Fifth graders create a mask made out of paper mache.

Students research and study animals. In this animals lesson, students draw pictures of animal movements and create animals books. This activity is meant to be a culminating activity for a unit on animals.

Students investigate some of the different characteristics of living things. They make observations from reading and interactive media. Students observe that animals move in different ways and have adaptations to aid in that action.

Summary: Categorize animal pictures by their coverings. Show photographs of animals. Ask students to give descriptive words as to how they think the animal's covering would feel if they could actually touch it.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors by James Johonnot. (c1884), features illustrated lessons about animals and birds.

Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.