Curated OER
Sun, Sand, and Hippos
Learners conduct research on varied aspects of hippopotamuses and in doing so, synthesize and evaluate a variety of information sources.They summarize content knowledge from varied resources and apply this knowledge by creating a mural...
Curated OER
Adapted to Fire
Fourth graders explore forest species' adaptations to fire by participating in a scavenger hunt and mapping a burned forest. Students create maps and explore how indigenous species adapted to living with fire.
Curated OER
Involving Community Members, Parents, and Community Agencies in Student Learning
Students predict and estimate the number of moose shot by people between the years of 1986-1990. They analyze data and statistics, construct bar graphs, and conduct research on the Alaskan moose.
Curated OER
Give Me Back My School: A Back to Basics Approach to Ecological Restoration
Ninth graders research local geography to create successful, ecological school landscaping. They determine soil type, average weather patterns and temperature graphs and use the information to select ideal plants and plant maintenance...
Curated OER
African Safari Adventure
Students conduct Internet research on the different safaris available. They locate and label safari sites on the continent of Africa. They create a PowerPoint presentation for the class to persuade the class why they should vote for...
Curated OER
Counting in Pairs: Animal Homes
In this counting by 2 worksheet, students draw a line from each pair of animals to their home. Students count the total number of animals of each type.
Curated OER
The Same But Different
Fourth graders observe different types of bats. They look for characteristics that appear to be fundamental for survival. Students observe population numbers in order to identify if adaptations aid in survival.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Hopes Fading for Future of Indian Tigers
In this English worksheet, students read "Hopes Fading for Future of Indian Tigers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Birds of Wisconsin
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...
Curated OER
The Brown Pelican Experts
Fifth graders compare and contrast adaptations of brown pelicans and examine how they survive in different environments. They also make predictions of some adaptations that could be needed in certain types of ecosystems.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Wildlife Math
This integrated lesson is the result of collaboration between Chip Blanton, a wildlife management teacher, and Greg Pendergrass, a math teacher (Ft. Payne High School). Learning to manage wildlife requires an understanding of planting...
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Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Wildlife in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they research wildlife that is threatened or endangered in Texas and develop an...
US Geological Survey
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Natural Resources of the Lake Pontchartrain
A collection of lessons focusing on the importance and uses of natural resources. Website specifically focuses on the resources found on Lake Pontchartrain Basin.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: White Bass, a Taste of Home?
This lesson uses a real-life event to teach students about wildlife management, in this case of fish. The event was that the white bass, a fish preferred by local Hmong anglers, was moved from one lake to another in St. Paul, Minnesota....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Tad the Tadpole
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson plan is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...