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Autumn

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the cycle of nutrients in a forest. They research the concepts of decomposing and recycling within a forest.
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Horses

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students discuss the importance of the horse as a "beast of burden" animal in Japanese culture and create a legend, myth or tall tale set in Japan with a horse as the central character.
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Collecting Fossils

For Students 4th - 8th
In this fossils worksheet, students will read about the hobby of fossil collecting and the tools needed for collecting fossils. Students will complete 3 short answer questions based on their reading.
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What do Bison Eat?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the three major categories of food eaten by bison. In groups, they collect examples of grass and forbs and press them. They complete a chart of the percentages of each type of food the bison eat in a day. They...
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Geology

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders devise a workable inch-to-inch scale for a geologic timeline sequencing the eras covered in the unit. They hypothesize from descriptions of dinosaur fossil evidence.
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Noah's Ark, Revisited

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders do a visual presentation for a specific endangered species.
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Can You Hear It?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students work together to discover the concept of echolocation. They examine dolphins and their behaviors. They discuss how humans could use this information to help them in their everyday lives as well.
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Venom!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the nature of venom. They conduct an experiment to demonstrate how proteins such as venoms can be denatured using raw eggs, beakers, heated water, and compresses.
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Get Out in the Field

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students visit a shoreline--of an ocean, a lake, a pond, a riverbank, etc., survey it and record what they find there. They map the shoreline and surrounding area and conclude where potential waterfront projects could occur.
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Biodiversity: El Imposible National Park, El Salvador

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of how the more diverse an ecosystem is, the more interdependence of species exists within that system. The complex relationships among diverse species are difficult to identify. As species disappear or...
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Classification of Living Things

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to the classification of living things. There are 28 biology terms located in the word search.
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The Giant Giraffe: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, learners read a selection about the giant giraffe, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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ESL-Homonyms #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL homonym worksheet, students complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the homonym that correctly completes a set of sentences. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but is appropriate for practice.
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Water Quality Survey: Monitoring the Sustainability of Pigeon Creek

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the History of Pigeon Creek (or any watershed in your area). In this environmental science lesson plan, students conduct field tests such as pH and nitrates. They collect data and compare what they collected with...
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Wildlife Habitat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain what a habitat is and describe its four elements. They see how an area's habitat suitability varies with different species of wildlife. They name factors that affect habitat suitability.
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Cardinals

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this cardinals worksheet, students explore facts about cardinals and practice their number reasoning. Students read about cardinals and solve word problems involving cardinals.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Mammals

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides extensive information about mammals.
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BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: The Life of Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can watch vivid pictures change before their eyes, from lions to monkeys to dolphins. Authors provide interactive games that aid in learning the behavior of animals. Continue to explore by investigating the habitat, diet, and...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Small Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an...
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Science4 Us: Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In online and offline activities, students broaden their understanding of animals by learning to identify and classify animals into six categories: mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
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National Park Service: Arches National Park: Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A resource where you'll learn about amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. A good look at how animals live, sleep, eat, and stay active in a desert habitat.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 1: Fur, Fins, Feathers, and More

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide focuses on familiar animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Animals at the Zoo From a to Z.

For Students 9th - 10th
Get information about a variety of mammals using this online alphabetical index. Information includes facts about their classification, habitat, diet, behavior and conservation status.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Adaptations of Desert Birds and Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
The ways in which animals have adapted so as to survive in a desert environment are described in this article. Mechanisms that humans have to help them cool themselves in a desert are also explained. (Published: December 17, 2009)

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