The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: K Ess2 2: Environmental Change
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Coloration
This competent site describes how structural adaptations help organisms survive. Deceptive and advertising coloration are explained.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Easter Island: What Can We Find in a Pond?
Explore Easter Island in this module to learn about the animals and their habitats.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Life's Different Seasons
Recognize changes in bears and insects and compare them.
CPALMS
Cpalms: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Researching Habitats
[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...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Where Do Animals Live?
In this lesson plan students listen and participate by filling in missing words as the teacher reads a silly poem about places where animals might live. Students are required to draw pictures representing both their favorite nonsense...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite: Learning Ideas and Outcomes: Subject Focus
This extensive lesson plan uses the painting 'A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning' as a starting point to learning in science. Students will use the work by Reubens to learn about a variety of animals and their habitats.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Magic Rocks [Pdf]
In this lesson, young scholars work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships....
NOAA
Noaa: Now That's Complex [Pdf]
Define a habitat. Discover how a relatively small area can be divided into many habitats for smaller organisms.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Mexico: What Is a Habitat?
Sofia came back from a trip around the world. She noticed how each animal she saw belonged to a certain habitat. Help her learn about animal habitats and the species that live there.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Subnivean Comfort
Students measure and compare air temperatures inside and outside a snow shelter. If students choose to sleep in the shelter overnight they use the temperature measurements to confirm what they discover experientially- that snow is a...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: What Lives Under a Rock?
After reading and discussing the book "Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs" by Anthony D. Frederick, students are equipped with tools for observing nature and are taken on a guided walk. They find a rock to overturn, and record...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Habitat Part 1
Young scholars investigate creatures living under a rock and then present their findings on a class display and writing in a journal.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Virtual Inquiry Field Lesson
Middle schoolers use inquiry skills to answer their own questions about an area's animals in a natural setting using motion sensing video cameras.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Mousekin's Lost Woodland
This interactive site has "Mousekin's Lost Woodland" environment game. Play this storytelling game with your friends and learn about different habitats.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal List
Good resource for animal facts, information, and photos on over 550 different animals organized by scientific name or group, location, or alphabetized name. One unique feature is the Phobia Filter. You can, if you wish, filter out groups...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Science Education Center: Habitats
Explore different habitats and match them to the animals that belong there. After choosing a correct animal, click on the caption to get information about it.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats
This entry identifies defining characteristics of animal habitats, including chemical cycles, biodiversity and distribution.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Active Science Modules: Humans and Animals Worksheets
Activities to accompany the Active science learning modules.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Science Education Center: Showbiz Safari
Lights! Camera! Action! Our movie director needs your help! Help Walrus pick actors based on the traits that best fit the movie role. Which furry mammal will get the most wanted role in the blockbuster film "Paws"? Which water loving...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Bat Houses
Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: How to Practice Wildlife Friendly Mowing
When it is time to mow, find out the simple strategies to consider to minimize negative impacts on wildlife.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Making Mud
Find out how mud puddles in a backyard ecosystem make for a welcome habitat for many species.