PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Needs of Living Things
In this instructional activity, students watch video clips of animals and plants in their natural environment, to gather evidence that all living things have basic needs that must be met in order to survive. Then, to illustrate their...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Many Moves of Migration
It is well known that some animals migrate annually or semi-annually, but this exercise will identify how many animals actually migrate, how they migrate and why.
PBS
Pbs: Evolution
This is the PBS Evolution site, including excellent information on Darwin, Change, Extinction, Survival, Sex, Humans, and Religion.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Monarch Migration
This video from Nature features the start of the monarch butterfly's northward trek. [3:02]
Utah Education Network
Uen: Animal Adaptations
A multitude of activities provide help with understanding animal adaptations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Diary of Anne Frank: How Would I Survive?
Lesson to be used following the reading of play The Diary of Anne Frank or the book Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl. Students explore the Anne Frank Center website. In groups of five, students analyze the residents of the Secret...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: Hatchet
This unit teaches students about survival in the face of grave danger and overwhelming odds. Students will evaluate survival stories to learn about the importance of positive thinking, slowing down to think clearly, problem solving, and...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Nova Zembla Expedition: How Are Different Organisms Suited to Their Habitats?
Alex and Foxy White are walking around looking at animals and learning about their habitats. Join them on their expedition.
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh [Pdf]
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia...
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
This is an online study guide/notes for the Canadian fantasy adventure novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Other
A Look at Stress Are There Positive Effects?
This article talks about how stress in our lives can be positive and how we all experience stress at one time or another.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Nature Changer
As an extension to the PBS Kids' series Plum Landing, students will choose among several animals and simulate their attempt to forage for food to survive.
Other
Book Club Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Other
Interview With Melissa Fay Greene
Melissa Fay Greene is the author of "Last Man Out: The Story of the Springhill Mine Disaster" a book published in 2004 about the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster. Ms. Greene is an accomplished American author and National Book Award...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Ecological Behaviors: Self Check Quiz
Take this quick quiz to check comprehension of several ecological survival behaviors of animals.
Other
Lost in the Woods, the Nine Rules for Survival
What would you do if you were separated from your group in the woods? Memorize these 9 rules for survival.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Potato Fish Adaptations [Pdf]
Using their knowledge of fish's adaptations, students create their own imaginary fish!
University of Calgary
Native Civilizations
Blackfoot, Cree and Sioux cultures inhabited the plains. They were nomadic people who followed the roaming buffalo herds, hunting as needed to supply the essentials of life.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Sea Level and the Terrapin
Students build a model ecosystem to simulate the life and limiting factors of the Terrapin turtle.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Christopher Paul Curtis
Lesson plans, student activites, and biographical resources for the career and works of Christopher Paul Curtis: Bud, not Buddy and The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Compare Human Made Objects With Natural Objects
In small groups, students will experiment and observe the similarities and differences between human-made objects and nature. The students will compare the function and structure of hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks, tool...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Christopher Paul Curtis
Find out more about the award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis when you explore this site. This resource provides biographical information, a booklist, and an interview transcript.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: M&m Survival Challenge
In the wild, there are two types of animals: the hunters and the hunted. A good predator is always on the prowl for fresh prey. What can an animal do to stay off of the menu? Find out how some animals use camouflage, and why sometimes it...
Virginia Tech
Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.