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Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Reptile Adaptations
In this lesson plan site, students examine the changing traits that have enabled reptiles to live in their environments. Interesting information and activities about reptiles are found on this site.
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation: Impala
Resource takes an exploratory look at the impala, a slender, medium-sized antelope so adaptable that it is found from southern Africa to the northern limits of East Africa. Content includes information on the impala's physical...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan
Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Tigers
This Sea World article outlines the characteristics of the tiger, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Students can continue to learn from a list of books for young readers. Information is upper intermediate or...
Other
Wonder Club: Elephant Seal
A comprehensive site that contains information on habits, breeding, food, hunting, and special adaptations. Key bullet-pointed facts are also provided for size, breeding, and lifestyle.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Wet Dog Physics
Describes the physics behind animals' ability to dry themselves by shaking to remove water.
Other
Creating Systems to Reinforce Creativity
Although this article was written from a business perspective, the ideas throughout can easily be adapted to the classroom. The formula for creative output is explained and is a good way to encourage creativity among your students.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Crabeater Seal
Brief overview of the crabeater seal and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive.
Other
Creating Minds: Creating a Creative Climate
Written from a business perspective, this sites ideas about creating a creative atmosphere can easily be adapted to any classroom.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Gila Monster
This video segment from Outdoor Nevada looks at the Gila monster's behavior, habitat, and unique adaptive characteristics. [3:55]
PBS
Pbs Nature: Orangutans
Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Spiders! Spider Canyon
Investigate funnel-web spiders and their ability to adapt in order to survive. Make a set of spider trading cards that will include information about a spider's behavior, habitat and adaptations.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: North American River Otter
Familiarize yourself with the North American river otter by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on the appearance, habitat, social and eating habits, and other...