Mr. Jones's Science Class
Periodic Table Project
Don't be fooled by the title; this is not really a lesson on elements. It is a project on classification, using the periodic table as an example. For that reason, it could be used in any branch of science. As an example, a group may...
Super Teacher Worksheets
Mammal Scavenger Hunt Activity
Did you know that a polar bear's skin is actually black? Or that the lightest mammal weighs less than a paperclip? Young scientists learn these and other amazing facts about mammals as they explore the animal kingdom with...
Scholastic
Minibeasts
Lead young scientists to discover insects outdoors. After investigating, students will record observations, learn about these fascinating creatures, craft, and role play.
PBS
Predicting/Making a Hypothesis
As an introduction to the hypothesis and testing method of investigation, young history detectives engage in a special investigation of a family artifact. After watching a short video that demonstrates the method, they develop a...
Do2Learn
Appropriate Topics of Conversation
Conversation skills are key for having good social skills, but it can be tough for some especially those with autism. Use an activity that walks ASD pupils through topics that are and aren't appropriate for various audiences as they fill...
National Science Teachers Association
Adopt-a-Dino
Earth historians research a specific dinosaur, write a paper about the Mesozoic era that it lived in, create an artistic rendition of the environment, and give a presentation in class about what they learned. Be aware that there are...
Curated OER
2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project
Students are employees of a unit of the United Nations, they are responsible for coordinating disaster relief after a major disaster (the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami) occurs. The agency needs to understand the situation in each...
Curated OER
Early Childhood Nutrition
Students complete activities that focus on food and nutrition. In this food lesson plan, students sort foods into healthy and not healthy, categorize them into ground and tree sorts, draw their favorite foods, make abc books of food, and...
Read Works
Read Works: Fit for Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage includes the information about how to stay healthy for life. This passage is intended as a guided passage to instruct students how to classify and categorize information.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Salmon Life Cycle
Educational site offers an illustration of the salmon life cycle as well as information on salmon reproduction, adaptation to salt water, life span, diet, anatomy, predators and more.
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PBS
Pbs: The Shape of Life: Activities and Resources: Phylum Comparison [Pdf]
Students explore eight major phyla of the animal kingdom by comparing body plans, animal behavior, evolution, reproduction, and more. Includes a one-page reference to characteristics by phylum.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mosquito
An illustrated diagram of the Anopheles mosquito. Get detailed information on its life cycle, mosquito bites, and more.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Stingrays
Discover the fascinating world of the stingray by learning about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, geological time periods, and classification through videos, news, photos, descriptions, and external links.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo: Barn Owl
Zoo site highlights the Barn Owl. Provides a brief description as well as additional information such as classification, range, life cycle and more.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo: Harris's Hawk
Zoo site features Harris's Hawk. Provides a brief description as well as additional information on its classification, range, life cycle and more.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Jean Piaget
This is an excellent resource on the life and work of the Swiss educational psychologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980).
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Amphibians
Come and check out this awesome amphibian resource from EnchantedLearning.com. Students and teachers will benefit from the printouts found within this site. Some printouts are in different languages.
Read Works
Read Works: Animals Get Ready
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different types of animals prepare for winter. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Classified
At this site from The Franklin Institute you can practice classifying objects according to physical structure and characteristics.
Other
Sea and Sky: Sharks and Rays
Selected species of sharks and rays are described and illustrated with photographs.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Eastern Grey Kangaroo
BBC Wildfacts profiles the eastern kangaroo of Australia with photographs and a fact sheet.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Ladybug or Lady Beetle
This site from Enchanted Learning provides detailed information on lady bugs and how they can help your garden grow. Includes printouts for labeling and coloring.
Earth Life
The Wonderful World of Insects
Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite arthropod, the millipede! The site has pictures, information, world records, etc.