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Illnois River and Lake Mussel Habitat Diorama Activity
Students identify the environmental elements of river and lake mussels. They compare the elements to the time before settlement and during industrialization. They also participate in a field trip to a mussel exhibit.
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Habitats and Deep Sea Environments
Students examine and identify the characteristics of the four zones of the ocean. They discover the amount of diversity in marine habitats. They also explore the adaptations organisms have that have allowed them to survive.
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Who Am I?
In this earth science worksheet, students read the description of each animal and identify who each one is. They circle every third letter in the box to the right to check their answer.
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What Is A Fossil?
In this fossils learning exercise, students read 13 clues pertaining to fossils. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank.
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Underwater Research
Young scholars make transect and quadrat surveys using a provided worksheet in order to understand the techniques used to study coral reefs. Each type of survey is used to identify the species, diversity, and number of corals.
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Amazing Amphibians- Reading Comprehension
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.
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Butterfly Metamorphosis Booklet
Students study the four different stages of butterfly metamorphosis, In this butterfly life cycle lesson, students construct a metamorphosis booklet by recording and illustrating the butterfly life cycles in the booklet. Vocabulary and...
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Biology Trivia
In this biology trivia learning exercise, students write short answers to 101 questions about animal classification, human anatomy, animal facts, and attributes of organisms.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 87
In this archaeology for kids quiz 87 instructional activity, learners interactively answer 12 questions about Neanderthals, then click to check their answers as part of an online magazine.
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Good Timing
Students examine sculptures which include animal figures made of different metals. They create their own sculptures of watches to represent a phrase about time.
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Breaking News English: The Chicken Came Before the Egg
For this English worksheet, students read "The Chicken Came Before the Egg," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Mussel Movements
Young scholars consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology lesson plan, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful...
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The Magic School Bus Goes to Mussel Beach
Students participate in a hands-on activity where they explore tidal zones. They explore tides and marine life. This is an experiment that can be accomplished in class.
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Leave What You Find
Students explore environmental awareness by participating in a role play activity. In this cultural analysis lesson, students discuss the importance of symbolism when referring to a tribe and create their own tribe based on a small group...
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Birds of Wisconsin
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...
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Seashore Limitations
Students demonstrate the movements and behaviors of creatures from different parts of the ocean.
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Coral Reef Restaurant
Students explore coral reefs by re-enacting different reef organisms.
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The Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Students examine the life of a butterfly. They write a biography from the point of view of a caterpillar using new vocabulary. They use magnifying glasses to examine butterflies and caterpillars.
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And Now for Something Completely Different...
Pupils identify organisms that are typical a part of a hydrothermal vent. They examine why hydrothermal vents are short-lived.
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Where Did They Come From?
Students explain hydrothermal vents and the process in which species and the hydrothermal vents become isolated.
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Insect Biology and Ecology: A Primer
Young scholars explore insects and closely related organisms. They examine the growth and development of a lady beetle. Students classify insects and organize them. They investigate pest management.