1st Grade

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Geology

Biology

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Home, Sweet, Home: Animal Habitats

Children will match each wild animal with its natural habitat in this worksheet.

Subjects:

Science

Animals (Zoology)

Earth Science

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LESSON PLANS

The Sunflower

Students learn about a sunflower and other plants through observation, estimation, and counting.

Subjects

Science

Plants and Botany

Earth Science

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Polar Bears Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about polar bears and improve their reading comprehension skills with a nonfiction reading passage and…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Arctic and Polar Regions

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Emperor Penguins Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about Emperor Penguins in this nonfiction reading passage. Use this printable reading warm-up to provide…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Social Studies and History

Science

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LESSON PLANS

A Visit to the Zoo Sub Kit ( 1-2)

Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 1-2 that encourages children to explore the world of animals.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Safety

Biology

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LESSON PLANS

Camouflage

Students observe the effects of camouflage.

Subjects

Arctic and Polar Regions

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

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Great-Horned Owls Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about great-horned owls in this nonfiction reading passage. Use this printable reading warm-up about…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Birds

Reading

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Squid

Students learn about squid and develop their nonfiction reading skills in this reading warm-up. This printable includes…

Subjects:

Aquatic Animals

Oceans (Oceanography)

Animals (Zoology)

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Literature & Math: Stories About Animal Homes

Develop math and science skills through literature-based activities for House for Birdie by Stuart Murphy and Animals in…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Mathematics

Measurement

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REFERENCE

Eye Wonder: Mammals

The natural world of mammals is introduced through full-color photography matched with clearly written text to build a…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Eye Wonder: Birds

Fly with amazing birds over deserts, seas, woodlands, and lush rainforests. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Spring Season

Biology

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Lions

Students learn about lions and improve their reading comprehension skills with a reading passage and text-based…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Marsupials – Matching Activity

Use this marsupial matching activity to familiarize young children with different mammals, including a koala, a…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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The Gila Monster Reading Warm-Up

Students will learn about the Gila monster – a venomous lizard – in this nonfiction reading passage. Use the questions…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Reptiles

Reading

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Giraffes

Students learn about giraffes and improve their reading comprehension skills with a nonfiction reading passage and…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Tigers

Students learn about tigers and improve their reading comprehension skills with a reading passage and questions in this…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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TEACHING RESOURCE

NSTA Recommends -- Animal Adaptations

Reviews of science-teaching materials recommended by K-12 science teachers.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Animal Behavior

Biology

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Little Brainwaves Investigate: Animals

Along with the illustrated Little Brainwaves characters, younger kids can explore the world of animals, climbing around…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Camouflaged Butterflies

Literature forms the basis for this simple activity that teaches young children about camouflage.

Subjects:

Insects

Animal Behavior

Animal Life Cycles

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Puffins

Students learn about puffins and work on their reading comprehension skills in this warm-up. This printable includes a…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Birds

Reading

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Science Reading Warm-Up: Mammals (Grade 1)

In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about mammals. After reading the science passage, use the questions to…

Subjects:

Seasons

Winter Season

Earth Science

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BOOK GUIDES

The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

A full list of activities, lessons, and resources for teaching Katherine Paterson's The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, a…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Folk Tales

Japan

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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Oceans and Seas Teacher's Guide

Utilize the discussion questions and activities in this printable teacher's guide before, during, and after reading…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Nonfiction Literature

Aquatic Animals

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