Curated OER
Where Are The Dinosaurs?
Students study the existence of dinosaurs as a precursor to learning about extinction. In this dinosaurs lesson, students watch dinosaur video at assigned web sites. They discuss what they observed in the videos including how the...
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Different Types Of Bugs
First graders create their own bug that contain the different characteristics that a bug can have. In this bugs lesson plan, 1st graders first list 3 - 5 characteristics before they create their bug.
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Desert Animals (Introduction to Reptiles)
Third graders listen to a story that introduce them to reptiles. They participate in a discussion concerning these desert animals and write from the rattlesnake's point of view.
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Costa Rican Ecosystems
Students read about the Cloud Forests in Costa Rica and then answer critical thinking questions about how to prevent loss in this forest and how to slow down global warming.
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Noah's Ark, Revisited
Fourth graders do a visual presentation for a specific endangered species.
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Australia
Students identify animals that are unique to Australia, study their habitation and how they fit in their environment. In this exploratory instructional activity students research a topic to find out specific information about...
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The Three Perfections
Students discover the various styles, form, beauty, and grace of Chinese calligraphy by examining works of art from different eras in China's history. This lesson includes two possible enrichment activities.
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Colors Crackle, Colors Roar
First graders engage in a reading of poems in colorful language. They become with the interrelation of using Spanish and English words interchangeably in a text. The lesson also builds multicultural appreciation for young students.
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The Cry Of The Wolf
Students inverstigate the history of wolves and how they have changed throughout the ages. The movement to eradicate the wolves is studied and students are asked to explain their opinion of it. This is given after spending the time to...
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Communication in Bees
Eighth graders identify and interpret a scientific investigation and a hypothesis through experimentation and testing a hypothesis. They identify what scientists hypothesized about the communication of stingless bees. Finally, 8th...
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Land Use
Students examine ecosystems that covered Illinois 200 years ago, investigate some living and non-living components of ecosystems, identify components of prairie system, create food webs, and observe human effects on environment. Lessons...
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Using Natural Resources In Chinese And Japanese Art
Students discuss the uses and availability of natural resources in China and Japan and how those resources effected visual art from each country. This instructional activity includes two possible enrichment activities.
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The Energy Debate - Conclusion
Students write a persuasive essay about the choices in the energy debate. They comprehend the environmental consequences that accompany the decision. Students predict how they will power their future.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Caudata
An overview of the many types of salamanders found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Gastropods
An overview of the many types of gastropods, slugs and snails found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
BBC
Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
Other
Welcome to Biodiversity Hotspots
Conservation International offers this extensive look at some of earth's most vulnerable areas. Some of the most remarkably diverse places in the world also prove to be some of the most threatened. Learn more about the efforts in place...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Think Math
Think Math offers a collection of 43 KET-produced resources from Math at the Core: Middle School, including 17 Scale City videos and interactives about proportional reasoning, 14 Wild Fractions animations and games that feature visual...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruddy Turnstone
Delve into the world of the Ruddy Turnstone. Learn more about this specific type of sandpiper through this educational site. This source covers characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitat, diet and range of this unique aquatic bird.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Asian Small Clawed Otter
Learn all about the Asian small-clawed otter by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on the appearance, habitat, breeding, and social behaviors of this...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Handed Spider Monkey
Find out more about the black-handed spider monkey by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, environment, eating habits and other...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Callimico
Get acquainted with the callimico while reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habitat, and social habits of this unique monkey.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Cotton Top Tamarin
One page profile of the cotton-top tamarin that provides quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation, breeding habits, social traits, and other unique characteristics of this endangered animal.