Worksheet
Curated OER

Line graphs

For Students 4th - 6th
In this line graphs worksheet, students read 2 line graphs and answer short answer questions about them. Students answer 5 questions for each graph.
Interactive
Curated OER

American Bald Eagle - status in your state

For Students 4th - 8th
In this American Bald Eagle worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the American Bald Eagle and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions total.
Interactive
Curated OER

Birds

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this birds worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete sentences about birds and complete a word search. Students complete 2 activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Bison (American Buffalo)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students read the facts sheet for the buffalo. They could use this for a class activity for classifying animals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mapping Animal Behavior

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use stickers and graph paper to map cricket movement.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Theory of Evolution

For Students 3rd - 9th
This slideshow provides a brief overview of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, natural selection and survival of the fittest.
Website
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

Kids Do Ecology: Endangered Species and Conservation Biology

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Endangered

For Students 3rd - 8th
Endangered species are animals, plants or other life forms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Learn about some endangered species in Wisconsin.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Layers of Time: Fossil Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Game through which students order layers of sedimentary rock, from oldest to newest, based on the type of fossils they contain.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Macroevolution Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Review the process of species changing and evolving over time.
Graphic
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Biodiversity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find information about diversity among genes, species, and ecosystems that helps answer questions about the importance of biodiversity and how we can save species from extinction.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Endangered!

For Students 3rd - 6th
After making the gameboard, play this interactive learning game that teaches about "The Endangered Species Act", a law that protects animals and plants that are in danger of going extinct.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Power of the Presentation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Students will research an endangered African animal using resources from the Alabama Virtual Library and other Internet sites, and then design and present a persuasive and informative digital slideshow presentation on the animal and how...
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Field Journal O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about collecting data in a field journal. There's a great example of how a field journal was used to discover an extinct species! See if you can...
Article
Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals for Kids: How They Become Extinct

For Students 1st - 9th
How do endangered species and animals become extinct? Hunting, pollution, loss of habitat, and introduced species all play a part and are discussed on this site.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids: What is an endangered animal? Many species are in danger of becoming extinct. How can we help?
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Endangered Species

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The topic of endangered species is one that needs to be addressed with every student. As more and more plants and animals become extinct, students, as inhabitants of this ecosystem, need to be aware that human actions affect the planet....
Graphic
University of California

Ucmp: Life Has a History

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a very good introduction to the role evolution plays in the development of biodiversity. These topics and extinction are explained with the use of colorful interactive pictures.
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Dodo

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Dodo became extinct shortly after 1640 and all that remains of them today are bones and some pieces of skin. Provided is a brief description of their location, characteristics and predators.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Saving Hawaiian Monk Seals

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the decreasing population of the Hawaiian monk seals. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
Graphic
OneWorld UK

One World: Stop Life in Danger

For Students 3rd - 5th
Elementary students will appreciate the cartoon style fact clips as the evolution of life on earth is laid out. Diversity, survival of the fittest, and ideas to help the environment are all included. An entertaining site for younger...
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Black Footed Ferret

For Students 4th - 8th
Once widespread in the grasslands and western basins of North America, by 1987 Black-footed Ferrets were thought to be extinct in the wild. Captive animals were bred in an effort to save the species, and in 1991, some were reintroduced...
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: North Pacific Right Whale

For Students 4th - 8th
The right whales have been driven nearly to extinction as the species preferred by commercial whalers and have been hunted in spite of international bans. There are perhaps several hundred in the western Pacific, and perhaps only a...