Did you know that a polar bear's skin is actually black? Or that the lightest mammal weighs less than a paperclip? Young scientists learn these and other amazing facts about mammals as they explore the animal kingdom with...

In this grammar and biology worksheet, students explore mammals using idiomatic expressions. Students match five expressions to their correct meaning and then complete eight multiple choice questions using the idiomatic expressions.

Practice comparing and contrasting details in informational text with a reading passage about whales. It explains the ways that fish and whales are similar, as well as the ways they are different, and specific characteristics of various...

In this mammals instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 37 questions about characteristics, behavior and types of mammals.

In this mammals non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of mammals. They answer 10 questions based on the reading including true and false, short answer, and multiple...

In this mammals instructional activity, students compare and contrast the three types of mammals: placental, marsupial, and monotreme. This instructional activity has 4 short answer, 12 matching, and 8 fill in the blank questions.

In this mammals worksheet, students research the internet to find information and answer short answer questions about mammals of fields, meadows, and hedgerows. Students complete 12 questions.

In this Boy Scout Mammal Study merit badge worksheet, learners complete 5 pages of multiple step short answer questions associated with the characteristics of mammals in order to earn a merit badge. They list animal classification,...

In this mammals worksheet, students review the characteristics of mammals including their adaptations for survival and reproductive strategies. This worksheet has 2 short answer, 5 matching, 5 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, and 4...

For this word search puzzle worksheet, students find and circle all of the wildlife hidden in a word search puzzle. Students also classify the animals into groups of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, or amphibians.

In this animal grouping worksheet, learners compare and contrast the characteristics of mammals, birds, and fish. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank questions in a graphic organizer.

With the descriptions of six different animal groups (amphibians, birds, fish, insects, mammals, reptiles), students match different examples of animals to their proper groups (lizard to reptiles, girl to mammals, etc). The activity...

Observations are a key step in the scientific method. In a fun activity, kids learn more about a mammal that they know, such as their own cat, a class hamster, or a friend's dog, through making detailed observations. In addition, they...

Although the learning exercise found here is designed to accompany a particular textbook reading, it is a good basic review or study guide when learning about mammals. If you have a text that covers these concepts, young scientists can...

For this manatee worksheet, learners explore the characteristics of the manatee. Students match the correct word to each of the ten facts about manatees.

In this vertebrate worksheet, high schoolers review the different adaptations for the 5 groups of vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. This worksheet has 12 matching, 1 fill in the blank, and 7 short answer...

Get to the know the common house mouse and the Norway rat with an activity that reinforces reading comprehension skills. Scholars read a three-page document detailing key information about mammals, specifically rodents, and use their...

Learn about the mammals of the sea with a instructional activity about seals, sea lions, and walruses. Kids study the characteristics of each pinniped with flash cards and information, and then analyze data about elephant seals,...

In this mammal characteristics, learners study diagrams to compare the different types of teeth found in herbivores and carnivores. This worksheet has 1 short answer and 2 multiple choice questions.

In this physical characteristics activity, students compare bats and humans by putting a + sign in the chart for whether or not bats and humans have the same characteristics. Students do this for 17 characteristics and answer 3 questions.

In this vertebrates classification activity, 5th graders unscramble 15 words to find answers to clues. Each clue gives information about the characteristics of vertebrates.  

How many legs do spiders have? Is that an opinion, or is it a fact? Complete a worksheet with four sets of five questions about different animals and their attributes, noting whether each statement is a fact or an opinion.

In this manatee worksheet, 3rd graders will read 10 facts about a manatee to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics. Students will locate 10 errors of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

In this weather worksheet, middle schoolers identify the type of vegetation found in particular regions across the United States. Then they list the six groups of climates in the Köppen Classification System. Students also describe the...