Get to know the bugs around us with emerging readers who use Jerry Pallotta's informative book Icky Bug Colors to learn vocabulary in context. Address terms before reading the text aloud, preparing kids to listen for them later....

Students research the different animals of Mexico. They read an informational handout, discuss the various animals and habitats, and match animals with their habitats on a worksheet.

Students investigate different types of animals in a unique way. They use a variety of resources to find information. Students read a story about an iguana and then write their own letters using a character of an animal found in the...

Learners read and create cartoons that are based on endangered and threatened species. The lesson is packed with terrific student handouts, including some very good cartoons that are based on conservation and animal issues. The...

Third graders read and create cartoons about endangered and threatened species of plants. Pupils are split up into groups. They each consider a conservation cartoon and attempt to decipher its meaning. They must decide if they agree or...

Second graders are taught the concept of camouflage through the game hide and seek. They view photographs of camouflaged animals on the TIDES website. Students create a poster that camouflages a particular animal based on what they have...

Students enjoy the excitement in the short story, Cook-A-Doodle-Doo! In this Cook-A-Doodle Doo! lesson plan, students work to tell the difference between fact and fiction, learn vocabulary, and compare and contrast different stories.

Students explore the internet world of Second Life and create a portfolio about the planets in our solar system. In this planets lesson plan, students provide many facts about 1 specific planet.

This resource provides detailed information about the iguana. It include several photos, an audio clip an a video clip. [1:30]

Resource gives the physical and behavioral characteristics of the iguana, its habitat, food habits, and the ability to live with man.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about iguanas and where they live. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the marine iguana with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.

Information on the preservation of endangered reptiles and amphibians. Includes video, photos and species descriptions.

Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.

A great reference source for getting a country profile of Saint Lucia. Offers background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some animals that live in a tropical rain forest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.