Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Take A Walk On The Wildside

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study big cats in a variety of lessons included in this unit.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Theory of Evolution

For Students 7th - 12th
In this theory of evolution worksheet, students will review the role Charles Darwin played in the theory of evolution, natural selection, and adaptations. Students will explore some of the different types of evidence for the theory of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Amazing Amphibians- Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this amazing amphibians worksheet, students read a one page essay about the characteristics of amphibians. They answer 10 true and false questions based on the reading.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hide & Seek Butterflies

For Teachers K
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson plan, they watch butterflies...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adopt-An-Insect Bingo

For Students 5th - 8th
For this biology worksheet, students select twenty-five terms relating to insects to complete their bingo card as listed on the sheet. Then they match each name or family with its correct description.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ambush Warriors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify four different categories of reptiles and explain how snakes deliver their venom to their prey.
Activity
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Crazy Camouflage

For Students 3rd - 5th
Create a flounder fish that's hard to spot. In this hands-on activity, students gather evidence to explore how camouflage helps animals survive.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Animals: Animal Adaptations

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of animal adaptations, that look at physical and behavioral adaptations.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Disappearing Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about camouflage animals in this activity. This activity has students cutting out "animals" that blend into the background to see how it is hard to detect these "animals".
Unit Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: M&m Survival Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In the wild, there are two types of animals: the hunters and the hunted. A good predator is always on the prowl for fresh prey. What can an animal do to stay off of the menu? Find out how some animals use camouflage, and why sometimes it...
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features activities that revolve around "Teaching With Pourquoi Tales." Students will learn more about these types of old legends that deal with the natural world.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An animal's physical characteristics, such as its body color, may give it a better chance of survival. For example, the body colors of many animals blend with their background. In this investigation, learners will see that body color may...