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Drawing sea turtles: This lesson plan takes students step by step through drawing a sea turtle, using the process to discuss the animal's anatomy.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Arachnid anatomy!: This lesson is part of a science unit entitled “Spiders: Fact and Fiction.” During this lesson, learning will focus on specific body anatomy, functions and distinguishing characteristics of spiders.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science); By Susan Sharples.

Water, water everywhere...: This is a good beginning of the year lesson to review fractions, decimals, geometry (the number of degrees in a circle and drawing a circle with a protractor), graphing, and metric measurement. This lesson is a good way for students to meet their peers while working cooperatively in a task-oriented group. The watermelon you will be using for the activity is also a good start-of-the-year treat. Be sure to get an extra watermelon or two to share at the end of the activity.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics); By Jayne Brown.

Anatomical man: This fifteenth-century illustration shows believed relations between areas of the body and the zodiacal signs. The caption reads, "Look at the signs of the zodiac. They correspond to each part of the body, starting with pisces, the feet, and working up their...; Format: image/illustration

Do you know your body?: Students learn to identify different body parts and how they move. They explore moving and using these parts in general and personal space.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Healthful Living); By Bill Knight.

Genesis Farm School: Visit this working farm and enter into a learning laboratory where students will have fun and a hands-on experience with nature.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Scutes of a turtle's carapace: The carapace of a turtle, its upper (dorsal) shell, is divided into plates called scutes that overlie a layer of interlocking bones. Typically the scutes are made of keratin, which also makes up human fingernails and the horns of animals...; Format: image/illustration

Chora church: This picture is a view of the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey, which was originally a Byzantine church and was converted into a mosque by the Ottoman rulers. The photograph shows a reddish brown building with several domes and many windows. The building is...; Format: image/photograph

Port Discover: Students will enjoy visiting this new hands-on science and health center which is geared to the pre-k to fifth grade curriculum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Anatomy of the heart: Students develop their knowledge of the circulatory system by studying the structure and function of the heart and its vessels.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Development and Science); By Daniel Isenberg and Sharon Mcdonald.

Discovery Place and the Charlotte Nature Museum: Discovery Place offers hands-on activities in all areas of science for students at both the Discovery Halls and Charlotte Nature Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Comparative anatomy: A continuum: In groups, students will design a presentation that will trace the development of an organ system through the major phyla of the animal kingdom looking for the relationships between structure and function by documenting adaptations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development, Information Skills, and Science); By Joan Warner and Melissa Thibault.

Reading picture books: resources for teachers: Illustrations, picturebook finding aids, and great picture book websites.; By Melissa Thibault.

Health and the Human Body: How do the cells in different systems of the human body differ in form and function? Explore human body systems, their cellular components, and biological hazards that affect your body's health.; Format: bibliography/help

TV careers: Reality vs. fantasy: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 1.6; In this lesson for grade seven, students discuss compare television portrayals of careers with reality.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance); By Jen Presley.Adapted by Kenyatta Bennett and Sonya Rexrode.

Facial studies through creation of a face jug: In this interdisciplanary lesson, students study the anatomy of the face and use what they have learned to create thumbnail sketches of expressive faces on jugs. The lesson incorporates elements of social studies, earth science, psychology, and artistic meaning.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Lori Shepley, Melissa Thibault, and Nelle Hayes.

Packaging resources: In Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide, page 2.3; LEARN NC is especially interested in publishing "packages" of resources that integrate instructional plans, best practices, and/or materials for student learning, including primary sources and multimedia. Teachers will be more likely to use and adapt upon...; Format: /help

Shooting for archery trivia: In this lesson, students will continue to improve target shooting by aiming for index cards placed on their targets. The cards will contain questions pertaining to archery terminology, which will also serve as a review.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Healthful Living)

Hands-on biology: Hands-on science exploration clarifies difficult concepts and engages learners who have difficulty in more traditional classrooms. This article looks at an inquiry-based classroom that meets the needs of all of its students.; Format: article/best practice; By Waverly Harrell.

Getting to know spiders: This lesson is useful for helping students understand the differences between spiders and insects. They will also learn about a spider's particular body parts. Live spiders will be observed over the course of a few days to see how sound, light, and movement affect the spiders.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science); By Bree Welmaker.

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