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...

"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 instructional activity, extension activities, and evaluation ideas.

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...

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.

A fun, hands-on project that will allow your students see first-hand how metamorphosis works. Students observe mealworms develop and change right before their eyes.

This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...

In this lesson, students will write a descriptive paragraph regarding an animal and its habitat, or a character in a particular setting. Great cross-curricular usage of vocabulary.

3rd grade students in Springfield, Massachusetts created this field guide as part of a learning expedition on ecosystems and pond life. Students did fieldwork in the city park and worked with local experts, closely examining the ponds....

Field Trip Earth takes you on an exciting adventure to learn about the endangered African Elephant. On this site, one can explore this project, the species, and its habitat. Also learn what threatens this animal in its own environment.