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The Gecko
In this science learning exercise, students color in the picture and design their own unique gecko while focusing on the concept of survival in the environment.
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Reptiles
In this reptiles worksheet, students identify and label the different parts of reptiles. They complete 10 short answer questions after reading the information provided in the worksheet.
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Mazes
In this mazes worksheet, students figure out the best strategy to helping a gecko find the warming sun through an amazing maze of fun.
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Bank On It: Rainforest
In this science worksheet, students fill in 29 blanks in an article about lizards of the rainforest. Word choices are included in the word box at the beginning of the worksheet.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan
Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Geckos
This site gives an in-depth description of a gecko, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Reptiles
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of reptiles that make good household pets. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Gecko (Gekkonidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Gekkoidae, otherwise known as the gecko.
Read Works
Read Works: Extreme Animals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares extreme animal facts. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
Other
Ua: Gecko Video Clip
Check out this great video clip of a few geckos. There is a close up of its front foot and face. Click on Play Video. QuickTime, RealPlayer, or Windows Media needed for viewing.
Scientific American
Scientific American: The Intricacies of a Gecko's Grip
This article, published by Scientific American (June 19, 2000), explores how geckos hang on vertical surfaces. They don't use glue, or suction, or even nature's version of Velcro. Instead, they utilize intermolecular forces "to get a...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Gecko
This photo shows a gecko with unique markings and special toes which allow it to be a good climber. Learn more about geckos and other different types of lizards by checking out our range of fun lizard facts for kids.