Sixth graders read and discuss the domestication of animals in history. In this Aurochs reading lesson, 6th graders define vocabulary and list similarities and differences between wild and domesticated animals. Students complete an...

Young scholars investigate biology by researching wild animals. In this animal extinction instructional activity, students research African wild dogs and discuss the impact of the environment on their survival. Young scholars read and...

Students examine how Jack London tells a story from the point of view of an animal. They read and discuss primary source documents, analyze text and excerpts, complete a chart, and explore various websites.

Students take a stand on whether or not London could be dubbed a "nature faker." They support their position with evidence either historical or from the text. Students write an essay, complete with hypothesis and textual support, on...

Elsa is a lioness who was raised by humans in the 1950's. The Adamsons took her in after George Adamson reluctantly killed her mother. Elsa did return to the wild but maintained a very strong bond with the Adamsons until her death in...

In this art and craft worksheet, students learn about 12 common wild and domestic animals by cutting out labeled pictures of animal faces. There are no suggestions as to how these could be used.

Fourth graders assess the development of animal husbandry, outline it in detail as well as arrange the steps in sequential order. In addition, they discuss how certain animals came to be domesticated, concentrate to research on one of...

White Fang gets into the mind of a wild wolfdog as people domesticate him. The story tells of trials with violent animals and humans alike. White Fang captures readers' hearts as the pup separates from his family.

Students identify the words plain and climate and discuss what would happen if it never rained. Students identify and interpret the weather in Poland and create a web illustrating various weather patterns. Students write a 4-line poem...

Learners consider the cultural, historical, and social implications of domesticating animals as pets. They create informative posters of various animals, illustrating their histories as pets.

In this geography worksheet, students identify the feral cats of Australia. They read an excerpt and respond to the three questions that follow. Students also imagine that they are a part of scientific team that has been set up to deal...

In this animal behaviors word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 16 adjectives and names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.

Students compare and contrast domesticated animals and wild animals. They identify plants and animals that have adapted to different habitats. They discover it is everyone's responsibility to protect the environment.

In this animal classification worksheet, students read for information and comprehension. In this fill in the blank and multiple choice worksheet, students answer five questions.

For this recognizing facts about the Great Horned Owl worksheet, students read fun facts, match illustrations with adaptations, sequence life cycle cards, and read what to do if they find an injured bird. Students solve 16 answers.

In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about Emily Carr. Students then attempt to determine the meanings of italicized words from the context in which they were used.

Sorting items help learners develop language skills as they describe attributes and qualities to determine which category is the best fit for an item. The teacher will introduce the definitions of wild and domestic by reading the book...