Young scholars use information gathered by satellites to explore the migration of the Swainson's hawk from the western border of Minnesota to the southern portion of South America.

Students play the role of migrating birds. As a class, they simulate a migration of birds to one place and back again. They relate their habitat size and changes to their current population numbers. They discover the many dangers of...

In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a one paragraph text about turtle doves. Students answer one multiple choice question.

Fifth graders discover the uses for rice by reading about the habitats of certain birds.  In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders research birds from the Gulf Coast and California and their reasons for living in rice fields....

Fifth graders examine migration by tracing animal migration routes on a map.  In this animal life instructional activity, 5th graders observe a map of North America and read about the migration patterns of geese.  Students...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a detailed one page story which gives facts about sparrows. Students answer 4 questions.

In this bird worksheet, students read ten statements about birds and identify them as fact or opinion. Afterward, they complete a word search puzzle and identify 20 words dealing with birds. An answer sheet is provided.

First graders discuss the book The Lorax and research what living things need. In this environmental lesson, 1st graders investigate how humans affect the growth of plants. Students conduct an experiment with sunflowers.

What's the difference between behavioral adaptations and physical adaptations? Learn about the various ways that organisms adapt to their environment with a worksheet about the creatures of the Hudson River.

Students explain the basics of the tropical rain forest ecosystem. They list the four general layers of vegetation found in the tropical rain forest.

Second graders investigate the agriculture of rice by reading a study guide.  In this food making lesson, 2nd graders read about the irrigation of rice fields used for harvesting.  Students write three sentences about the rice...