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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Reptile and Amphibian Defense Systems

    Protecting themselves against predators is a full-time job for reptiles and amphibians. This article describes several…

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    Dinosaur Detectives

    In this lesson, students learn about amphibian evolution by comparing fossils with a modern-day skeleton. This is a…

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    Biology
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  • REFERENCE

    Eyewitness: Jungle

    Eyewitness: Jungle explores the world of rain forests and related ecosystems, bringing viewers face to face with…

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    Earth Science
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  • Measuring Turtle Length and Age

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    Measuring Turtle Length and Age

    Students will use these charts to measure the length of a turtle and to estimate a turtle's age.

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    Rainforests
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Estimating Turtle Size and Age

    Explore an activity that is appropriate for more advanced students who are learning about research and ways to analyze…

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Food Webs of Reptiles and Amphibians

    Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.

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    Food Web
    Reptiles
    Amphibians
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Reptiles and Amphibians Through the Ages

    Background information on the evolution of some reptiles and amphibians, as well as the extinction of others.

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    Discover a Pond Food Web

    Students learn about the diversity of animal life in a pond and the interdependence of pond organisms.

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    Biology
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  • What Is Wildlife Conservation?

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    What Is Wildlife Conservation?

    After matching each term about wildlife conservation with its description, students will read a passage about African…

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    Endangered Species
    Animals (Zoology)
    Environmental Science
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    Mystery of the Malformed Frogs -- Background Information

    Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Amphibian Population Declines

    Background information on the decline and extinction of many amphibians.

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  • LESSON PLANS

    Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies

    Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.

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    Ecology
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    Why Care About Amphibian Population Decline and Malformations?

    In this lesson, students learn why preservation of wildlife is important.

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    Rainforests
    Animals (Zoology)
    Oil Spills &amp
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  • REFERENCE

    Eyewitness: Amphibian

    Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness:…

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Reptile and Amphibian Life Span and Life History

    Background information on the life span of reptiles and amphibians.

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  • LESSON PLANS

    Mystery of the Malformed Frogs Lesson Plan

    In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.

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    Oil Spills &amp
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  • REFERENCE

    One Million Things: Animal Life

    This book features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of animals, making for a seamless and striking…

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  • REFERENCE

    Eyewitness: Eagle & Birds of Prey

    In this guide, brilliant full-color photographs give the reader an "eyewitness" view of the world of eagles, vultures,…

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    Animals (Zoology)
    Spring Season
    Biology
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  • Extinct, Endangered, and Threatened Animals Activity

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    Extinct, Endangered, and Threatened Animals Activity

    Using reference materials, students will research the habitats of extinct, endangered, and threatened animals listed in…

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    NSTA Recommends -- Animal Adaptations

    Reviews of science-teaching materials recommended by K-12 science teachers.

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    Animal Behavior
    Biology
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Care and Handling of Live Reptiles and Amphibians

    Distribute an article that gives important information on how to safely and properly handle live animals.

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  • LESSON PLANS

    Mimics Survive -- Camouflaged Reptiles

    Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.

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  • Animal Adaptations Project -- Teacher Notes

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    Animal Adaptations Project -- Teacher Notes

    A comprehensive set of notes to help you guide your students through this life-science project.

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    Animal Adaptation
    Animals (Zoology)
    Ecology
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  • Animal Adaptation Project -- Scoring Rubric

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    Animal Adaptation Project -- Scoring Rubric

    Give this rubric to students before they begin their animal adaptation project. Use it to evaluate the students' work in…

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