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The Evolution of Canis pedatus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, examine the given characteristics of a previously unknown dog-like creature, Canis pedatus. They discuss whether or not this species would show adaptations and survive if it were relocated to a new environment.
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Endangered Species

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the issue of species endangerment by exploring threatened animals, their habitats, and the environmental challenges associated with them. They explore the relationships between living things and their...
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Grounded for Life

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the lives of penguins including their life cycles, habitats and basic needs. Students will experience the lives of penguins through stories and video.
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Animals of the Cold

For Teachers 5th - 7th
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...
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Conserving Marine Life

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss the different threats to various marine life. Through research, groups examine threats to specific marine life, evaluate the situation, and develop possible solutions to help marine life regain stability. Conservation...
Handout
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Barn Owl

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Black and White Beauty: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about the zebra, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prewriting: Gathering Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers record bibliographic information for their research paper. In this english lesson, students practice gathering and organizing information properly.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Center Card: Build an Animal Habitat

For Students Pre-K - K
Children design an animal habitat and talk about how the habitat provides the animal's basic needs -- shelter, water, and food -- using this block center activity. It includes three resources.
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BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Living Things: Plant and Animal Habitats

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Koala

For Students 3rd - 8th
Guide to the koala that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Quokka

For Students 3rd - 8th
Comprehensive resource on the Quokka features facts about the physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation, and tips on what you can do to help.
Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the snowy owl including physiology, habitat and range map plus basic facts.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Disruptions Affect Animal Populations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore the effects that ecosystem disruptions can have on animal populations. They learn about the disruptions that have driven three species-the Madagascar fish eagle, the Iberian lynx, and the rowi kiwi, to the brink of...
Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Striped Skunk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about this Canadian mammal...habitat, young, enemies, food. Excellent research source for younger students.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Habitat Destruction

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Habitat and Niche

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Are you on the basketball team? Are you a cheerleader? Do you play an instrument in the band? Your niche would be your role or place in the school. Organisms also...
Handout
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Wetlands, Marshes, Tracks in the Mud

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents information about wetland ecosystems and the importance of habitat conservation in this resource and then try an interactive activity to identify tracks of wetland animals.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web provides a detailed overview of the giant squid. Content includes a focus on the giant squid's geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and more.
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Woodland Park Zoo

Animal Fact Sheets: Bushmaster

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Habitat

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Chinchilla Lanigera

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information on the Chinchilla lanigera that includes: basic facts, pictures, specimens, habitat, food habits, and classification.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Gray Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed site that focuses on geographic location, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: House Mouse

For Students 9th - 10th
This complete site presents a wealth of information about the house mouse including topics such as habitat, physical description, reproduction, lifespan/longevity, behavior, communication, diet, predation, and more.

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