STEM Lesson Plans

In this fifth grade lesson plan, students extract DNA after reading about a young girl who is persistent in showing her parents she can be responsible. Students engage in identifying character traits

This lesson has students create a unique graphical visual of the components of blood within a vial. These components of blood are then researched and used as a control for accomplishing two

This STEM Argumentative Research Project engages students in exploring the scientific, ethical, and societal implications of themes in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Students will work in groups to

This hands-on lesson plan includes a lab that can be done to understand cell membrane properties. Students will provide evidence to support the claim that all biological systems demonstrate some

In this lesson, students use microscopes to find cells in the different stages of the cell cycle.

In this exciting 5th grade science lesson, students will delve into the microscopic world using microscopes and explore the field of nanotechnology. The lesson begins with an engaging introduction to

Continue the exploration of fungi and harvest the grown mushrooms in the classroom with this engaging lesson! Students will build a model of a chosen mushroom type, taste test and record observations

Explore the world of fungi by exposing students to how mushrooms grow, the differences between plants and fungi, growing mushroom examples in the classroom, dissecting various mushroom samples and

Students will grow two plants, one control and one with a manipulated independent variable. Throughout the time the plant grows students will monitor the plants and make observations. They will also

This is a week-long set of lessons building on the structure and function of skin. The first few days will have students using technology to complete research. Students will also explore the

This lesson is designed for 11 & 12th grade anatomy and physiology students. Students will design and execute a lab where they record their own electrical conduction system of the heart.

The emphasis of this lesson is for students to see that their heart rate will increase after 1 minute of jumping jacks because the cells need additional oxygen while exercising, making their heartbeat

A look at all of the anatomy homeostatic responses that the body has. Each section has a lab or calculations.

This is a lesson plan which draws importance to the ability of trees to carbon sequester in urban areas. As the world urbanizes more and more each day, it is important for our health to emphasize

In this engaging lesson, students will explore human regenerative medicines through the planarian's ability to regenerate. Planarians have specials cells that allow themselves to modify and regrow

This outstanding multi-day lesson covers the anatomical design of the respiratory system. Students will work on a basic model project to simulate breathing action and the diaphragm. They will also

How do light rays reflect and refract? Does light travel at different speeds in different mediums? This lesson reviews how light waves can be reflected and refracted, and how light waves can change

A lesson on what diabetes is, what is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, creating a food diary, how the sugar gets into cells, how to count carbs, and how people with Type 1 diabetes

In this engaging lesson, students take a look at the effects of dehydration and over hydration on the body and electrical conductivity of the heart. They will also learn about what electrolytes are

This lesson is about exploring Arizona's state bird, the cactus wren, that lives in the desert, has special body parts and behaviors that help it survive in its harsh environment. Students will learn

Students will dive into the fascinating world of parasitology as they collaborate in teams of three to analyze and evaluate the presence of parasites. The lesson aims to enhance both teamwork and

In this laboratory you will use the ELISA (Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) for detecting the presence of an antigen, such as a disease-related agent, from a sample of body fluid. You will be given

Lesson plan integrating Arizona Science and ELA standards for comparing and researching animal cells and plant cells, followed by a creative video project where students personify the parts of a

The lesson is primarily about building a Lego or any block tower with a good foundation. This can be done in a group of 5 - 7 students. In my case I am considering 7th and 8th grade class to perform