3rd Grade

Plant Eaters and Meat Eaters

In this science lesson plan, elementary students will learn about dinosaurs that were meat eaters versus plant eaters,…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Geology

Biology

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GAMES AND APPS

Animal Habitat Crossword Puzzle

A crossword puzzle on animal habitats.

Subjects:

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Killer Whales Reading Warm-Up

Develop students' reading skills with a passage about killer whales and reading comprehension questions, in this…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

Biology

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Students observe the effects of camouflage.

Camouflage

Subjects

Arctic and Polar Regions

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Sloths Reading Warm-Up

Improve students' reading skills with a passage about sloths and related comprehension questions, in this printable…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Plants of the Rain Forest

Present this lesson plan to increase students' awareness of some of the important types of plants found in the rain…

Subjects

Science

Habitats and Ecosystems

Rainforests

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Books to Use When Teaching Fables

Subjects:

Reading

Fables

Storytelling

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

Eye Wonder: Mammals

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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

Eye Wonder: Birds

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Spring Season

Biology

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One Million Things: Animal Life

This book features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of animals, making for a seamless and striking…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Animals Reading Warm-Up: Bison

Teach your students about bison and improve their reading comprehension skills with a reading passage and questions, in…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Endangered Species

Reading

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The koala faces many threats to its habitat and food supply. Get students thinking about what they can do to help save…

Save the Koala

Subjects:

Mammals

Endangered Species

Environmental Science

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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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ACTIVITIES

The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Large Creatures

An animal art project.

Subjects:

Arts and Crafts

Animals (Zoology)

Art, Music and Drama

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

Camouflaged Butterflies

Subjects:

Insects

Animal Behavior

Animal Life Cycles

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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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ASSESSMENT

Young Animals Quiz

In this life science quiz, students name the parent animal of each baby animal.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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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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TEACHING RESOURCE

NSTA Recommends -- Reptiles and Amphibians

These valuable reviews of science-teaching materials focus on books that explore reptiles and amphibians. They are…

Subjects:

Genetics and DNA

Rainforests

Cellular Biology

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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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