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Venom!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the nature of venom. They conduct an experiment to demonstrate how proteins such as venoms can be denatured using raw eggs, beakers, heated water, and compresses.
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Make Way for Wild Migrants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss the threats facing migratory species and track the seasonal journeys of wildlife in real space and in cyberspace. Once they have gathered information from several sources, they create a portfolio to share with others...
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Animal ABC Book

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students in class choose a letter of the alphabet and uses the Enchanted studying web site to pick which animal they copy and paint for their letter. Students copy animal printout and paint or color it.
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Not Just For A Baby's Bottom

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the presence of talc in the geologic record. The different characteristics of talc is covered. The lesson includes background information for the teacher.
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Hide & Seek Butterflies

For Teachers K
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson, they watch butterflies in...
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The Lepidoptera Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are introduced to Scientific Inquiry and discover how to design an experiment that answers critical questions using butterflies as the topic. They design experiments that compare the number of species of butterflies in a vacant,...
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Ancient Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore ancient rock art in Arkansas. Through discussion, research, and hands on activities, they identify the animals and stylized features of rock art found in Arkansas. Students identify the various habitats of he animals...
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Biology and the Digital Atlas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a scavenger hunt on the internet. Using a digital atlas, they find answers to specific questions related to plants found in Idaho. To end the instructional activity, they share their results to the class to...
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Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Oddball Out: Plants and Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various plants and animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Explorit's Bone Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this bones worksheet, students complete a ten question short answer quiz about human and animal bones. Students answer each question and self check. It appears that this is an online interactive worksheet.
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Wildlife Habitat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain what a habitat is and describe its four elements. They see how an area's habitat suitability varies with different species of wildlife. They name factors that affect habitat suitability.
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What Stages Do Insects Go Through?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe mealworms over a period of time and record any changes they observe. They record any changes in color, length, behavior, and any other noticeable changes, identify the stages of the mealworms, and create a chart...
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K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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Sc Reptiles & Amphibians: Eastern & Florida Cottonmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
South Carolina Reptiles & Amphibians profiles the eastern cottonmouth. A great site for photos-- both the eastern and Florida cottonmouth are pictured.
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Reptiles and Amphibians of the Uk: Grass Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
The most common species in the UK, the Grass Snake is identified by the Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK website. Detailed description and photos included.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Shelter for Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why creating and conserving habitat for amphibians and reptiles is important.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Reptiles Y Los Anfibios

For Students 9th - 10th
This vocabulary tutorial would integrate well with a science unit on reptiles and amphibians. Vocabulary can be seen and heard when moving the mouse over each picture.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Smithsonian Education presents Reviled and Revered: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers and Crawlers. Get the facts about reptiles and amphibians. Learn about their unique characteristics, as well as explore why we...
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum branches out in many fields to cover the broad topics of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Thirteen subtopics are provided including several videos and informative articles.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...

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