Category: Anatomy

  • Brain Anatomy (Coloring)

    Brain Anatomy (Coloring)

    Students learn brain structures and their functions by reading short descriptions and coloring an image. The description are organized into three main areas of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. The brain stem also includes structures of the diencephalon (thalamus and hypothalamus). In addition to coloring the image according to the directions, students identify…

  • Label the Eye

    Label the Eye

    This worksheet shows an image of the eye with structures numbered. Students practice labeling the eye or teachers can print this to use as an assessment. There are two versions on the google doc and pdf file, one where the word bank is included and another with no word bank for differentiation. You could also…

  • Brain Crossword

    Brain Crossword

    Students can practice their knowledge of the brain by completing this crossword puzzle. The puzzle includes information about the lobes of the brain (frontal, occipital, parietal, and temporal) as well as specific structures within the brain and their function. The terms are intended for students of anatomy and physiology, where they must explore details of…

  • Anatomy and Physiology  Lesson on Tissues

    Anatomy and Physiology Lesson on Tissues

    Phenomenon based unit where students examine the case of a child with the epidermolysis bullosa.

  • Investigation: Earthworm

    Investigation: Earthworm

    This earthworm lab is a revised version of the observation lab that I have used for years. I wanted to make the lab more open-ended and include terminology within the lab instead of expecting them to know it from their notes or textbooks. Taxonomy chapters on annelids and other invertebrates are being phased out, and…

  • The Desperate Dozen

    The Desperate Dozen

    This is an introductory lesson for anatomy and physiology that I use as an icebreaker during the first few days of school. Students start learning classroom norms, particularly how to work in groups and what group expectations are. In this activity, students must decide the order in which hearts will be allocated to people needing…

  • Laboratory Activity – Explore the Senses

    Laboratory Activity – Explore the Senses

    Students rotate between 6 stations where they perform tasks to perform related to the senses, such as two point discrimination and reaction time.

  • Label and Color the Urinary System

    Label and Color the Urinary System

    This simple worksheet asks students to label the major structures of the urinary system. They can also choose to color the diagram. I use coloring sheets in anatomy and physiology classes but this could also be used in biology or as a supplemental graphic for a frog or fetal pig dissection. Though many of my…

  • Label and Color the Kidney

    Label and Color the Kidney

    This worksheet has a very simplified view of a kidney showing the cortex, renal pyramids, renal artery and vein, renal pelvis, and ureter. Students can practice labeling the structures and color coding the diagram. This worksheet was designed for a high school anatomy and physiology class and complements two other labeling and coloring worksheets: urinary…