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Fish and Wildlife in America
Some of the details of the use of wildlife as food and crop resources are given at the beginning of this slideshow. Next, the historical problems with wildlife are explained, as are some mistakes that have been made leading to extinction...
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Endangered species
Students define the following words: extinction, endangered species, meteorite collision, glaciation and climate warming. They investigate that there are 307 species on the endangered list, and an average of 10-20 species are added each...
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Shoal Destroying
Students investigate methods used in the fishing industry. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students visit selected websites to research fishing methods and create a game based around the fishing industry.
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Why preserve biodiversity?
Students view photos of endangered species on the Internet and discuss the reasons why these animals are threatened and why they should be protected. They use the words: biodiversity, ecosystem, and extinction in sentences to demonstrate...
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Beaver, or not?
Students study the role of the beaver in Illinois during the 1800's and how overtrapping cause the near extinction of the beaver colonies in Illinois by 1900. Students role play various people in 1945 who have an opinion about the...
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Natural Resources
Learners explore Iowa geography and topographic maps. In this geography and topographic maps lesson, student investigate maps, newspapers, Iowa flora and fauna. Students gain an understanding of how different landforms can be identified...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Taking Swipes at the Auto Industry
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the auto industry and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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South African Trivia
In this South African Trivia learning exercise, 6th graders research and answer questions about South Africa. Students write fifty-five answers.
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American Bald Eagle - status in your state
In this American Bald Eagle worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the American Bald Eagle and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions total.
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Zoo Welcomes Baby Animals
Learners engage in activities to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. In these animal lessons, students use vocabulary and comprehension skills to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. They also watch video...
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Postcards from the Edge: Endangered Species
Students use the internet to identify the endangered species in their state. Using this information, they create a postcard with a picture of the animal along with facts. They discuss the main reasons to protect the endangered species...
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Japan Vocabulary Quiz
In this Japan vocabulary quiz instructional activity, students match the 17 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.
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Australian Museum: Animals
This online site for the Australian Museum introduces the nature and culture of this unique continent. This particular section focuses on the creatures of Australia including spiders, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, insects, frogs,...