Constance McMorris

Students will be introduced to the cell theory as well as some of the scientists who formulated it. The microscope will be introduced as an integral part of cell study. Students will compare plant and animal cells using a Venn diagram as a graphic organizer. Students will complete a cell models that distinguish cell organelles and their functions as class and homework projects. Students will also use problem-solving and process skills to hypothesize during teacher-led demos and class lab ac

Introduction to Periodic Table Activities lessons usually take about two weeks to complete. The Element Book Cover is completed after introduction of the Periodic Table. This activity allows students to be creative as the use what they have learned. After the activity, students may place the book cover on their science textbook. Element drawing pages are graded and can also be used to assign several drawings to each student for homework or class work. Directions are given to enable the teach

Most medical procedures have names that sound difficult, but can be interpreted by breaking the names apart. This short lesson uses stems, prefixes, and suffixes to help students understand the meanings of otherwise difficult science and health vocabulary terms with common core connections to English Language Arts.