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Normal Curve Areas - Population
In this normal curve areas activity, students follow 6 steps to compute the probability regarding the values from the population. First, they label x-scale with the mean and corresponding standard deviations and shade the area(s) under...
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Bacteria in Your Life
In this bacteria learning exercise, students conduct an experiment by looking through their cupboard and refrigerator at home and locating the expiration date on six foods. Then they record what they found in the table shown. Students...
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Proportional Rates
In this proportional rates activity, students read story problems, determine the necessary information, and identify a sequence of numbers at a specified time. This three-page activity contains three problems. The detailed answers are...
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Modeling a Gene Pool
In this genetic worksheet, students examine how gene frequency changes in a population of organisms. After completing 5 pre-lab questions, they work in pairs to collect data and answer 5 additional post-lab questions.
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Currents 2003
In this environment instructional activity, students read an article about growth and development of population and the environment. They respond to various types of questions throughout the article packet pertaining to what they read...
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Stack #84201 Word Search
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to biology. There are fifteen words located in the puzzle to find.
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Country Report Template
In this report worksheet, students fill in information related to a country. After choosing the country, students record it's capital, population, area, language, flag and other interesting information.
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Europe Puzzle
For this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle in reference to the geography of Europe. They identify the capital cities of various countries and the bodies of water which surround specific countries of Europe.
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Asia Crossword
In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle on the continent of Asia. They answer 21 questions related to the type of government systems found, capital cities, deepest lake, and lowest population density.
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Historical Geography Scavenger Hunt
Learners are told that Geography is the science that deals with the differentiation of the surface of the earth due to the influence of things like population, vegetation, geology, and land use. They explore the Geography Basics page. ...
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Ecosystems II
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concepts related to the careful balance of an ecosystem. They identify the beneficial and harmful relationships that can exist with diverse populations in an ecosystem. The lesson includes...
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Population Growth and Urban Planning
Students discuss the following terms and their definitions: zero population growth, population density, demographics, urban sprawl, census, immigration, migration, infrastructure, population booms, megacities, birthrate, death rate,...
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There's More To Sex Education Than AIDS Prevention
Students are introduced to the views on sexuality in the United States. In groups, they research data from five countries and compare them with the United States. Using the information, they develop reasons why the teenage pregnancy...
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Human Ecology: How it Relates to Population
Ninth graders are introduced to the concept of population. In groups, they research the problems associated with overpopulation and underpopulation. They practice calculating birth and death rates and discus how they can be used to...
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Population Needs vs. Population Deeds
Students examine the recent population explosion of the world. After watching a demonstration on closed systems, they identify the role humans have on the depletion of natural resources and lowering the standard of living. To end the...
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Food Pesticides and Their Risks to Children
Students examine an industrial disaster in India which affected the food for generations to come. In groups, they research the history of pesticides and place them into groups based on the type of pests they control. They partcipate in...
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A Tree Is More than a Street Name
Eighth graders discuss the role of trees as one of the most important natural resources. In groups, they examine how the forests nearby helped to shape their urban city. Using the internet, they research the use of the forest in early...
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Population Density In Fish
Students investigate how a population of fish multiplies in an ecosystem and the kinds of things that must be done to maintain a healthy population balance with other organisms that live there. They conduct an experiment to test the...
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Population Density
Students use the scientific method to conduct an experiment and use varied methods to gather background information. They correctly use lab equipment and prepare tables and graphs that organize, conclude, and present their findings. ...
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Significant Science: Statistics for Planet Earth
Ninth graders discover how statistics are used to interpret results of scientific experiments. Students write hypotheses and test the hypotheses by collecting data and organizing the data. Students graph their data to produce a visual....
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What is the Population Distribution of Cartoon Characters Living On the Pages of Your Newspaper?
Students read various cartoons in their local newspaper and calculate the population demographics, spatial distribution and grouping of the characters. Using this information, they create a population distribution map and share them with...
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Take Me Out To the Ball Game
Students use a map to graph and locate major league teams of different sports. In groups, they analyze the population data of the United States and compare it with the amount and location of the major league teams. They share their...
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Route 66 And Population Patterns
Learners investigate the geography located along Route 66. They research how the population patterns change in certain areas along the highway. Students use the information in order to form hypotheses about how and why the population...
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East Asia: Population Facts and Figures
Students examine population information from East Asian countries. Using a specified website, pupils explore the population of China, Japan, North Korea and South Korea. Classmates examine the population density compared to the world's...