In this science worksheet, students find the names of 14 African dogs and cats in a word search puzzle. The word bank has a detailed color drawing of each animal.

Young animal lovers engage in a lesson that's all about elephants. They access an elephant sanctuary website and read a story about Shirley the elephant. They perform a series of activities based upon that story, and also study about the...

Students study big cats in a variety of lessons included in this unit.

The Hardy-Weinberg principle is the focus of this concise slideshow.  Some vocabulary definitions are given on the first 2 slides, and the rest are given over to examples of the Hardy-Weinberg theorem. Calculations of the H-W...

The five agents of evolutionary change are reviewed in this slideshow. Definitions of common terms involved with populations and equilibrium are given, and there are some presentations of Hardy Weinberg equations for common examples of...

Written as an accompaniment to a field trip to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Arizona, this is an interdisciplinary, themed lesson plan on lions. Even if you cannot take your upper-elementary kids to this attraction, there are a few...

In this primate evolution worksheet, learners use an idea map showing how primates have evolved into the different groups to complete 1 true or false and 2 short answer questions.

Young scholars investigate animal behavior, examining the nervous system and the physiology of the brain and the fight or flight response. They simulate animal behaviors and discuss the difference between an instinct and a behavior.

In this lions quiz worksheet, students answer a set of 12 questions about size, lifestyle, diet and characteristics of lions. An answer key is included on page 2.

The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the African lion focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.

Colorful resource for learning fun facts about African cheetahs with photographs and a sound clip as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.

A wonderful research tool for gathering information about the African Lion. Information that is given includes what it looks like, what it eats, where it lives, its life history. Additional information included is about its special...

Colorful resource for learning fun facts about African lions with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Sound clip included.

Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the African lion, and discover the threats that many of them face today.

Contains a general overview plus interesting facts about the African lion's diet, size, weight, habitat, and conservation.

Resource takes an exploratory look at the leopard. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.

This resource takes an exploratory look at the lion. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.

In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo offers information on the social and eating habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the African lion.

African lions are the only cats known to live in groups. Use this resource to learn why lions roar and other interesting facts.

The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.

National Geographic provides great fun facts about this African cat. Find out where they live. Watch a cheetah in action. Listen to a cheetah purr.

Lions are big cats that are related to tigers, leopards, and jaguars. The number of lions is decreasing and lions are losing habitat. A long time ago, someone crowned lions as "the kings of the jungle." But lions don't live in jungles....

Get acquainted with the caracal, an African hunting cat, in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on its appearance, eating habits, and habitat.

Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...