Ecology Lesson Plans
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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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How Can You Make a Thermometer?
The first thing most people notice about weather is the temperature. This activity will show you how to make a…SubjectsScienceArctic and Polar RegionsEarth Science -
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Glacial Pressure
A hands-on science activity will help students to understand the effects of pressure exerted on snow and the forming of…SubjectsArctic and Polar RegionsWeatherSeasons -
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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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Rain Forest Products Lesson
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about products native to tropical rain forests.SubjectsRain ForestsNatural Resources ConservationHabitats and Ecosystems -
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Let It Snow!
Celebrate winter with an arts and crafts activity. Each student will create a snowperson for a bulletin board display.…SubjectsArctic and Polar RegionsEarth ScienceWeather -
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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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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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Why Care About Amphibian Population Decline and Malformations?
In this lesson, students learn why preservation of wildlife is important.SubjectsRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology)Oil Spills & -
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Viewing Snowflakes
Learn about star crystals and observe snow crystals with your students in this winter lesson plan.SubjectsArctic and Polar RegionsWinter SeasonHabitats and Ecosystems -
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Mimics Survive -- Camouflaged Reptiles
Students recognize just how successful camouflage strategies can be for reptiles and amphibians.SubjectsRain ForestsHabitats and EcosystemsEcology -
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Animals of the Antarctic Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to the Antarctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…Subjects:ScienceBiologyEcology -
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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 -
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Introducing Deserts Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to a desert ecosystem with these PowerPoint slides. Students will be introduced to…Subjects:DesertsHabitats and EcosystemsAnimal Adaptation -
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The Amazing Rain Forest Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to rain forest ecology with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn that…Subjects:Rain ForestsHabitats and EcosystemsEcology -
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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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Animal Adaptation Project -- Student Overview
In this project, students study how different organisms have adapted to their own environments.Subjects:ScienceAnimal AdaptationAnimals (Zoology) -
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Snow Journals
In this winter science activity, your students will learn observational skills while viewing snow.SubjectsJournaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsArctic and Polar RegionsLetters, Journals and Diaries -
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Focus on Frogs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to one of the three main groups of amphibians—the frogs-with this PowerPoint…Subjects:AmphibiansEcologyHabitats and Ecosystems -
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Animals of the Arctic Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to the Arctic and some of its unique animals with this PowerPoint presentation.…Subjects:Arctic and Polar RegionsAnimals (Zoology)Animal Adaptation
