Lessons and Activities

Skeletal-Muscular Systems

This lesson explores two human body systems: the skeletal and muscular. Ideas are explored of their connectedness with many examples given for each system. Two activities are included which demonstrate muscle fatigue and reaction times. Several GOs are included for student completion.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 29, 2009

Posted by:

Tracy Tishion    

The Human Digestive System: An Introduction

This lesson is an introduction to the study of our digestive system. Organs and their functions are discussed. The digestive process is explored for several organs and two labs/activities are included.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 28, 2009

Posted by:

Tracy Tishion    

Photosynthesis Reaction Matching

Students need to move the correct items to the reactants and products side of the reaction. Once completed they will move the molecule into the decoder to see if they were correct.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 28, 2009

Posted by:

argentar

Friction Forces Graphic Organizer

Graphic organizer that compares the four main types of friction: static, sliding, rolling, and fluid.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 27, 2009

Posted by:

Travis Rink   

Insect Order Match

Concentration game where students attempt to match an insect with the correct order. Can be adapted to other content.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 27, 2009

Posted by:

mkalowe   

Ecology Jeopardy

Jeopardy type game - using eraser tool instead of reveals. Can alter to fit your content

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 27, 2009

Posted by:

mkalowe   

Symbiosis

A very simple but effective lesson that introduces symbiosis with a handful of examples and provides a great opportunity to get the class involved with a directional thumbs activity.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 26, 2009

Posted by:

skasztan

Reaction of aluminum and iodine

A small amount of aluminum powder and iodine are combined with a couple of drops of water.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 24, 2009

Posted by:

sjkinate 

What Element Am I - A Periodic Trend Activity

This activity will allow students to apply their knowledge of periodic trends and information concerning the periodic table. Students select a variety of cards and use clues to determine which element is being referred to.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 23, 2009

Posted by:

Travis Rink   

Introduction to Mammals

Characteristics, traits, and examples are explored in this introductory lesson on the study of mammals. Topics covered include marsupials, monotremes, and placental mammals. A number of Go's (graphic organizers) are incorporated into the lesson.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14

• Subjects:

  Science

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 22, 2009

Posted by:

Tracy Tishion