Rainforest Alliance
Protecting the Critical Habitat of the Manatee and Loggerhead Turtle
Explore ocean habitats with a lesson that showcases the home of manatees and loggerhead turtles in Belize. Here, pupils compare and contrast the homes of ocean animals to those of humans, listen to an original short story about...
McGraw Hill
Lines and Angles
Why was the obtuse angle upset? Because it was never right! A valuable resource is loaded with background information on types of angles and lines. Learners review the characteristics of parallel, perpendicular, and...
McGraw Hill
Arthropods
Are spiders related to crabs? Study the order of arthropods with a reading selection about animal diversity. It provides details about each class within the order, as well as vivid pictures and explanatory charts.
National Institute of Open Schooling
Biomolecules
An informative lesson has learners read about, discuss, and study the classification, structure and importance of the following biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
Curated OER
Lion
In this lion worksheet, students explore the group, order and characteristics of a lion. They discover where the lion lives, its lifespan, and general facts about the "king of the jungle." Students then color a picture of a lion. This is...
Lee County High School
Clay Animal Whistles
Investigate North Carolina pottery history by creating clay animal whistles, a traditional leisure activity in the region. They research a particular animal and jot down its attributes to include in their project. Find step-by-step...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Revision Notes on the Needs of Living Things
Learn about the five things that all living things need to survive and why they are critical for both plants and animals.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tawny Owl (Strix Aluco)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Strix Aluco, more commonly known as the Tawny Owl.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Kingdom Animalia
Learn about the characteristics that make Kingdom Animalia a distinct classification group. Explore photos and watch video clips about many species of animals.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Amphibians
This site provides a general description of amphibians and then describes in detail the characteristics of local animals in southern Michigan. Pictures, classification information, and sound clips of some amphibians are provided.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Harbor Seals
Outlines the characteristics of the harbor seal, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with seals with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Raptors
Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fossa (Cryptoprocta Ferox)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Cryptoprocta ferox, otherwise known as the fossa.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Zonkey (Equus Zebra X Equus Asinus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the equus zebra x equus asinus, otherwise known as the zonkey.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Edible Frog (Pelophylax Kl. Esculentus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Polophylax kl. esculentus, more commonly known as the Edible Frog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Egyptian Mau
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Egyptian Mau.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Electric Eel (Electrophorus Electricus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Electrophorus Electricus, more commonly known as the Electric Eel.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant (Loxodonta Africana)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Loxodonta Africana, more commonly known as the Elephant.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant Seal (Mirounga)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Mirounga, more commonly known as the Elephant Seal.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant Shrew (Elephantulus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Elephantulus, more commonly known as the elephant shrew.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes Forsteri)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Aptenodytes forsteri, or more commonly known as the emperor penguin.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Emu (Dromaius Novaehollandiae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Dromaius Novaehollandiae, otherwise known as the emu.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: English Cocker Spaniel
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the English Cocker Spaniel.