Take heart! Here's a lesson that will encourage learners to notice details. After listening to Sarah Vaughan singing "My Funny Valentine" and noting how the word heart relates to Valentine's Day, scholars observe a human heart image....

In this labeling the human heart activity, students observe an illustration of a human heart, label the parts using a word bank, and draw arrows showing the direction of the flow of blood. Students complete seven answers.

Students explore human anatomy by defining vocabulary terms. In this human heart lesson plan, students research the components of the respiratory system and complete handouts based on the role of the heart. Students define a list of...

Immerse biology learners in circulation and gas exchange for both simple organisms and higher animals. Six pages of short-answer questions and labelling of the human respiratory system are included. This assignment was written for an...

Third graders research the different aspects of the human heart. Groups work through steps to create a multimedia slide presentation. The presentation must follow pre-set criteria.

Young scholars examine human blood flow by comparing the pulse of athletes.  In this human body lesson plan, students discover the equation for finding the cardiac output from a human heart.  Young scholars identify heart rates...

Every moment, the systems in your body are working together to keep you breathing, standing, and thinking. Elementary schoolers explore the human body and its systems with an impressive, 15-page lesson plan that should leave your...

Students examine the functions of the heart and ways to maintain a healthy heart.  In this human body science lesson, students listen to Magic School Bus Inside the Human Heart, and diagram the human heart and blood flow. ...

Why are muscles important? Third graders study the different kinds and functions of muscles in the human body. After drawing arrows in an illustration to indicate where a muscle contraction would occur, they do their own experiment about...

How do bones help people move around? A science investigation prompts kids to draw arrows to certain bones that protect their organs. After they finish, they trace their hands on a piece of paper and trace the way their bones go. Great...

In this World Heart Day worksheet, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take a...

Students discover the benefits of a healthy heart through exercise.  In this physical education lesson, students participate in a few physical activities in order to get their hearts beating faster.  Students examine a visual...

The whys and wherefores of anticipation guides are detailed in a resource that models how to craft statements for this reading strategy.

Young scholars learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students make a personal heart profile of an important member of their own hardworking team.

Young scholars describe human anatomy by reading a children's book. In this heart health lesson, students examine illustrations of heart images and several organ related children's stories. Young scholars discuss ways to keep a healthy...

Students study Greek literature. In this Greek tragedies lesson, students explore the dance-dramas of Martha Graham. Students study the choreography that brings ancient Greek literature to life.

Students investigate where the blood in our hearts travels by observing a diagram in class.  In this cardiovascular lesson plan, students examine their own heart by checking their pulse in class.  Students investigate a human...

Explore the circulatory system with a cardiovascular pump activity that promotes discovery and discussion as class members create a functioning model of the heart. Continue the learning process through a web quest showcasing the...

In this vocabulary review activity, students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as the bolded word in each of 8 sentences. They work with words such as teeth, spread, breathe, heart and easily.

Students investigate the human circulatory system by experimenting with hoses.  For this human body lesson, students create a system of hoses simulating the circulatory system which they utilize to pass objects through....

Students examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Students read the book I Think I Forgot Something and...

Students explore human anatomy by completing a list of activities over five days. In this brain science lessons, students examine images of brains and identify the different parts. Students complete an in-class quiz regarding brain...

“Humanscape No.65” by Melesia Casas and Ester Hernandez’s “Sun Maid Raisins” launch a study of how works of art can advocate for social change. After examining these two works and discussing the human rights issues raised, class members...