LESSON PLANS
Present this lesson plan to increase students' awareness of some of the important types of plants found in the rain…
Students learn about the diversity of animal life in a pond and the interdependence of pond organisms.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Peruse an article that is full of background information on the different roles creatures play in our ecosystem.
Background information on the evolution of some reptiles and amphibians, as well as the extinction of others.
Recommended books related to fables for classroom use.
WORKSHEETS
After matching each term about wildlife conservation with its description, students will read a passage about African…
Students learn about squid and develop their nonfiction reading skills in this reading warm-up. This printable includes…
Students learn about great-horned owls in this nonfiction reading passage. Use this printable reading warm-up about…
Students study a range of defensive strategies used by reptiles and amphibians.
Students learn to estimate turtle size and age by identifying the parts of the shell, and then measuring and documenting…
In this lesson, students learn why preservation of wildlife is important.
Background information on the decline and extinction of many amphibians.
Read about a middle-school class' discovery of a large group of malformed frogs and the research that took place due to…
REFERENCE
Discover the different habitats and life cycles in the world of frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Eyewitness:…
The natural world of mammals is introduced through full-color photography matched with clearly written text to build a…
Fly with amazing birds over deserts, seas, woodlands, and lush rainforests. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic…
Develop math and science skills through literature-based activities for House for Birdie by Stuart Murphy and Animals in…
Students learn about lions and improve their reading comprehension skills with a reading passage and text-based…
In this lesson students learn how volunteers, including themselves, can aid in conservation.
BOOK GUIDES
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.
Background information on the life span of reptiles and amphibians.
Study plants, animals, and insects with the visual aids in this slideshow. Use these resources as handouts for life…
This book features sweeping single-shots that encompass a multitude of animals, making for a seamless and striking…
In this guide, brilliant full-color photographs give the reader an "eyewitness" view of the world of eagles, vultures,…
