California Academy of Science
Tropical Belt
Where in the world is the equator? Explore a world map with your class, coloring in oceans, continents, and rainforests while locating the three major lines of latitude: the equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn. Discuss how...
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Africa Savanna
Students discuss the different biomes of Africa. They create a list of biomes of Africa. They color code a map of the biomes of Africa. They research interesting facts about Africa.
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People and Plants
Pupils examine the uses of plants from many different biomes, particularly, rain forests to uncover data about the production of new drugs and the cross-cultural sharing of foods. A rain forest food festival reinforces the concept of...
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Big Cat Locations
First graders explore different environments while studying the habitats of big cats. In this big cats instructional activity, 1st graders draw pictures of their favorite cats, learn about the areas where cats live, design a zoo habitat...
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Animals of the African Savannahs
Students create and describe a new animal that live on the savannah following the characteristics of savannah wildlife discussed in the lesson.
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Africa: Animals of the African Savannahs
Young scholars explore animals of the savannah. In this science lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of animals that live on the savannah. Young scholars create an animal that would be able to live on the savannah.