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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. In this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Invasive Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presents information on invasive species that invade ecosystems and threaten native species. Examples, legislation, teacher resources, and links to lots of additional resources are included.
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Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on endangered species. Learn what the U.S. government is doing about this problem.
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Website
Other

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: Office of Management and Budget

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of the statement of regulatory and deregulatory priorities of the Department of the Interior.
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Handout
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Wetlands, Marshes, Tracks in the Mud

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents information about wetland ecosystems and the importance of habitat conservation in this resource and then try an interactive activity to identify tracks of wetland animals.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Bat Mystery

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a fungus that is making bats sick. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Fish and Wildlife Service: Biologist in Training [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Guide for kids and tips for parents on how to explore a wildlife habitat and connect with nature.