginary animal that is perfectly adapted to a particular type of biome. They give the animal a scientific name, place it in a phylum and write descriptions about its behavior, reproduction, foraging,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sharkland Wiki

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, while researching the waters around southern Africa and viewing a video of the episode "Sharkland" from Thirteen's series NATURE, critique reliability of online resources and analyze the various components of a wiki. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mechanism of Our Eyes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the eye as the organ of vision, They look at a drawing of the eyes and study the names of the parts. While working with a partner, they observe what happens when the lights are turned lower and lower. Finally, they look at...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animal Top Trumps

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders evaluate different animals. In this animal parts lesson, 2nd graders create a game that compares animals based on five concepts- attack, defend, agility, speed and size.
Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Skin Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Users will test their knowledge of the anatomy of the skin by taking this 13 question quiz.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Anatomy of Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve deep into the anatomy of Hurricane Katrina through this interactive produced by PBS. The interactive contains slides, videos and charts that begin with the birth of Katrina. Follow her path as she gains strength and finally falls...
Handout
Other

University of Cairo: Medicine in Old Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Details evidence from the Smith papyrus and the Ebers papyrus in order to provide an idea of the knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology of the ancient Egyptians.
Activity
Other

Rabbit Anatomy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the picture of the rabbit and learn about the various parts of the rabbit and their functionality. Other interesting facts about rabbits are presented on this page.
Website
Other

Zygote: Zygote Anatomy Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3D anatomical product that allows students to explore the muscles, bones, organs, skin, and blood vessels that compose the human body.
Unit Plan
Other

Learn the net.com: Net Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the ways the Internet resembles a small town providing similar services, even though it is a global network.
Website
Other

Spine Anatomy: Abnormal Spine

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out images and brief descriptions of various spine abnormatlities, including a ruptured disk, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, snd arthritis.
Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Ear Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Players will test their knowledge of the structure of the ear by clicking on the correct dot corresponding to the correct part of the ear.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Reflection/ray Model of Light: Anatomy of a Curved Mirror

For Students 9th - 10th
A physics tutorial focused on the behavior of light as it relates to concave mirrors.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Oral Care Tips for Great Teeth & Great Smiles

For Students 4th - 7th
Learn about milk and adult teeth, the types of teeth we have and their functions, the anatomy of a tooth, dental decay and tooth plaque, how to take care of your teeth, what dental braces do, what causes bad breath or halitosis, and why...
Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Best of Friends: Kids and Dogs

For Students K - 1st
A comprehensive site that explores every part of dog ownership. Learn the anatomy of a dog, breeds of dogs, costs to take care of a dog, and how to train the new pet. In addition, there are online activities, a teacher's guide, and...
Website
Other

Kidfish: Anatomy of a Fish

For Students 5th - 7th
A concise site that features a labeled picture of a fish and an explanation of the key parts of the fish anatomy. Contains links to some fish of the Northwest which include pictures and text.
Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Cuttlefish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the world of the cuttlefish, a unique cephalopod. Students will gain a greater understanding of this mollusk through fun facts, information on the anatomy, diet, predators and more at this site.
Website
Other

Cobras.org: The Cobra Snake: Fun Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Cobras.org provides 18 pages of cobra information ranging from cobra anatomy, enemies, and feeding habits, to resources, scientific classifications, and cobra bite first-aid.
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Bull Snake Printout

For Students 3rd - 8th
Also sometimes known as the gopher snake or pine snake, the Bull snake is a constrictor that suffocates its prey. Enchanted Learning presents information on its anatomy, diet, habitat, reproduction, and classification.