Students create four-legged walking robots and measure how far they travel across different types of surfaces. They design and create "shoes" to add to the robots' feet and observe the effect of their modifications on the net distance...

This site leads students through the process of designing a new animal habitat for a local zoo. The students are guided through the entire process, from design to presentation. A rubric is also provided for a self-evaluation of the...

Find out how mud puddles in a backyard ecosystem make for a welcome habitat for many species.

After observing and naming elements of an animal's habitat, and reading The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer, learners write fictional stories about finding and caring for a wild animal. A printable graphic organizer, a teacher example, and...

Find out how a common backyard habitat can become a welcome habitat site for turtles.

Habitat Network offers one solution to having an indoor or outdoor cat- a cat patio, or catio.

"Many scientists believe there are two species of warthogs." Learn all about warthogs in this multi-media site. Video and audio clips as well as other web links make this a great site for student research projects.

Teach students to be more aware of issues surrounding aquatic animals and their habitats. Includes lesson, extension activities, and evaluation ideas.

Find out what citizen scientists can do to provide appropriate habitats for native birds.

Students observe animals in several habitats and then choose one animal to research. Students learn about physical adaptations that help each animal live successfully in its habitat and then draw a picture of their animal which is later...

With the booming market of "Beanie Baby" type stuffed animals being so prominent in students' lives, this project brings that interest into the classroom through the use of research, science, hands-on experiences, and technology. The...

Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.

See why many species use perches near their water source to take in the sun's warmth.

Become a citizen scientist, and find out how to turn a shoreline landscape into a bird haven.

When it is time to mow, find out the simple strategies to consider to minimize negative impacts on wildlife.

Learn how to provide a cover board for reptiles who generally prefer drier conditions.

Find out how to make a cover board for Amphibians' dual life-cycle of aquatic and terrestrial stages.

Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.

Learn about the effect that agricultural advancement has had on bird diversity in those environments.

The marine environment is unique and requires technologies that can use sound to gather information since there is little light underwater. The seafloor is characterized using underwater sound and acoustical systems. Current...

Follow Adelie Penguin families as they raise their chicks. Daily pictures (November through January) from the penguin colony on Ross Island, Antarctica. are posted with data for students to keep a field journal. Inquiry classroom...

Multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips about hippopotamuses. Fun facts are great for students doing research projects and you can send a postcard to a friend.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn about different types of habitats as they gather information based on provided research questions. Students will summarize the information from their research in an...

In the wild, there are two types of animals: the hunters and the hunted. A good predator is always on the prowl for fresh prey. What can an animal do to stay off of the menu? Find out how some animals use camouflage, and why sometimes it...