Help young scholars see the important role camouflage plays in the survival of animals with a fun science activity. Starting with an outdoor activity, children take on the role of hungry birds as they search for worms represented by...

Beginning wildlife biologists become adult bats, baby bats, snakes, owls, bobcats, or land-clearing developers in a grand role-playing activity. In a large open space, they play a game in which they move to designated areas based on what...

Students explore ocean animal adaptations. In this animal adaptations lesson plan, students examine how different ocean animals use adaptations other than camouflage to protect themselves.

Students categorize animals by their coverings. They list descriptive words, explore a science center with actual animal coverings, match pictures of animals with coverings, and categorize pictures of animals by their coverings on a...

Explore the majestic grey whale while deepening your understanding of animal adaptations. Grey whales from head to toe are specifically designed to fit their environment. Learners will examine the ways in which the flippers, head, body,...

Middle schoolers explore how people's views on animal treatments differ. In this animal treatment and attitudes lesson, students review cases on animal treatment and evaluate whether or not the case was animal cruelty. Middle schoolers...

Students consider animal welfare-related careers. In this career lesson, students examine non-traditional careers as they research careers that promote animal welfare. Students study the career of John Walsh who invented the idea of...

Students explore the concept of animal welfare. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine legislation that supports animals in their state as well as the role of the  American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Students create posters to raise awareness about endangered species.  In this endangered and extinct species instructional activity, students use the Internet to research endangered and extinct animals, record their findings on a...

Not only do mealworms taste great, they are also great for classroom science lessons. In pairs, young scientists observe and record what they see as they check out what their mealworms are doing from minute to minute. Each minute...

From coloring to hard protective shells, ocean creatures have adaptation features that help them survive. An eight-question online quiz highlights different ocean animals and their unique characteristics. The resource then offers pop-up...

Young biologists discover that plants and animals have protective parts that help them to survive during periods of harsh conditions. After a meaningful class discussion, pupils complete three worksheets by working in pairs to reinforce...

Student's explore the concept of animal adaptations.  In this animal science lesson, students create insulated mittens and conduct an investigation with cold water.  Students discuss the results and make connections to animals...

Students examine the impact of pollution. In this pollution lesson, students watch Protecting Our Planet, then participate in a simulation of the effect of pollution on a variety of organisms.

Students discuss animal needs and characteristics. For this animal mini-unit, students complete three activities studying different animals, their needs, how they have evolved, and how to protect them.

In this animal behavior worksheet, students will read information about reflex behaviors and instinct behaviors. Then students will complete 1 short answer and 1 fill in the blank question.

Fourth graders work in pairs to research an animal. They fill in an animal data form in order to become experts about the animal they choose. They use the listed criteria to design a six sided brochure that includes graphics of the...

Students study the life cycle of a crab and the larval stages of marine animals. For this marine animals lesson, students watch a puppet introduction to a crab's life cycle.  Students learn about crab moulting and their life cycle...

Young scholars discuss the behavior of different animals and how they move. They explore the ways that this helps them live and find food in their environment. They participate in a game that requires them to mimic the ways in which...

Students investigate how animals adapt to their environment. In this animal science lesson, students participate in an experiment using patterned paper and plain paper to simulate how animals blend into their surroundings. Students...

This animal science PowerPoint introduces various types of animals that live in groups. The slides contain real photographs along with explanations of why animals live in groups and what their roles are.

Animal lovers will enjoy this award-winning picturesque app which educates children and adults about the threats of endangered species.

A mammalogist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, and a conservation geneticist share their work and their hopes that their research will help protect and save endangered species and their habitats.

Should the work of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences be funded by the government? Middle schoolers weigh in on the status of federal funding for programs that protect the environment with three text passages...