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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

X-Ray Eyes

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners observe Australian X-ray paintings for information and to understand the art techniques used. Then they imagine and draw the inner organs of an animal. Students also research the anatomy of the animal to analyze the accuracy of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heating and Cooling a Really Large Lizard

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Remind your middle school scientists how fox ear size varies depending on the climate they live in; large ears allow heat loss while small ears keep heat in. Discuss how a cold-blooded animal might try to regulate body temperature. Then...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Lizard Maze

For Students 7th - 8th
In this mazes worksheet, students determine the most efficient strategy to help a lizard find its favorite shady spot through an intriguing maze.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Lizard and Bullfrog

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, learners compare a lizard and an amphibian. They answer several short questions and color in the pictures.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Symbols to Add

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify how addition sentences can tell a story. Then they identify how many objects there are in all. Students also identify what each symbols represents in an addition sentence.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Reptiles

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reptiles worksheet, students match 9 terms from a word list to the statement that it completes. Then students write 1 short paragraph about how they feel about reptiles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Desert Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students are asked if they think a roadrunner is a bird that is a fast runner or a slow runner? They are given a copy of Roadrunner Display Sheet. Students are asked how does a roadrunner protect iteself? They are given the following...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Handout
Other

Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Chameleon

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about the chameleon. The "Quick Facts" tells you information in a nutshell, and the main text explains how the chameleon changes colors. You can even hear the sound of a chameleon. An interesting resource.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Science Explorations: Uncover Lizards and Snakes

For Students 3rd - 8th
An exploration of squamates, or scaled reptiles. Take notes about lizards and snakes using the pdf "Squamate Chart" while viewing a slideshow, investigate the squamate anatomy and how squamates differ from other animals, such as insects...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Living Edens Madagascar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Informative site that includes information about the land of Madagascar as well as the animals that inhabit it. Accompanies a PBS video, but you do not necessarily need the video to check out the site. Includes lesson plans as well as a...
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Website
Other

Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of reptiles that make good household pets. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Family Iguanidae (Iguanas)

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource gives the physical and behavioral characteristics of the iguana, its habitat, food habits, and the ability to live with man.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Lizard (Lacertilia)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an overview of Lizards, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, and breeding. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Who Loves the Sun? Iguanas!

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about iguanas and where they live. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Texas Horned Lizard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to providing information about and the preservation of the Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum). It describes the animal's history, as well as its habitat and distribution.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Lizard

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides extensive information about lizards, including photos and an audio clip.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Sand Lizard

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about sand lizards.
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Handout
Other

Dino Dictionary: Profiles of Over 300 Known Dinosaurs!

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a must for learning about dinosaurs. It profiles over 300 known species. It also lets you hear how to pronounce the name.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Alligator Lizard

For Students 9th - 10th
The northern alligator lizard is Canada's largest lizard. Described are its characteristics, and habitat.
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Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Goanna

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage from Unique Australian Animals offers a small description of the Goanna (Sand Monitor).