+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Classification

For Students 9th - 12th
In this classification worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 12 words associated with taxonomy and classification.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Insect Mania

For Students 6th - 8th
In this biology activity, students create a game about insects using the Jeopardy game format and include at least 5 different topics with 5 questions for each topic. They also create a poster on at least 4 different orders of insects.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Identifying Organisms

For Students 8th - 9th
For this organisms worksheet, students explain why scientists use common names to identify organisms and why scientific names are important. Then they describe the characteristics of the bark of a Betula alleghaniensis and how many pairs...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Butterfly Report

For Students 4th - 6th
In this biology worksheet, students draw or trace an accurate picture of a butterfly. Then they complete the information related to their butterfly's classification and list the habitats where they are likely to be found. Students also...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adopt-An-Insect II

For Students 6th - 8th
In this biology worksheet, students adopt an insect of their choice and draw a diagram of their insect, labeling the major body parts. Then they describe where their insect can be found and what they eat.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Butterfly Report

For Students 7th - 9th
In this biology worksheet, students write an insect report about the butterfly, giving its common and scientific name. Then they describe the butterfly habitats and winter plans. Students also describe three interesting facts about the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Amphibian Identification Exercise

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are told that Idaho is home to many amphibians. They use the key to identify the species that are listed on the list. Students use the key to compare their species with the choices given and choose the option that best matches...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Silly Science

For Students 7th - 8th
For this science worksheet, learners use the dichotomous key to identify common objects listed on the sheet. Then they write the scientific name of each object.
+
Website
Tree of Life Project

The Tree of Life Web Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tree of Life Web Project contains information on living organisms including their history and characteristics. Over 3,000 web pages are linked together uniting all living things.
+
Website
Other

Alameda County Mosquito Abatement: Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion on the general characteristics of the mosquito, its feeding habits, flight habits and life cyle.
+
Lesson Plan
Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Taxonomy Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan that allows young scholars to pretend to be an alien taxonomist working with fictitious animals to create their scientific name, classification chart, design a dichotomous key, and create a food web.