Curated OER
Hatched From An Egg
Students discover how animals are born/hatched. In this life science activity, students listen to a book entitled Chickens Aren't The Only Ones, and discuss animals that are hatched or born. Students receive a picture of an animal,...
Curated OER
Hatching Chickens
Students observe chicks hatching from eggs. In this science lesson, students view a video to develop an understanding of the proper care and needs of eggs and live animals. This is a great precursor activity for hatching eggs in class.
Curated OER
Under the Sea - Ocean Mammals/Fish
Students explore the similarities and differences between ocean mammals and fish. The characteristics of the life forms observed are placed onto a graph. The classroom becomes the botom of the sea and is explored to gain the required data.
Curated OER
Life Cycle of a Butterfly/ Moth
Students explore the life cycle of butterflies, illustrate the life cycle of the butterfly, and compare the researched facts to stories written by Eric Carle about caterpillars and butterflies.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope
Learn how to build your own incubator and download your own "EggMath." Learn about mitosis, genetics, and more. Don't miss the "Yolk of the Day." This site is designed to allow classrooms to collaborate over the Internet with other...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope
Learn how to build your own incubator and download your own "EggMath." Learn about mitosis, genetics, and more. Don't miss the "Yolk of the Day." This site is designed to allow classrooms to collaborate over the Internet with other...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Millipede
This page has points on the major stages in the life cycle of millipedes. Check out this great resource!
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Mosquito Bytes
A general description of the life cycle of the mosquito. Includes inforation on why they need blood and how they breed.
Other
Teaching Heart: Penguins
Use this site if you want to find ideas, lessons and activities related to penguins.
Earth Life
Earth Life: Millipede Growth and Development
General information on the stages of growth and development in the life cycle of the millipede.