4th Grade Animals (Zoology) Lesson Plans Resources
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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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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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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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Communities Vocabulary
Use this vocabulary list with the "Communities" lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAnimals (Zoology)Insects -
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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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How Big Is a Blue Whale?
Students will practice their predicting and measuring skills by comparing the size of a blue whale to various objects.SubjectsScienceAnimals (Zoology)Aquatic Animals -
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Insects on the Internet
In this printable computer activity, students research insects on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)InsectsBiology -
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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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Woodpecker Poetry Pack
Teach students to use a KWL and a Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How Charts to extract important details about a text.Subjects:PoetryAnimals (Zoology)Reading -
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Characteristics of Mammals Mini-Lesson
Use this slideshow to introduce students to some of the defining characteristics of mammals. -
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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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Ocean Zones Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to the main zones in the ocean with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn…Subjects:Oceans (Oceanography)FishAquatic Animals -
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Is This an Insect?
Students will learn to distinguish insects from non-insects.Subjects:InsectsBiological ClassificationAnimals (Zoology) -
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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack
Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.Subjects:LiteraturePoetryReading and Literature -
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The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification
In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.Subjects:Main Idea and Supporting DetailsWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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 -
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Instant Expert: Amphibians
Become an instant expert on amphibians. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…Subjects:AmphibiansEcologyHabitats and Ecosystems -
WORKSHEETS
The Butterfly's Story
Pretend you are a butterfly talking to a butterfly larva. Tell the larva how it will change as it grows up. Make…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)InsectsBiology -
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Little Turtle Poetry Pack
After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.Subjects:PoetryAnimals (Zoology)Reading -
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Animal Speeds
Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research how fast different…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Butterfly Garden Lesson Activity
Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.SubjectsTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarAnimals (Zoology)Insects -
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Endangered Animals Hunt
Pupils will gain an understanding of the existence of endangered animals and why many people feel it is important to…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)Oil Spills &Biology -
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Owl Sculpture
Using the Internet and art materials, students will create life-size sculptures of owls.SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)Visual ArtsBiology -
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Meet the Mammals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow
Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate the great diversity among the different orders of mammals.Visit our DK Instant…Subjects:MammalsAnimals (Zoology)Biology