Curated OER
Animals of the Cold
Learners access the Internet to research information about animals found in the coldest parts of the world. They gather data for collaborative exchange and research answers to teacher designed questions. They create original works of art...
Curated OER
Barn Owl
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
Curated OER
Investigating Animals in Water
Learners observe small animal activity. They identify local water animals and describe the habitats where water animals can be found. Students collect samples to observe in the classroom.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Animal Adaptations
In this engaging site, adaptations are defined and then a list of animals are provided along with adaptation-related questions to answer. Links to the animal sites are included.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Living Things: Plant and Animal Habitats
Place the aliens in the habitats where they can survive the best. Following the activity, read more about plant and animal habitats, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Norway Vikings: How Are Animals Adapted to Their Environment?
Learn about the patterns of adaptation in animals in response to changes to their environment. These can be in relation to things such as diet, survival against predators, or a change of habitat.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Adaptation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will investigate the habitats of different organisms and the dependence of organisms on their habitat and recognize that organisms have specific traits that help them adapt so they can carry...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Habitat Destruction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From a human point of view, a habitat is where you live, go to school, and go to have fun. Your habitat can be altered, and you can easily adapt. Most people live in...
EL Education
El Education: Local Habitat Survey and Animal Research
Students observe animals in several habitats and then choose one animal to research. Students learn about physical adaptations that help each animal live successfully in its habitat and then draw a picture of their animal which is later...
Woodland Park Zoo
Animal Fact Sheets: Bushmaster
This animal fact sheet explains the pit vipers special adaptions, as well as, reproduction, habitat, and physical characteristics. Information on the venomous Bushmaster including a map and photo.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Pelicans
An in-depth description of pelicans, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Habitat
What do you need to survive? Food, water, shelter? Animals need the same things and they live in places that can provide them. This informative site looks at the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of the red...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Arctic Animal Robot
Students create four-legged walking robots and measure how far they travel across different types of surfaces. They design and create "shoes" to add to the robots' feet and observe the effect of their modifications on the net distance...
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Other
Bradfords Woods: Eagles to the Nest [Pdf]
This thematic curriculum which focuses on bald eagles revolves around a three-day field trip to Bradford Woods in Indiana. However, many of the activities could be adapted for other environments, and the background material is useful,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Make a Miniature Habitat
Hands-on lesson plan in which learners use mostly natural materials to build a shoebox habitat that mimics a real-life habitat for an animal of their choice.
Center for Educational Technologies
Center for Educational Technologies: Earth Floor Adaptation
Learn about the adaptations that are necessary to survive as the environment changes.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Mule Deer
Animal fact sheet on the mule deer includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Gila Monster
Animal fact sheet on the Gila monster includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more. Be sure to listen to the Gila monster sounds.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Desert Tortoise
Animal fact sheet on the desert tortoise includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Harris Hawk
Animal fact sheet on the Harris hawk includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Bytes: Gorillas
This site from SeaWorld/Busch Gardens provides a wealth of information regarding gorillas. Content includes a focus on gorilla habitats and distribution, physical characteristics and special adaptations, senses, behavior, diet,...
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Animal Fact Sheet: Bobcat
This fact sheet on the bobcat provides details on physical characteristics, adaptations, range, habitat, conservation, diet, and other interesting facts. Click the link to hear how a bobcat sounds.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Animal Fact Sheet: Anna's Hummingbird
This fact sheet on Anna's hummingbird provides details on physical characteristics, adaptations, range, habitat, conservation, diet, and other interesting facts. Click the link to hear how Anna's hummingbird sounds.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan
Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.