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Musk Oxen Farm
In this Musk Oxen Farm worksheet, learners watch the video Musk Oxen Farm by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 5 questions.
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Finding Your Way in the World Wide Web
Researchers practice grouping items to explore the concept of a database. They apply these concepts to the WWW search engine format and consider why it is important to enter the most specific information.
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How Can We Make a Model of Lungs?
Fifth graders examine the function of the lungs and create a model of the lungs. Using a plastic cup, drinking straw, plastic bag, small balloon, and a rubber band, they follow step-by-step directions to construct simulated lungs. ...
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Geology
Fourth graders devise a workable inch-to-inch scale for a geologic timeline sequencing the eras covered in the unit. They hypothesize from descriptions of dinosaur fossil evidence.
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Earth Day/Nature Vocabulary
In this nature vocabulary worksheet, students identify nature vocabulary words by choosing the correct word for each picture. Students complete 18 problems.
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Beaver Ecology
Students explore the lives of bgeahvers. They identify the physical and behavioral adaptations that help beavers survive in their environment. Students compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic...
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Baleen Whales vs. Toothed Whales
Second graders review mammal characteristics and study two types of whales. In this mammal study lesson, 2nd graders discuss mammals and define their five characteristics. Students complete a whale worksheet and define differences...
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Wanted: Water!
Students determine what percentage of the Earth is water and how much water is needed by humans.
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Water: A precious resource
In this water worksheet, students watch a video on water, read a passage, complete sentences, write vocabulary words, and write a paragraph. Students complete 5 activities total.
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Voyages: Wild Weather
Learners examine the causes of extreme weather. In this weather lesson, students read Voyages: Wild Weather by Caroline Harris. Learners conduct further research by accessing selected websites.
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You Can Depend on Me
Students identify how they depend on others, and examine and discuss the images on the California Quarter Reverse. They view and discuss images of various habitats, complete a Habitat Research worksheet, and create a habitat diorama.
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Fish Parasite Survey
Students count nematodes, cestodes and crustaceans on approximately one-hundred and fifty fish. They fill out autopsy reports for external and internal parasites then complete and discuss guide questions to make inferences about parasite...
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A Day at the Fair
Students explore the American tradition of state and county fairs. In this American fairs lesson, students read an article about American fairs and complete a five senses table for experiences at fairs. Students role play a family...
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Possessive Case
In this possessives worksheet, students rewrite the phrase and put the apostrophe in the correct place to show a possessive. Students complete 31 problems.
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PBS Kids Go Buster Buffalo Round-Up
Second graders visit Rapid City, South Dakota, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming in these two episodes of Buster. They examine the Lakota people in South Dakota to see what it means to persevere. They sing songs and study idioms. They brainstorm...
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Manatee Awareness Survey
Students examine the public's awareness of manatees by taking a survey. They display the results of the survey as a graph.
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Ice Age
Learn many facts about the Ice Age and the large animals alive in Ice Age North America, such as the muskox, short-faced bear, American lion, and the grounds sloth.
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Ice Age Giants Coloring Pages [Pdf]
Printable coloring sheets of Ice Age animals, such as the dire wolf, the giant beaver, the American mastodon, and the saber-toothed cat.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Animals Past and Present
In English and Spanish this site deals with animal life in Illinois past and present. With sections on dinosaurs, animals in Illinois 65 million years ago, animals in Illinois 10 million years ago, and animals in Illinois today, this is...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Western Camel
Read about this extraordinary mammal, the Western Camel, that originated in North America during the ice age. A fascinating article with many additional sites to explore.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: American Mastodon
Did you know that the upper tusk on the mastodon extended 2 metres (7ft)? This is just one of the interesting facts presented about this mammal that was one of the largest living animals during the ice age.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Jefferson's Ground Sloth
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric Jefferson's ground sloth. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: American Mastadon
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric American mastodon. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: North American Scimitar Cat
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric North American scimitar cat. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.