Students are introduced to the unit on the importance of diversity of life and the role that interdependence plays in our worlds. this is part of a multi-lesson plan unit on the diversity of life.

In this crossword puzzle activity, 7th graders read the definitions that relate to the protista kingdom and then complete the crossword puzzle.

Sixth graders will simulate the spread of a virus such as HIV through a population by "sharing" (but not drinking) the water in a plastic cup with several classmates. Although invisible, the water in a few of the cups will already be...

In this science worksheet, students answer 14 questions about respiration. For example, "Cellular Respiration starts off with..."

Take a peek inside a plant or animal cell, and examine the structure and function of each organelle.

Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...

Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.

This investigation allows students to observe cells from multiple sources. Plant, animal and bacterial cells will be observed as well as cells from multicellular organisms and single-celled organisms. After providing written descriptions...

A complete site from iKnow.net that compares the various phases of mitosis in plant and animal cells. Text is supplemented with pictures of each phase.