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BioMusic
Two units of biomusicology instruction for grades 2–3 and 4–5. Your students will be fascinated by these lessons that cover the miracles of animal communication, the mechanics of sound, and their connections to the field of music.
Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)
Biomusicologist
In BioMusic, page 1.8
In this lesson, students will learn about the field of biomusicology. They will investigate current scientific research and understand how researchers often must work in teams to achieve their goals.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Guidance and Music Education)
By Debra Hall and Crystal Patillo.
Bones and muscles
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.4
In this lesson for grade seven, students draw bones inside an outline of a human body, and then conduct experiments exploring how muscles work.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
By John Boyd.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.
Inquiry: You are an earthworm
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.5
This lesson for grade 6 will help students understand the cycling of matter. Students assume they are earthworms and learn by asking questions about their life processes. The lesson also introduces career possibilities in the soil science field.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
By April Galloway and Christine Scott.
Microbiology: Bacteria in our environment
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.5
In this lesson, students will learn about bacterial cells and will participate in a lab measuring the growth of bacterial colonies.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

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NASA's Quest Project
NasaQuest includes chat and webcast sessions to put students in touch with the current efforts in space science. NASA Quest is an excellent site for teachers and media specialists working to integrate information and technology skills into their curriculum.... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: NASA
National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education: Free Resources for Science Teachers
Provides free resources for sciences teachers on a selection of 41 topics for all grade levels. Students will engage in the supporting, interactive multimedia activities. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: National Institutes of Health
National Sea Grant Library: Digital Libraries
This web site provides resources for marine science education including lesson plans, activities, games, resource guides, and more. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: National Sea Grant Library
US National Library of Medicine: Online Exhibitions and Digital Projects
Digital exhibits and projects posted for public viewing and use, some of which contain lesson plans or activities for students. Includes resources appropriate for science, fine arts, language arts, technology, and history. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: US National Library of Medicine