Galapagos Archipelago Teacher Resources

In this pollution and the environment worksheet, students complete matching and fill-in-the-blank questions associated with pollution. Some though-provoking conversation starters are embedded in the plan to help the students discuss the...

In this mazes worksheet, students configure the most efficient way to help a marine iguana through a maze find some rock weed to browse on.

In this earth history worksheet, students visit a website and complete 15 fill in the blank and 8 short answer questions based on what they read. Topics include biodiversity, animal kingdoms, evolution, fossils, and extinction.

In this dependent prepositions worksheet, students correct mistakes in 12 sentences and then respond to 5 short answer questions.

In this relationship key vocabulary worksheet, students unscramble 8 groups of words to form questions, write a description of an unusual place, and write 6 questions about the place they chose.

In this nature worksheet, students complete a short answer quiz about the natural occurrences in nature. Students complete 10 questions.

Young scholars discuss the theory of evolution. In this evolution instructional activity, students discover Charles Darwin and his ideas of heredity, variation, and selection. This instructional activity gives information for the young...

Students analyze satellite image data of Volcan Villarica. In this earth science lesson, students identify dangerous areas surrounding the volcano. They propose a new safe location for the town.

Students research any topic relating to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research cruise that Mrs. Richards be participating in.

In this El Nino activity, students review this specific change in the climate cycle by completing 20 short answer questions.

Learners brainstorm about the geographical factors that contribute to climate. They examine the impact of ocean currents on coastal temperatures.

Students explore how to read scientific material by reading about the research being conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli from the Colorado State University.

Students investigate how radar can be used to determine the lightning potential of a cloud. Several readings are provided about the research conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli. The scientific material is summarized in this instructional activity.

Young scholars identify environmental problems and their causes. They explore some of the ways environmental problems are currently being addressed. In groups students explore causes, possible prevention methods, and laws and...

Students evaluate the various purposes and issues surrounding the management of a nature preserve. They participate in discussion on whether there is intrinsic value in nature for its own sake.

Young scholars explore how archaeologists and other scientists use different clues to piece together a picture of the past. Students perform activities that allow them to conduct three types of scientific research. They discuss their...

In this biology learning exercise, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the learning exercise. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.

In this bar graph worksheet, students solve and complete 2 problems related to reading a bar graph. First, they use the data table found at the bottom of the sheet to complete the bar graph which illustrates the number of nests and...

This resource provides detailed information about the Galapagos tortoise, as well as several pictures.

Explore amazing pictures of the Galapagos Islands while learning about the geography and geology of these beautiful islands.

Aimed at the younger student, this wonderful sitehas plenty of photos and easy to read informationabout the amazing Galapagos Islands!

Accompany scientists on an exciting trip to the Galapagos as they make a film on the islands for IMAX. Featured are a fantastic photo journal and video footage.

A report of research indicates that the giant saddleback tortoise of Espanola island in the Galapagos Islands have, through conservation efforts, begun to successfully return from the brink of extinction.

Explore isolated volcanic islands. Charles Darwin's observations and collections of the Galapagos wildlife in 1835 contributed to his theory of evolution by natural selection. [7:08]