These high-interest lessons and worksheets get students actively involves in learning -- even students who are poorly motivated, learning disabled, or who lack English proficiency. Moreover, they easily accommodate different learning styles and offer questions on three cognitive levels, making it easy to tailor each lesson to individual needs.

For your teaching convenience, the lessons are organized into 11 units that can stand alone or supplement any text. The units, along with a sample lessons from each, include:

1. THE MICROSCOPE -- "Making a Compound Microscope"
2. THE CELL -- "The Anatomy of a Cell"
3. THE SKELETON-- "Does Calcium Really Make Bones Strong?"
4. MUSCLES -- "The Muscles of the Human Body"
5. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM-- "Specialized Areas of the Brain"
6. THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM -- "Investigating a Drop of Blood"
7. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM -- "How Chemicals Can Stimulate a Cell"
8. THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM-- "Testing for Carbon Dioxide During Exhalation"
9. THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM -- "Simulating the Steps of Digestion"
10. THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM -- "Internal Anatomy of the Kidney"
11. REPRODUCTION -- "Making a Plaster Model of the Human Embryo"

And theimportant health issue AIDS gets detailed coverage in a series of lessons on the immune system, how the HIV virus works, and how AIDS can and cannot be spread.

Best of all, you'll find that each unit is complete and ready for use, including step-by-step teacher instruction