To illuminate how afterimage occurs, create a star, square, or other geometric-shaped light for learners to look at for 30 seconds. Then, have them explain what they see as they shift their focus to a blank wall. A full explanation of...

Define terminology related to a circle. Practice accuracy in measuring and then create a spreadsheet based on data collected from solving for parts of a circle. Groups can have fun analyzing their data as it relates to Pi.

Learners are able to discuss the difference between a proton, a neutron and an electron. They also can explain the difference between an ionic and a covalent bond. Students know the main structure of atoms and molecules. Student are able...

Students identify via slides prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They identify plant or animal cells from slides or pictures. Students are given the question of the day. They are asked which has a nucleus, a prokaryotic or eukaryotic...

In this crossword puzzle about Cnidarians worksheet, 6th graders write examples, words being defined, parts of the Cnidarians, and kinds of Cnidarians to complete the crossword puzzle review. Students write seventeen answers..

In this endocrine system worksheet, students review the structures and functions of the parts that make up the endocrine system. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank and 6 matching questions.

Learners investigate and study the different systems of a plant. In this biology lesson, students define, transpiration, roots, xylem and other important parts of a plant cell. They discuss the process a plant goes through taking up...

Learners investigate the immune system. In this immune system instructional activity, students explore the immune system through participating in a WebQuest. After completing the WebQuest, learners create a video documentary or chart.

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.

The classic in-class demonstration using celery dipped into water with food coloring is the highlight of this biology lesson plan. Young scientists discover that organisms are made up cells and have distinguishing characteristics. After...

In this plant science learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle with 48 questions. They identify the different parts of a plant.

Students make a mold using Plaster of Paris and then make a cast using that same mold. They pick a fossil and describe how it looks. They write a fictionalized story about its life, or burial. (

Students set up a cell membrane with the material provided by their teacher and then arrange beads properly to show how the sodium and potassium ions are arranged. They then make a model representing the axon of a neuron.

This is a well-designed, creative lesson to help learners learn more about the human memory. Working in pairs, students complete tasks and gather data. Excellent websites for resources are also provided.

In this light spectrum worksheet, students will read a diagram and a chart listing information about the different types of light rays from Gamma rays to radio waves. Then students will write a short essay about a new life-form that...

Students prepare PowerPoint presentation on DNA and cells. In this biology lesson plan, students create a storyboard of their presentation. They share the finished project in class. 

Learners examine how antibiotics work and why they are effective. For this antibiotic lesson, students discover that when harmful germs get inside the body, the immune system may not be strong enough to fight the germs off. ...

Students identify the parts of the egg and observe the composition of the egg parts.

In this online interactive English worksheet, students respond to 7 multiple choice questions that require them to use verbs appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this digestion worksheet, students review the organs involved in the digestive process along with the function of these organs. This worksheet has 5 fill in the blank, 8 short answer, and 7 matching questions.

Students become aware of the ways in which packaging is designed to attract kids. In a series of activites, students compare similar food products, assess nutritional value, and participate in field trip to see how packaging affects...

Students complete a project where they label the parts of a coral polyp and discuss the differences between plants and animals. Students use marshmallows, sprinkles, toothpicks, and more to label their coral polyp.

Fourth graders practice measuring different objects in inches. Individually, they estimate the length of the same object in centimeters and then calculate the actual length. They compare and contrast their estimate to the actual length...

Students explain the concepts of what DNA is and where it is located in a cell, identify the two types of molecules that make up the rungs of a DNA molecule and identify the two types of Purine and Pyrimidine molecules