LESSON PLANS
In this lesson, students learn why preservation of wildlife is important.
Students learn about the unusual world of the sea horse -- in which the father fish carries and gives birth to the…
ACTIVITIES
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…
Students compare two animals whose superficial characteristics are identical. Assesses students' ability to compare and…
REFERENCE
The natural world of mammals is introduced through full-color photography matched with clearly written text to build a…
Fly with amazing birds over deserts, seas, woodlands, and lush rainforests. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic…
Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness:…
WORKSHEETS
Students create their own turtle-shell pattern. This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to teach students about…
Quiz students on how insects move—flying, running, walking on water, or jumping—with the multiple-choice questions in…
BOOK GUIDES
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.
To lure ants for classroom study, students apply their knowledge of this insect to create ant bodies using candy.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Background information on the life span of reptiles and amphibians.
DAILY WARM-UPS
Should whales be kept in captivity? Use this reading passage to start a class discussion on this topic. After reading a…
Pupils will compare cow and chicken DNA and learn about the role DNA plays in biology in this printable science…
In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.
Students will learn to distinguish insects from non-insects.
Use this reference sheet with the Dinosaur Detectives lesson.
This book features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of animals, making for a seamless and striking…
In this guide, brilliant full-color photographs give the reader an "eyewitness" view of the world of eagles, vultures,…
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?
The koala faces many threats to its habitat and food supply. Get students thinking about what they can do to help save…
Students read the animal facts on survival instincts and match the behaviors with the animals.
Insects have incredible senses! Discover key facts about insects' abilities to see, smell, taste, feel, and hear in this…
