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Stella the Swan

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the similarities and differences between ducks, geese, and swans. They tell the story about how water fowl adapt to life in water using props.
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Bird and Feather Features

For Teachers 3rd
Ornithology is the study of birds, and young scientists do just that with an interesting science lesson. They identify the parts of a bird, realize that birds have different types of beaks, wings, and feet, and take a close look at bird...
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Perception and Observation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use common and unusual objects to make observations of details, design, and functionality. They describe and draw each object while working in small groups. The differences between observation and perception is covered as part...
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Sea Turtle Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this sea turtle vocabulary skills learning exercise, students match the 9 listed sea turtle-related terms to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.  
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Sea Turtle Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sea turtles worksheet, learners read 9 definitions that pertain to words about sea turtles. From four choices, students select the word that best matches each meaning.
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Dinosaur Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this dinosaur worksheet, students study ten definitions pertaining to dinosaurs. Students match these with vocabulary words in a word box.
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Polygons in Symmetry: Animal Inventions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use polygons to create animal figures with symmetry. In this polygons and symmetry lesson, 4th graders create a symmetrical animal collage by cutting and gluing geometric shapes and figures from math activities.  
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The Pearl Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
Do your readers remember Steinbeck's The Pearl? Check with this quick multiple-choice quiz. One question does not seem to have an accurate answer, so take the quiz yourself before giving to your class and check the answers.
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Bird Fun Facts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read fun facts about birds. In this bird characteristics lesson plan, students answer questions about the reading. Students complete a worksheet to find the bird nest and the matching bird.
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Birds

For Students 6th - 10th
In this birds worksheet, students read a 2 page informational excerpt about birds and the study of birds, ornithology. They then use the information the learned to answer the 10 questions in the packet. The answers are located on the...
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The Paper Nautilus

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this paper nautilus worksheet, students read for information and comprehension of text and vocabulary. In this short answer worksheet, students write seventeen answers.
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"Hey Polliwog!" - The Life Cycle of the Frog

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this life cycle of the frog worksheet, students read and assess comprehension. In this fill in the blank and sequencing worksheet, students write answers to sixteen questions.
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The Animal Kingdom

For Students 4th - 6th
In this animal kingdom activity, students read for information and determine comprehension. In this matching and fill in the blanks activity, students answer twelve questions.
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The Pipa Pipa Frog

For Students 3rd - 4th
The Pipa Pipa frog is the focus of this reading comprehension worksheet. After reading a passage and studying a photograph of the frog, students complete eighteen phrases that tell about the frog.
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Ocean World

For Students 7th - 9th
For this components of the ocean worksheet, students answer 20 questions about various species in the ocean such as plankton, different types of whales, sharks, and herring. Students also answer questions about the volume of water in the...
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Animal Classification

For Students 4th - 6th
In this animal classification worksheet, students read for information and comprehension. In this fill in the blank and multiple choice worksheet, students answer five questions.
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Food Chain: what's for dinner?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify where foods came from and sequence a food chain.  In this food chain lesson, 4th graders define vocabulary related to food chains and order a food chain. Students follow the energy of a food chain. Students...
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Something's Fishy!

For Teachers K
Students experience center activities to explore the habits and traits of fish. They observe a goldfish, play a memory game, complete artwork and read about fish.
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Forces That Shape the Earth: Plate Movement

For Students 6th - 9th
In this tectonic plate worksheet, students learn about the movement of the plates that make up the earth's crust. They read about the Theory of Pangaea, lithosphere, divergence, convergence, and plate transformation. Students then answer...
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Buzzing Bee's Wardrobe

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners investigate the anatomy of honeybees. In this anatomy lesson, students research the physical characteristics of bees and discover what they do. Learners create a model of a honeybee showing the correct anatomy.
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A Study of Vertebrates

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the characteristics of each vertebrate group. They take notes in a science journal, and in small groups create a HyperStudio slideshow presentation to present information about a specific vertebrate group.
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Amphibians

For Students 5th - 12th
In this amphibian worksheet, students will review the characteristics of the class Amphibia, including frogs and toads, salamanders, and caecilians. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions, 5 matching questions, 6 multiple choice,...
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Animal Behavior

For Students 6th - 12th
In this animal behavior instructional activity, students will read information about reflex behaviors and instinct behaviors. Then students will complete 1 short answer and 1 fill in the blank question.
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World Vegetarian Day

For Students 4th - 8th
In this World Vegetarian Day worksheet, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order,...