Students explore hypoxic (low oxygen) conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.  In this ocean habitat lesson, students hypothesis, design and implement an experiment to explain the existence of the "Dead Zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.

Students study seamounts and learn the importance of structures to species. In this ocean explorer lesson plan, students participate in an activity that teaches them how to modify a seamount so that they are more suitable for...

Seventh graders study and explore the base of PA game fish species and characteristics.  In this cooperative learning instructional activity students create a fish fact game by researching information on certain species then play...

Sixth graders predict intertidal zones for organisms. In this intertidal zones lesson, 6th graders analyze an illustration of an organism and a class diagram of the intertidal zones. Students research to locate the zone the organism is...

Students search the Internet and write a research paper on the environment.  In this investigative lesson students develop a paper on fisheries and management of them. 

Learners explore The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book, paying close attention to the different habitats described. Learners draw a picture of each of the habitats and include a written description.

Students explore a variety of games on the Internet that will teach them about animals; they focus on the Florida panther. Students choose the activity that is of interest to them, and then rotate between the games online and the...

Young scholars explore the beach. In this marine habitat lesson, students inspect sand grains, design beach profiles, classify marine life, and examine natural beach habitats. Young scholars use spreadsheets to record data from their...

Students examine the physical adaptations of polar bears. For this animal adaptations lesson, students access interactive resource pages on the Internet, discovering the habitats of polar bears and their physical attributes. Students...

Students design a functional model of a coral reef ecosystem. In this coral reef lesson, students identify the energy sources and material cycles of a coral reef. They write an essay about their niche in their own ecosystem.

Fourth graders compare an ecosystem before and after they introduce crayfish to that ecosystem. In this ecosystem lesson plan, 4th graders see what happens when you introduce a non native animal to a habitat. Students then make...

Students explore animal habitats. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students match animals to their habitats in a classroom activity. Students also observe a firefly habitat and read Fireflies. Students create bulletin...

Students explore the attributes of animal habitats. In this habitat instructional activity, students examine animal habitats as they conduct a scientific investigation to create an animal habitat that provides food, shelter, and space.

Fourth graders study the components of a habitat. In this animal habitat lesson, 4th graders define the elements of a habitat. Students discuss intertidal habitats and make a habitat for a crab.

In this dinosaurs worksheet, students use crayons to color the dinosaurs in a camouflaged fashion to blend in with their habitat. Students follow 5 directions and answer 2 questions.

For this populations worksheet, students analyze the food web given and answer three questions. Then they draw a food web and predict populations changes.

Students discover the threats of an oil spill.  In this ecological awareness lesson, students examine the effects of oil spills on animals and our oceans.  Students get simulated oil on themselves and discover ways to clean it up.

Young scholars study and observe city wildlife and their local community's wildlife. In this wildlife lesson, students look for animal clues in their local places. Young scholars observe animals using cameras and journals. Students make...

Students explore the environmental impact of humans on the plants and animals in their state. In this environmental impact lesson, students use digital cameras to photograph plants and animals in their state. Students investigate the...

Pupils observe the Desert Tortoise in its natural surroundings. In this adaptations instructional activity, students study and take pictures of an animal in its habitat, then design a PowerPoint which addresses adaptations, biodiversity,...

Students investigate animal behaviors and habitats. In this Louisiana animals lesson, students research animals and take a trip to a wildlife refuge. Students create booklets that include photographs regarding the experience. The...

Learners arrange a service project for a local animal shelter. In this animal shelter lesson, students collect items to be given to a local shelter. They learn how to estimate the monetary value of the donated items. They can do optional...

Students investigate the needs of animal shelters. In this animal welfare lesson, students brainstorm the needs of a local animal shelter and implement a service plan to collect donations for an animal shelter.

In this animal habitats worksheet, learners match the 4 pictured animals to the pictures that feature their respective habitats.