Curated OER
Chameleons Are Cool!
Have your learners review what they know about camouflage using this lesson. Learners fill out a graphic organizer listing what they know or have questions about. This could be enhanced with the addition of a writing assignment in which...
Curated OER
The Mixed-Up Chameleon
In this chameleon worksheet, students color a picture of a chameleon, adding additional surroundings. Then, students write 3 things a chameleon must do to stay alive.
Curated OER
The Mixed-Up Chameleon: Worksheet 2
For this chameleon worksheet, students draw and color a chameleon and his surroundings. Then students write 3 things he must do to stay alive.
Curated OER
Chameleons
Students read "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle. They discuss the chameleon's color changes and their ability to catch flies. They read a fact sheet. They view a live chameleon in a natural environment. They write down observations...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Chameleons
This site gives an in-depth description of a chameleon, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Chameleon
Read all about the chameleon. The "Quick Facts" tells you information in a nutshell, and the main text explains how the chameleon changes colors. You can even hear the sound of a chameleon. An interesting resource.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae)
View images and read facts about Chameleons, including where they live, their appearance, diet, breeding habits, and status as an endangered species.
Read Works
Read Works: Amazing Animals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses distinguishing features of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Panther Chameleon
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Panther Chameleons (Furcifer pardalis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
Other
Ex Zo Oberance: Chameleons
This resource presents an online index of walking animals. The article deals directly with the characteristics and behavior of the chameleon.