BOOK GUIDES
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.
LESSON PLANS
Students will learn to distinguish insects from non-insects.
DAILY WARM-UPS
Develop students' reading skills as they learn about amphibians. This printable warm-up includes a science reading…
Students will read a passage about horses and answer comprehension questions. Use this printable warm-up to develop…
WORKSHEETS
The koala faces many threats to its habitat and food supply. Get students thinking about what they can do to help save…
Insects have incredible senses! Discover key facts about insects' abilities to see, smell, taste, feel, and hear in this…
Study the life cycle of an insect with the key facts in this printable. From egg to larva through metamorphosis, learn…
How do insects stay alert to their surroundings? Students learn about insects' sense organs as they complete a word-fill…
Learn about insects' amazing abilities to fly, climb, and jump great distances. In this printable, students will label…
How do insect predators catch their prey? Test students' knowledge with the insect predator quiz and wasp sting…
What dangers do insects face in our modern world? Find out by reading the facts in this worksheet, then use the…
Use this multiple-choice quiz to test students' knowledge of insect reproduction and insect life cycles.
ASSESSMENT
It's all about survival of the fittest – or the most creative. What do your students know about these unique animal…
Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians – how much do your students know about the animal kingdom?
REFERENCE
This book features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of animals, making for a seamless and striking…
Students will learn that human and other animal brains have many similarities.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Reviews of science-teaching materials recommended by K-12 science teachers.
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Use these bookmarks and badges to honor your students' participation in learning about amphibians and reptiles. This…
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Students are challenged to analyze what several species of amphibians have in common and how they are different. This…
ACTIVITIES
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.
In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.
Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.
Teach your students about squirrels while improving their reading comprehension skills. This printable warm-up includes…
A visit to a virtual honeybee hive illustrates what it takes to make a successful community.
