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Wild Lion Vets
Pupils research and explore the "king of the beasts" then make their own field guide of cats by doing research on each one and including information such as appearance, habitat, range, and food.
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"If You Hopped Like a Frog" by David M. Schwartz
Students brainstorm several animal/personal scenarios, select one, and write out an explanation of the comparison. They apply the measurements/characteristics to themselves and use algebraic equations to demonstrate the comparison.
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Endangered Animals Report
Fifth graders research an endangered animal and create a written and technological report. Students present their slide show report to the class. The class completes a rubric for each student presentation.
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Moving Along
Students are introduced to the concept of motion. In groups, they practice calculating the rate, time, and distance of various objects on a variety of surfaces. To end the lesson, they apply the same principles to those objects moving...
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Endangered Species and Extinction
Fourth graders explore endangered species and extinction. They discuss and write three reasons why it is important to save animals from becoming endangered or extinct. They discuss The Great Kapok Tree and write a letter discussing...
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Bone Thickness
Students calculate the relative thickness of limb bones in five different species. They relate this to the strength and functions of the limbs by comparing and contrasting the values calculated from the bone measurements. They work in...
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The Fog is Magic
Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing good reader strategies, 3rd graders complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed assessment of...
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Animal Word Search by Hannah Sutherland
In this student made animal word search worksheet, students search for animal words hidden within the puzzle. They search for words such as butterfly, koala, meerkat, and whale.
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Vivid Words
In this descriptive words activity, students read the vivid words and their definitions in the word box. Students then write a word from the word box that correctly completes each sentence.
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Adjective Jumble
In this adjective worksheet, students rearrange 8 sets of jumbled words to form correct sentences; focus is on adjectives in sentences.
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ESL Vocabulary-Animals
For this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students study a chart of pictures and animal names, then unscramble names, watch a video and list animals seen, fill in missing letters, complete an animal crossword and classify given animals.
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Information Safari
Students go to the library and research animals using features in the text to help them organize information. In this locating information lesson plan, students complete this task in teams.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Cheetah
Learn all about cheetahs in this in-depth fact sheet.
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation: Cheetah
The African Wildlife Foundation provides a detailed overview of the cheetah. Here you can learn about a cheetah's physical characteristics, behavior, diet, caring for young, predators, and more.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Cheetahs
National Geographic provides great fun facts about this African cat. Find out where they live. Watch a cheetah in action. Listen to a cheetah purr.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)
In addition to providing detailed information about the cheetah, Animal Diversity Web also offers a wealth of pictures, specimens, and classification information for detailed study.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Cheetahs in a Hot Spot
Discover how cheetahs are built for speed and hunting, as well as what efforts are being put forth to protect and relocate these endangered animals in the wild.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Cheetah
This comprehensive resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on cheetahs including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
PBS
Nature: Cheetah
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Cheetah
Get the facts about cheetahs! What do they eat? Where do they live?
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)
Here are some awe inspiring photos of cheetahs. Included you can also find a fact sheet detailing such things as: physical description, distribution, habitat, statistics, and more.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Cheetahs
The cheetah is the fastest land animal on the planet. It typically hunts during the day, chasing prey at speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Cheetahs live in eastern and southwestern Africa and parts of the Middle East. They reside in vast...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Cheetah [Pdf]
Print out this great coloring page of the cheetah! What beautiful eyes! What big feet! And watch him run! Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Conceiving a Future for Cheetahs
Phyllis McIntosh's article in Zoogoer Magazine presents information on the conservation of Cheetahs. She discusses the difficulties of breeding amongst Cheetahs, as well as the predicted future of Cheetah cubs.
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