Tag: animal
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The Six Kingdoms – Coloring and Graphic Organizer
Students often learn about biodiversity and taxonomy prior to learning the animal systems. We spend several days going over why animals need to be organized into groups. They learn about the taxonomic structure: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. To help remember the list, a helpful mnemonic is: “King Philip Came Over For Great…
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Lab: Animal Behavior and Habitat Selection
Understanding how animals respond to their environment is a fundamental concept in biology. In this engaging hands-on lesson, high school students explore animal behavior by observing how pillbugs (also known as roly-polies or woodlice) respond to different environmental stimuli. Part 1: Investigating Moisture Preferences The lesson begins by introducing students to the concept of taxis,…
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Label a Bacteria Cell
A short activity on bacteria cell form and function. Students label a diagram of a bacteria cell and answer questions.
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Inquiry Lab on Photosynthesis and Respiration
Discover how plants produce oxygen and energy through photosynthesis, and witness cellular respiration as it consumes oxygen. Engage in hands-on experiments, measuring real-time changes in oxygen levels.
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Cell Labeling (Remote)
Can you ever have too many cell labeling practice worksheets? This one uses Slides for students to drag and drop labels to the image.
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Podcast – Good Vibrations and Treehoppers
Introduce your students to the world of science podcasts! Listen to a short audio clip on treehoppers and how they use sound to attract mates.
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Virtual Microscope
This worksheet can be used with the Virtual Microscope where students can place specimens on a stage and use coarse and fine adjustment knobs to magnify up to 100x. Generally, I have my students practice with real microscopes, starting with a basic tutorial lab where they focus on the letter “e.” This virtual lab also…
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Learn the Animal Cell
This animal cell coloring worksheet can be used with freshman biology for years as a supplemental way to learn the parts of the cell. I assign it as a review or reinforcement exercise. It’s also a good activity for rainy days and sub days. This version of the cell coloring includes a cell diagram that…
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Cells Alive Worksheet
This worksheet follows diagrams and activities at CellsAlive.com which focuses on the size of cells compared to other objects, such as viruses and pollen. Students view interactive plant, animal, and bacteria cells to learn about the different structures associated with each.