3rd Grade Animals (Zoology) Activities Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Animals of the Rainforest Lesson
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of…SubjectsScienceRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology) -
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Taking Care of My Pet
Try a printable science activity that focuses on pet care.Subjects:Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryBooksLiterature -
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Plant Eaters and Meat Eaters
In this science lesson plan, elementary students will learn about dinosaurs that were meat eaters versus plant eaters,…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)GeologyBiology -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
Animals of the Rainforest Worksheet
Students learn about the behaviors and physical characteristics of rain forest animals, then use worksheets to classify…Subjects:Rain ForestsAnimals (Zoology)Habitats and Ecosystems -
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Cold-Blooded & Warm-Blooded Animals
Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionSocial Studies and History -
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Imaginary Insect Zoo
Students will make imaginary insects which have the essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)InsectsBiology -
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Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
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Great, Big Enormous Animals
Students walk the length of various animals to get a sense of their size.SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)MathematicsBiology -
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Animal Web of Life
Students learn about how animals food webs are interconnected through an art activity.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)Dinosaurs (Paleontology)Science -
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Sea Horses: Father Knows Best
Students learn about the unusual world of the sea horse -- in which the father fish carries and gives birth to the…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)Oceans (Oceanography)Biology -
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Spanish Flash Cards: Animals (Los animales)
Use these printable flash cards to review Spanish vocabulary for animals.Subjects:Foreign LanguagesLanguage Arts and WritingSpanish Language -
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Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFiction -
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The Ants Have It!
To lure ants for classroom study, students apply their knowledge of this insect to create ant bodies using candy.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)InsectsNutrition -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Animals Printables Slideshow (Grades 2-4)
Students improve writing skills, complete science worksheets, and have fun with arts & crafts activities. All of these…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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All About Ladybugs
Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about ladybugs.Subjects:InsectsScience Activities and ExperimentsAnimals (Zoology) -
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Turtle-Shell Patterns
Students create their own turtle-shell pattern. This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to teach students about…Subjects:ReptilesAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
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In the Pond
Enhance science skills with an activity that focuses on animals in the pond habitat.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Bird or Mammal?
Students compare two animals whose superficial characteristics are identical. Assesses students' ability to compare and…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Search for the Animals
Increase reading abilities with an activity that build word-recognition skills.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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STEM Activities for Stink and the Shark Sleepover
Learn about sea creatures through STEM activities for Stink and the Shark Sleepover. Each activity helps students work…Subjects:Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated NovelsAnimals (Zoology)Aquatic Animals -
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The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
ASSESSMENT
Sea Horses: Father Knows Best Rubric
Use this scoring guide in combination with the Sea Horses: Father Knows Best lesson.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience