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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Webcams in the Classroom: Animal Inquiry and Observation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Observe animal behavior patterns and their habitats using one of the many webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world in this inquiry-based activity that focuses on observation logs, class...
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Gardens Activity Guide: Habitats

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students learn how the garden provides habitat for a variety of different animal species. They make observations and collect data to determine which species inhabit the garden. They will investigate relationships among...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Animal Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use technology tools to research and produce a multimedia product on animals and their habitats. This a collaborative project involving the library media specialist, classroom teacher, and special education teacher.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the beaver.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Common Garter Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the common garter snake.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Bighorn Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bighorn sheep.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Monarch Butterfly

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the monarch butterfly.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Ruffed Grouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the ruffed grouse.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Walrus

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the walrus.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Cougar

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the cougar.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Flying Squirrel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Northern and Southern Flying Squirrel.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Prairie Rattlesnake

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the prairie rattlesnake.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Raccoon

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the raccoon.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Animals: Unique Creatures With Great Features

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this unit of study, students will become knowledgeable of animals' characteristics, basic needs and habitats. The purpose of this unit is to educate students through investigation and research about various animals and the...
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Cartage: Salt Marsh Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a thorough examination of salt marshes and the grasses, plant species, and animal species that inhabit these areas.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Rainforest

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the plant and animal interactions within the rainforest ecosystem.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Ite: Learning Ideas and Outcomes: Subject Focus

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This extensive lesson plan uses the painting 'A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning' as a starting point to learning in science. Students will use the work by Reubens to learn about a variety of animals and their habitats.
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Read Works

Read Works: Organizing Information Into an Outline

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this activity, students will take notes as they read Animal Homes by Ann O. Squire. This information will then be organized into an outline. Includes printable materials for teacher and students.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Nest Boxes, a.k.a Birdhouses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Birds: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what citizen scientists can do to provide appropriate habitats for native birds.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Tropical Forests

For Students 3rd - 8th
An introduction and overview of the tropical forest, or rainforest, habitat. Includes a link to information about what lives in a tropical rainforest.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Living Things and Their Needs Teacher's Guide

For Teachers K - 1st
This is a free downloadable teacher's guide (PDF) to teach young children (grades K-2) about living things and their needs.
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New York Times

New York Times: Scribd: Living Things Cause Changes on Earth Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This detailed lesson plan will have the students researching why and how animals make changes to the Earth. Students will discover that animals make changes on Earth for various reasons such as shelter, protection from predators, and...

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