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In recent years one of the most popular pet lizards has been the leopard gecko. It is an easy lizard to keep and breed, and can be very rewarding if you have the basic information. This web page is just that, a guide to all you need to know and more about Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research basic information about leopard seals and the Antarctic ecosystem. They draw diagrams of the Antarctic food web and predict factors that could potentially change its structure. They write paragraphs describing their drawings. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students brainstorm the hunting behaviors of animals in general and leopard seals in particular and read some basic information about leopard seals. They imagine that they are scientists who want to study leopard seal hunting. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students begin this lesson with a review of the seven continents and end with a focus on Africa. They examine the animals, land and the Nile River of Africa. They demonstrate their understanding through writing. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students probe several sayings and phrases in this seven lesson unit to discover how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. Expressions are scrutinized for examples of thought and wisdom of the culture in which they dwell. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students identify and locate the continent of Africa on a globe or map. They locate on a classroom map of Africa the place of origin of the myths/stories being read in class. They discover that the peoples of Africa and their stories are widespread. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students develop questions that scientists might have about animals in the Antarctic by going on a virtual field trip using a National Geopgraphic website. They observe predator prey interactions from the perspective of a Leopard Seal and collect information on prey species that the seal captures. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and discuss several Pourquoi tales--legends that explain why certain natural events occur. They complete a variety of activities surrounding each tale and then write their own Pourquoi tale. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students discuss what they know about the regions where snow leopards live. They observe the worksheets to see if they can identify any of the mountain ranges and then use atlases to check and complete the country identification worksheet. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students plan a pretend trip to the African continent choosing from several prominent places such as the Nile Delta, Mount Kilimanjaro or the Sahara Desert . In small groups, they form transportation, accommodation, packing, itinerary and customs committees to research information they need for the trip. Full Review »