Herp Search

What type of reptiles live in New York State? This lesson gets the class thinking about what factors determine where particular animals live. They analyze the Hudson Valley environment, identify specific reptile and amphibian...

Learners explore life science by answering true/false questions in class. In this human sexuality lesson, students collaborate in small groups to discuss the transmission of STD's and birth control methods. Learners complete a true/false...

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 of three Venn...

Young scholars use the internet to examine the characteristics of reef life. Using those characteristics, they categorize living things. They create a paper sculpture to represent a reef. They share their creations with the class and...

Students examine the differences among the strains of deadly viruses and create research-based visual displays about the origins of different strains, transmission, symptoms, treatments and historic impact of specific viruses.

Students compare and contrast snakes and turtles, then fill out an information sheet.

Learners use the internet to research the streams and rivers found in Illinois. Using the information, they identify and describe the rivers and streams along with the physical characteristics of a river ecosystem. They share what they...

Learners explore the concept of opportunistic diseases. For this opportunistic diseases lesson, students take notes on a lecture regarding systemic herpes, candidiasis, cytomegalovirus, tuberculosis, MAC, recurrent pneumonia,...

Students read journals about marine life in a lagoon. Using that information, they choose one organism to research on the internet. They write a report about the organism and answer the questions provided. They share their information...