For this activity, students first listen to a story about animals that live under rocks, then go on an exploratory nature walk to see what animals they can find, living in their own small habitats. They write about their discoveries in a...

This lesson uses a real-life event to teach students about wildlife management, in this case of fish. The event was that the white bass, a fish preferred by local Hmong anglers, was moved from one lake to another in St. Paul, Minnesota....

This is a very brief overview of tubeworms, a hydrothermal vent marine animal.

Research the diet, habitat and behavior of polar bears, and compare and contrast the issues surrounding polar bears in their environment with those of bears in the U.S. Rocky Mountains. Rewrite a human/bear encounter from the bear's...

[Free Registration/Login Required] The flipchart explores habitats that support the different kinds of animals that live in the state. Students match pictures of animals to their habitats, unscramble letters to find the names of the...

A site about a tiny rodent who is a keystone species in the Great Plains, but is losing its habitat. Learn about this prairie dog.

Do you know that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth? Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to...

This multimedia article reveals the natural history of otters. The facts, maps, and video and audio clips are perfect resources for research.

Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.

This site from Kiddyhouse provides a plethora of information on frogs. Topics include what a frog is, where frogs live, life cycle of frogs and much more. Offers links to additional sites and activities on frogs.

Multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips about hippopotamuses. Fun facts are great for students doing research projects and you can send a postcard to a friend.

This multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips and fun facts all about giraffes. Students can even send a postcard to a friend.

An easy page to learn about the red eyed tree frog provides pictures and a little about their habitat and diet.

Students explore the different ways mammals move by observing them walk, hop, gallop, swim and swing in animations. Facts about habitat and structure are also included in these animations.

This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights habitat, general information, and fun facts about birds. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.

Learn about the adaptations that are necessary to survive as the environment changes.

This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.

For this lesson, students use the engineering design process to create a home for ants where they can be observed for one day.

Marine Discover at the University of Arizona posts this lesson plan and activities which integrates the feeding habits of different marine wildlife. Step by step activity along with assessment and extentions are included.

A fun, hands-on project that will allow your students see first-hand how metamorphosis works. Students observe mealworms develop and change right before their eyes.

Lights! Camera! Action! Our movie director needs your help! Help Walrus pick actors based on the traits that best fit the movie role. Which furry mammal will get the most wanted role in the blockbuster film "Paws"? Which water loving...

This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.

Find out about conservation biology as it relates to endangered and threatened species. Learn about the factors contributing to the loss of species and what efforts have helped bring some animals back form the brink of extinction.

Follow a bat researcher through the attics and caves of New England to find out what happens when bat habitats dwindle. Learn about the threats bats face, the benefits they provide to our ecosystem, and how we can co-exist.