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- 1st - 3rd
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Students participate in an on site activity about animal classification at the Minnesota Zoo. While at the zoo and on the different trails, students answer questions about different animals found in each trail. They also choose any animal to watch for 10 minutes and record their observations and draw a picture of the animal. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare birds, their special habitat needs, and tips for identifying them in the wild. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students identify the characteristics of birds and explain how these characteristics are useful in their survival. They explain how both physical and environmental adaptations help birds survive and reproduce. Students create an imaginary bird based on information regarding appropriate adaptations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students are introduced to the types of vertebrates living in Connecticut. After taking a field trip to the Yale Peabody Museum, they organize the animals based on their Phylum, Order and Suborder. In groups, they research specific organisms to discover their similiarities and differences to other organisms. To end the lesson, they develop a poster showing a cladogram. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students explore ancient rock art in Arkansas. Through discussion, research, and hands on activities, they identify the animals and stylized features of rock art found in Arkansas. Students identify the various habitats of he animals found in the rock art and why they were significant to the people who drew them. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students explore and analyze the concept that there are different types of birds in our environment. They identify and label the different birds by appearance and song as well as assess how birds have adapted to the urban environment. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students compare and contrast the various observable features of two different turtles. in groups, they complete a visual analysis of the sea turtle and tortoise. Using their observations, they complete Venn Diagram of the observable differences between the two species. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the life and habits of animals. In groups, they observe answers and summarize their findings. Students develop a hypothesis, conduct research, and draw conclusions. They create a poster summarizing their findings and present it to the class. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students explore the origins of a traditional Christmas song. They adapt historic lyrics to have meaning in their lives today and fabricate, write, and illustrate an accordion book or card. They compare this song to the words of other holiday music. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students search for information and pictures about life in and around a pond. They visit a local ponds to sketch life that they see in the water and nearby. Students identify all plant and animal life. They find out what happens to pond life during harsh weather conditions such as droughts and prolonged freezes. Full Review »
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