Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Reptile Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan site, students examine the changing traits that have enabled reptiles to live in their environments. Interesting information and activities about reptiles are found on this site.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Now You See It, Now You Don't: A Chromatic Adaptation Project

For Students 3rd - 8th
This project shows that our perceptions can change, even with the stimulus remains the same. A clear color difference in an image disappears after just 20 seconds of looking at another (special) image.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Adaptations: Fit for Survival

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan will help students explore adaptation, especially as it relates to migration. Students will come to realize that adaptations can be behavioral as well as physical. Students are assigned a particular animal to investigate...
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Flamingos

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the flamingo, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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Other

Wonder Club: Elephant Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that contains information on habits, breeding, food, hunting, and special adaptations. Key bullet-pointed facts are also provided for size, breeding, and lifestyle.
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Other

Discipline by Design: 11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here are eleven techniques that you can use in your classroom that will help you achieve effective group management and control. They have been adapted from an article called: "A Primer on Classroom Discipline: Principles Old and New" by...
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Other

Monkey Zone: Spider Monkeys

For Students 2nd - 6th
This brief site discusses the physical characteristics, range/habitat, adaptations, and diet of the spider monkey.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Owls

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about owls through this concise resource. This site provides information about the anatomy, pictures, the habitat and range, classification and more of owls.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: North American River Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the North American river otter by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on the appearance, habitat, social and eating habits, and other...
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Penguin Theme Unit

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This lesson is designed to help young students learn about penguins over a five-day unit.