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Animals

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students become familiar with the need for categorizing scientific information, in this case, animals. They categorize the 5 groups of animals in a collage and answer questions about each.
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Fossils

For Students 7th - 9th
In this earth science worksheet, learners use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to solve the crossword puzzle on fossils. They identify specific names of fossils and how to make a mold of one.
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Reptiles and Birds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reptile and bird activity, students will read a paragraph about reptile characteristics and then answer 2 short answer questions. Then students will read a paragraph about bird characteristics and complete 2 short answer questions.
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Remembering Reptiles

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars will learn to use outlines as a comprehension strategy. Summarization is the most important comprehension strategy, and should be taught to maturing readers. During this lesson learners use the story of a reptile to...
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Reptiles

For Students 1st - 5th
In this reptiles worksheet, students will compare the characteristics of reptiles with the characteristics of amphibians to complete 2 short answer questions.
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Reptiles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reptiles learning exercise, students review reptile adaptations, amniotic egg, and the characteristics of the different reptile groups. This learning exercise has 8 fill in the blank and 19 matching questions.
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The Excretory System

For Students 8th - 9th
In this excretory system worksheet, students read a brief excerpt about water balance and the excretory system. Then they identify what compound birds, insects and reptiles living in dry habitats excrete. Students also describe how...
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Which Animals Are Vertebrates?

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this vertebrate animals worksheet, students will classify 5 animals as belonging to the bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish group.
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Creatures of the Grand Canyon

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this word search puzzle worksheet, learners find and circle all of the wildlife hidden in a word search puzzle. Students also classify the animals into groups of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, or amphibians.
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Remarkable Reptiles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students will develop a KWL chart with the class to assess prior knowledge. The students will be given five-ten minutes to individually fill out the Know and Wonder sections of their individual charts. They will then participate in...
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Create a Dichotomous Key of Idaho Reptiles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the reptile section of the Digital Atlas of Idaho. They make a dichotomous key and decide on what defining characteristics they can use to distinguish between species. They hone their observation skills and recognize...
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Who Am I? Reptiles and Amphibians

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of reptiles and amphibians. Students identify each animal. Answers are given upside down at the bottom of the page.
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North American Reptiles Word Search

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word search worksheet, students complete a 10 word puzzle, searching for names of North American reptiles. Worksheet is part of a site with many additional activities.
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Desert Discovery

Leaping Lizards

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Here is a fine biology lesson that introduces youngsters to reptiles. They study their feeding habits, their habitats, and the adaptations they must make to survive in their environments. The outstanding lesson includes two excellent...
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Identifying plants, animals, insects, reptiles, and birds on the prairie

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students identify all of the plant an animal life on the prairie.  In this plant identification lesson plan students divide into groups and draw sketches of things they saw on the prairie. 
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Animal Classes-Mammal Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibian

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn about the characteristics of each animal classification. In this animal classification instructional activity students will first learn the characteristics of each classification. Then, they will find animals from given...
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National Science Teachers Association

Hop into Action

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Young scientists find out what makes amphibians such unique and interesting animals in this simple life science lesson. After looking at pictures and discussing the characteristics of amphibians, learners complete a series...
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The Anaconda

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners examine basic facts about the anaconda. They discuss the length of an anaconda, estimate the length of 33 feet, compare their estimate to the actual length, and decorate the paper snake with colored scales.
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Chameleons Are Cool!

For Teachers 2nd
Have your learners review what they know about camouflage using this lesson. Learners fill out a graphic organizer listing what they know or have questions about. This could be enhanced with the addition of a writing assignment in which...
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Animals Galore

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
A well-designed lesson which covers the characteristics of the animals found in the six animal groups is here for your young biologists. In it, learners divide up into six groups; the amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, fish, and...
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California Academy of Science

Snakes and Lizards Length and Movement

For Teachers K - 5th Standards
Snakes and lizards can be very tiny or very long. Your class will get out their rulers to see just how big snakes and lizards can be. They discuss several different reptiles by reading the included animal fact cards, then each small...
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Lori Schmidt's Lovely Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students color code a world map by region to show the different amphibians and reptiles that live there. They discuss the Nile Crocodile, Snapping Turtle, Komodo Dragon, Indian Python, and Lacertidae. When completed, they create a key...
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The Bite of The Caiman

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study about Caimans-large reptiles that live in Manu. They create a model of the bite of the caiman in a class activity. They calculate the length of the caiman from the size of the model bite.
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Ambush Warriors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify four different categories of reptiles and explain how snakes deliver their venom to their prey.

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