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Paleoecology of "Fossilized" Owl Pellets

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine fossilized owl pellets to determine how a species environmental preferences allow us to reconstruct probable past environments. Differences in anatomy are used to identify species in this lesson.
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Endangered Species and Extinction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore endangered species and extinction. They discuss and write three reasons why it is important to save animals from becoming endangered or extinct. They discuss The Great Kapok Tree and write a letter discussing...
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Sea Turtles: An Issue Investigation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore sea turtles and the issues relating to them as endangered species. They research sea turtles on the Internet and find reasons why the turtles are endangered. They identify potential issues to be considered when...
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Endangered Spaces = Endangered Species!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss the crowding, loss of personal space, loss of home, loss of food, etc. that might occur at a developmental site. They witness, through an in-class demonstration, what happens when land is taken for development. They...
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Ecology - Ecosystem

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research ecosystems, the work of ecologists, John Muir's contribution to the environment and an endangered species of their choice. They read books, participate in discussions, and write reports.
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Eco-Logical: A Coastal Logic Problem

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the characteristics of five coastal communities. They use logic cards and matching activities to identify the proper community for plant and animal species.
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Identifying Insects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students collect samples of insects and identify them. They evaluate water conditions that causes species to be found in streams and listen to sounds of water through music. Next, they respond to the music and discuss their reactions.
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Lesser Long-Nosed Bat Coloring Page

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this endangered animals coloring instructional activity, students examine a drawing of the lesser long-nosed bat. Students color the picture and draw its natural habitat around it.
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Fish Life Cycle

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Fish are no different when it comes to a living being's primary objective—to reproduce. They do differ, including from fish species to fish species, in their life cycles, survival tactics and reproductive strategies. After discussion of...
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Wild Wildlife

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess how people both support and refute actions that lead to the extinction of animals. They examine how the wild tiger population has grown from near-extinction due to conservation efforts. They investigate an animal species...
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Evolution in a Ring

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students discuss a definition for ring species. They compare the concept of ring species to natural selection and examine the role of geography and climate in species formation.
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Zoo Welcomes Baby Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars engage in activities to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. In these animal lessons, students use vocabulary and comprehension skills to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. They also watch...
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Endangered Organism Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how different organisms meet the characteristics of life. They study specific endangered species and what caused their endangerment. They vcomplete a power point research project.
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Crimes on the Great Lakes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve simulated crimes using real-time online information. They research data on items such as ship tracking through GPS, lake conditions, and weather systems. They also collect information about invasive plant and animal...
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Tree Tally

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine different tree species. In this tree species lesson, students visit a forest. Students participate in a game called Forest Leap Frog while at the forest.
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Big Beautiful Cats

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this animal worksheet, learners become familiar with 8 different species of wild cats by reading an informative paragraph and examining a picture for each. Students complete a crossword puzzle about wild cats.
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Word Search: Desert Birds of Prey

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students examine detailed color pictures of 15 desert birds of prey. Students read the labels on the pictures and locate the bird species names in a word search puzzle.
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Word Search: Common Seashore Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students find the names of 15 plant species common to the seashore in a word search puzzle. The word bank has detailed color drawings of each plant.
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Fish Word Search

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this science worksheet, pupils find the names of 20 common ocean fish in a word search puzzle. The word bank has detailed color drawings of each species of fish.
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More Mountain Mammals

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 mountain mammals in a word search puzzle. The word bank has detailed color drawings of each species of mammal.
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Birds, Fish, Mammals and Flowers Word Search

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 common birds, fish, mammals and flowers in a word search puzzle. The word bank has a detailed color drawing of each species.
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Who Am I? (Plant Identification)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, learners study 16 detailed color pictures of plant species. Students identify each plant. There is no space to write the name of the plant and it is assumed this is done orally. Answers are provided upside down...
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Word Search: Birds of a Feather

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, pupils locate the names of 20 species of birds in a word search puzzle. Each bird in the word bank has a detailed color illustration.
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Who Am I? Mammals Identification

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different species of mammals. Students identify each mammal. There is no room to write the name under the picture. It is assumed this is an oral activity, although there...

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