Learning Exercises

Themes in the study of biology and the porcess of science. see more

This module explores half life and how the declining amount of a parent radioactive isotope can be expressed by an... see more

This lesson has students learning about plant life and writing interrogative sentences about them. It goes hand in hand... see more

Students will view a video of the Monarch Butterfly’s life cycle. This video demonstrates the Monarch Butterfly’s life... see more

Individual or group project. Have students browse the website. Depending on what topic is being covered in class, choose... see more

According to state and national standards, elementary teachers are to plan and conduct experiments with the students in... see more

This is a reading comprehension and social skills activity. Course: 1st Grade see more

This is an activity that has students search the nine planets web site for the requirements for life; warmth, water and... see more

This activity uses a website that helps students develop a better understanding of genetically engineered crops. They are... see more

Students will make an edible, 3-D model of an animal or plant cell. The various organelles of the cell are represented by... see more

Students will compare the inside of an animal cell to a plant cell and find out just how different or similar we are to... see more

Students will observe how different objects may contain microbes. They will observe multiplication of microbes. see more

Students will compare and contrast animal mitosis and plant mitosis. Teacher should provide a handout with spaces... see more

Students will learn the concept of radioactive decay using this interactive website Course: Life Science see more

Simulate the use of a microscope and the concept of magnification. Course: Life Science, Botany, Biology see more

Students will get familiar making observations and using the scientific method during future laboratory work. Course:... see more

This lab contains an introduction to Mendelian genetics and contains an activity that can be done with middle school and... see more

This website goes through different topics on evolution. For each topic there are several animations/videos that help... see more

This assignment analyzes the different sizes of microbes. Course: Introduction to Biology for Non-Majors see more

A lecture on the male and female reproductive systems with the use of a website with colorful graphics. Course: 7th grade... see more

Student will be exposed to a lecture/demonstration on the muscle system. They will learn the differences between... see more

During this activity students investigate the concepts of osmosis and diffusion using Elodea cells. Course: Biology/ Life... see more

A brief lecture covering muscle tears, tendonitis, and the adngers of anabolic steroid use. Course: 7th grade Life... see more

Students will again learn about levers with human examples. Students will also watch a video on the Skeletal System... see more