Animal Behavior
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LESSON PLANS
Life Cycle of Butterflies
Students will learn about the life cycle of butterflies and find answers to frequently asked questions about these…SubjectsScienceAnimals (Zoology)Insects -
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Activity: Relationships in an Ecosystem
Enrich your study of animals and ecosystems with this science activity. Students will use reference materials to…Subjects:EcologyHabitats and EcosystemsAnimal Behavior -
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Animal Report PowerPoint Presentation
Incorporate technology in your science class with this lesson plan. Students select an animal to research and create an…SubjectsScienceAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
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Adaptations: Bird Beaks Fill in the Blank & Vocab Flashcards
Students can practice bird beak vocabulary by completing each sentence and writing the sentence on the back of the…Subjects:BirdsVocabularyAnimal Behavior -
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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Systems
Protecting themselves against predators is a full-time job for reptiles and amphibians. This article describes several…Subjects:Rain ForestsAnimals (Zoology)Habitats and Ecosystems -
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Eyewitness: Jungle
Eyewitness: Jungle explores the world of rain forests and related ecosystems, bringing viewers face to face with…SubjectsRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology)Earth Science -
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Life Science Test: Animals with Backbones
Assess students' knowledge and understanding of vertebrates with this science test. Animal biology, behavior,…Subjects:VertebratesAnimal BehaviorAnimals (Zoology) -
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Measuring Turtle Length and Age
Students will use these charts to measure the length of a turtle and to estimate a turtle's age.Subjects:ScienceRain ForestsHabitats and Ecosystems -
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Science Key Term Review: Characteristics of Living Things
In this vocabulary review for life science, students will match key terms for the characteristics of living things with…Subjects:Plants and BotanyAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
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Estimating Turtle Size and Age
Explore an activity that is appropriate for more advanced students who are learning about research and ways to analyze…SubjectsRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology)Habitats and Ecosystems -
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Camouflage
Students observe the effects of camouflage.SubjectsArctic and Polar RegionsRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology) -
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Discover a Pond Food Web
Students learn about the diversity of animal life in a pond and the interdependence of pond organisms.SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Food Webs of Reptiles and Amphibians
Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.Subjects:Food WebReptilesAmphibians -
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Explore Activity: How Do Animals Move?
Students draw pictures of animals that move in different ways.Subjects:Animal BehaviorAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies
Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.SubjectsRain ForestsHabitats and EcosystemsEcology -
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Long-Lived Turtles
Students learn to estimate turtle size and age by identifying the parts of the shell, and then measuring and documenting…SubjectsRain ForestsHabitats and EcosystemsEcology -
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Mystery of the Malformed Frogs -- Background Information
Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…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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Eye Wonder: Mammals
The natural world of mammals is introduced through full-color photography matched with clearly written text to build a…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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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…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)Spring SeasonBiology -
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Eyewitness: Amphibian
Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness:…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Pet Houses
Students match pets with their houses.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)Animal BehaviorBiology -
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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)MathematicsMeasurement -
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Mystery of the Malformed Frogs Lesson Plan
In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)Oil Spills &Biology