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Life on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in a variety of activities about endangered animals. They read books, watch videos, and, in pairs, choose an endangered animal to research. They create a 2 slide presentation to be compiled into a class slide show.
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Smithsonian Research Cuts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the Smithsonian research projects of 2001. They complete a Webquest that explores the Smithsonian Institution website, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about research conducted by the forest...
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Animals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss the term "endangered". They identify the reasons some animals are in danger of being wiped out. They discover ways humans can help the species survive.
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Beaks To Survive

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss and identify the types of adaptations that are made by different organisms in order for them to survive. In groups, they describe the features of beaks and discuss how it affects their chances for survival. They...
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Technology Integration Lesson Plan: Internet

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe an endangered animal's environment and their habitat. They compare the habitat the animal came from vs. the one that exists today, in a Venn Diagram. Graphically, the student illustrates a proposed program to...
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to a short story entitled, "Phil's Adventures" from a book called Animal Stories. They stop at each obstacle in the story and do a quick write about how they would overcome the obstacle and draw a picture to...
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Green Space in the City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the different kinds and uses of green space that exist in an urban area. They create maps of local parks and research the history of each park. They conduct a survey of residents near the park and interview a park...
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Green Space in the City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine city parks and their importance and affect they have on the health and well being of a community. An oral report with visual aids is prepared as a group to educate the class on the importance of green space in the city.
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Wildlife in Arkansas

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify three species of wildlife in Arkansas. They discuss the environment in which the whitetail deer, raccoon, and beaver live in. They identify the footprints of each animal and discuss how the animals are harvested...
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The Bear Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use a variety of resources to study about bears. They use an activity sheet to record their sources of information on the back of the page or on another piece of paper. They write about their finding and share with the...
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Remarkable Reptiles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students will develop a KWL chart with the class to assess prior knowledge. The students will be given five-ten minutes to individually fill out the Know and Wonder sections of their individual charts. They will then participate in...
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Dinosaur History (Part 5)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read the scripture that cooresponds with this instructional activity on dinosaurs. As a class, they review the great flood and discuss how the animals on the ark repopulated the Earth. They read more verses and answer...
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Exploring Infrared Image Technology

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students view infrared images of a blowing hair dryer, a Popsicle, and a toaster. They discuss the images and ways they are different than visible light images. Students view a temperature scale and discuss which parts of the item are...
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Lion

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this lion worksheet, students explore the group, order and characteristics of a lion. They discover where the lion lives, its lifespan, and general facts about the "king of the jungle." Students then color a picture of a lion. This is...
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African Elephant

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
For this African elephant worksheet, students discuss facts about the elephant, its lifespan, food it eats, its height and weight. Students then color a picture of the elephant. This one page color sheet contains one picture to color.
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Beginning Sounds- Animal Pictures

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this phonics and science worksheet, young scholars say the name of the animal in each of 16 pictures and circle the letter that makes the beginning sound.
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Learning About Animals' Bodies

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students research different animals (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, fish) and create books, murals, dioramas, puppets, and sculptures to illustrate the necessity of various body parts for overall survival. In this animal...
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Primate Classification 2006

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine groups of hierarchy and see how primates are categorized.  In this primate classification lesson students view video and slides then examine the taxonomy of primates. 
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Animaters and Lego Mania!

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students use various technology elements to storyboard and create an animal animation story based on a nonfiction story they've read. In this animation story instructional activity, students work in groups and read nonfiction animal...
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Bison Eating

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use metric measurement to study the amount a bison eats. In this measurement activity, 5th graders watch a video about bison and discuss the amount of food they eat. Students weigh their food trays at lunch and complete a...

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