Biology Hands-On Activities

Characteristics of Living Things Reading | What is Life? | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This Grade 6–8 reading comprehension article and questions introduces students to the characteristics shared by living things and how scientists determine whether something is alive. Students explore why showing one life-like feature—such as growing, moving, responding, or releasing energy—is not en

6th - 8th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Characteristics of Living Things Lesson | Living vs Nonliving | 6, 7, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

This 7 Characteristics of Living Things lesson introduces students to the major characteristics shared by living organisms in a clear, student-friendly way This middle school life science lesson builds understanding without overwhelming learners. Students examine familiar examples—including plants r

6th - 8th Science, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Characteristics of Living Things Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

These three characteristics of living things data graphing activities will help your students understand how organisms grow and develop, obtain and use energy, respond to environmental changes, and maintain stable internal conditions—all while building strong graphing and data-analysis skills. This

6th - 9th Graphing, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+3

Also included in: Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Ecosystem Health & Biodiversity Data Graphing Lab Bundle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Created by
TWFScience

These three ecosystem health and biodiversity data graphing activities will help your students understand how habitat loss, invasive species, environmental conditions, and pollinator changes affect populations, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and ecosystem balance—all while building strong graphin

6th - 9th Graphing, Biology, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+3

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

What Makes Something Alive Reading Comprehension | Grade 8 and Up

Created by
TWFScience

What Makes Something Alive? Living, Once-Living, and Nonliving Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores how scientists use evidence to classify objects as living, once-living, biologically produced but never independently living, or nonliving. Students learn that appearance,

8th - 12th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

What Makes Something Alive? Reading | Living, Once-Living, Nonliving | 6, 7, 8th

Created by
TWFScience

This Grade 6–8 reading comprehension article and questions helps students determine what makes something alive by comparing living, once-living, and nonliving objects at the appropriate reading level. Students learn that movement, growth, or appearance alone cannot prove that something is alive. Ins

6th - 8th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Characteristics of Living Things Lesson Bundle | What is Life, Living, Nonliving

Created by
TWFScience

Help your students understand what makes something alive with this growing Characteristics of Living Things Bundle for middle school science. Students explore the differences between living, once-living, and nonliving things while learning how organisms are organized, use energy, grow, respond to st

6th - 9th Biology, General Science, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+2

Is Yeast Alive? STEM Investigation | What Makes Something Alive?

Created by
TWFScience

Students will investigate yeast, cellular energy use, and the characteristics of living things by comparing yeast under four different experimental conditions. Using bottles, balloons, sugar, yeast, and warm and cold water, students explore how the presence of yeast, sugar availability, and temperat

7th - 11th Biology, Chemistry, Engineering

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Prescribed Burns Decision Challenge | Forest Management, Forest Fire Management

Created by
TWFScience

This Prescribed Burns Decision Challenge will help your students understand how fire ecology, fuel buildup, wildfire risk, succession, biodiversity, forest recovery, and human impact are connected. This activity gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students analyze ecology data, compare fores

6th - 10th Biology, Environment, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3+3

Also included in: Real World Ecology Decision Challenges Bundle | Ecosystems Activity

Genetics and Environment - Trait Distribution Data Graphing Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL

Created by
TWFScience

These three genetics and environment data graphing activities will help your students understand how genetic probability predicts inherited traits, why observed trait ratios vary among samples, and how environmental conditions affect the distribution of expressed traits—all while building strong gra

9th - 12th Graphing, Biology

NGSS HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3

STAGE 2 UNIT 4 NSW SCIENCE 2025 vertebrates & invertebrates, muscle and skeletal

Created by
Oceanview Resources

This complete unit is designed to compliment the recent unit rolled out by NSW Education Department 2025/6. It is based on the unit of work UNIT 4 STAGE 2The learning outcomes of this unit are:Physical and living systems depend on energy16 hourly lessons plus 4 hours of additional/optional content.

3rd - 4th Biology, General Science, Physical Science

Engaging Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities | Unique Biomimicry Adventures

Created by
Asa Jomard

Transform your Spring classroom with captivating Caterpillar and Butterfly Projects! This comprehensive resource features biomimicry design activities that integrate outdoor learning experiences. Students learn from and mimic caterpillars' and butterflies' strategies for survival and thriving in nat

1st - 3rd Biology

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+1

Engaging Owl Project | Explore Biomimicry Design Activities for STEAM Learning

Created by
Asa Jomard

Dive into our Engaging Owl Project! This lesson plan uses biomimicry and STEAM activities to spark curiosity and creativity in students. Perfect for educators seeking innovative ways to teach about owls and nature.Key Features:Biomimicry in Action: Discover how the remarkable owls inspire innovative

1st - 3rd Science, Biology

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+2

Explore the Butterfly Life Cycle | Engaging Biomimicry Design Thinking Projects

Created by
Asa Jomard

Take flight with our engaging Butterfly Life Cycle Activities! This comprehensive resource combines the wonder of metamorphosis with the power of biomimicry design, inspiring students to explore the world of butterflies in a new way.Why Butterflies?A Symbol of Transformation: Butterflies are captiva

1st - 3rd Visual Arts, Biology

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+3

Inspiring Bee Life Cycle Activities | Unique Biomimicry Design Thinking Project

Created by
Asa Jomard

Buzz into the Fascinating World of Bees with STEAM-Powered Learning! Discover a comprehensive resource that takes your students on an exciting journey into the world of bees. This project combines STEAM learning, biomimicry design, and non-fiction exploration and will inspire your students to observe

1st - 3rd Biology, General Science

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+3

Engaging Frog Life Cycle Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Adventures

Created by
Asa Jomard

Leap into Learning and Unleash the Wonders of Frogs! Dive into the captivating world of frogs with this comprehensive educational resource. This guide offers an in-depth exploration of the frog life cycle, infused with biomimicry design activities and STEAM concepts. Through engaging, hands-on activi

1st - 3rd Visual Arts, Biology

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+3

Engaging Spider Activities with Biomimicry Challenges for Fall and Halloween

Created by
Asa Jomard

Transform Halloween Science with Spider Biomimicry: Where Nature's Engineers Meet Innovative Design!Turn your students' spider fascination into a powerful STEAM learning experience! This engaging project-based resource teaches biomimicry through one of nature's most incredible innovators—the jumping

1st - 3rd Biology

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+2

Also included in: Engaging Fall/Autumn Activities Bundle | Fun Biomimicry Design Challenges

12 Days of Christmas STEAM Challenge | Endangered Animals Biomimicry Design

Created by
Asa Jomard

Celebrate the Season While Saving Species: 12 Days of Christmas STEAM Challenge! Transform the beloved holiday carol into a powerful learning experience that combines festive fun with endangered animal conservation and biomimicry design thinking!What Makes This Resource Special?This unique Christmas

1st - 3rd Art, Biology

NGSS 1-LS1-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+2

Inspiring Chameleons Biomimicry Cards | Design Challenges

Created by
Asa Jomard

Unlock the Secrets of Chameleons with Engaging Biomimicry Cards! Enhance your biomimicry lessons with our versatile Biomimicry Cards focused on chameleons' fascinating adaptations. These cards inspire creativity and critical thinking, allowing students to explore the unique biological strategies that

2nd - 4th Science, Biology

NGSS K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, 3-LS3-2+1

Also included in: Unique Biomimicry Card Adaptations Bundle | Inspiring Biomimicry Adventures

Inspiring Biomimicry Cards Elephant | Explore Biological Strategies & Design

Created by
Asa Jomard

Unlock the Wonders of Elephant Adaptations with Engaging Biomimicry Cards! Enhance your biomimicry lessons with our versatile Biomimicry Cards focused on elephants' fascinating adaptations. These cards deepen students' understanding of biological strategies and inspire creativity through problem-solv

2nd - 4th Science, Biology

NGSS K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, 3-LS3-2+1

Also included in: Unique Biomimicry Card Adaptations Bundle | Inspiring Biomimicry Adventures

Engaging STEM Octopus Activities | Life Cycle | Unique Biomimicry Adventures

Created by
Asa Jomard

Spark Curiosity and Creativity with Our Sea Animals Activities!This comprehensive nonfiction resource is designed to immerse students in the fascinating world of these intelligent invertebrates, sparking curiosity and creativity.What's Included in This Resource?Life Cycle Exploration: Discover the i

2nd - 4th Science, Biology

NGSS K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-2

Inspiring STEAM Camel Activities | Life Cycle | Unique Biomimicry Adventures

Created by
Asa Jomard

Embark on an Extraordinary Desert Adventure with Our Camel Life Cycle & Biomimicry STEAM Resource! Transform your science curriculum into an unforgettable exploration of one of nature's most fascinating survivors—the camel! This comprehensive, hands-on resource combines life science, biomimicry d

2nd - 4th Science, Biology

NGSS K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-2

Engaging Bird's Nest Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects

Created by
Asa Jomard

This nonfiction resource is designed to captivate students and immerse them in hands-on exploration of the remarkable world of nest building. Get ready for an exhilarating dive into the world of birds and explore how birds are using low value materials to create amazing homes.What are you waiting fo

1st - 3rd Science, Biology

NGSS K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-1+1

Engaging Portuguese Man-of-War Superpower Report | Design Inspired Activities

Created by
Asa Jomard

Meet the venomous Portuguese Man-of-War that is not an animal but rather a colony of animals! What a great way to capture your students' interest in animals with a science project about this remarkable creature that drifts with the winds! This Animal Superpower Report will make your science projects

2nd - 4th Science, Biology

NGSS 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2+2