The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 4 Ls1 1: Internal and External Structures
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-LS1-1: internal and external structures.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Inside the Animal Mind
Venture into the minds of animals and explore their intelligence and emotions. Listen to the experts, play activities, and participate in an online poll.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Wildlife
Find an wide range of information on an incredibly wide range of species in Canada, including those that are at risk.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Japanese Vocabulary
Learn basic Japanese vocabulary words -- greetings, clothing, household items, foods, toys, and more -- on this multilingual site. Roll over a image or phrase to hear how it is pronounced and see how it is written (Romanized spelling...
Other
Vocabulary Training Exercises
This site contains multiple vocabulary tests of 100 words each that drill word sets from animals to words of the soul. It also contains grammar quizzes and a personalized test generator.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Old Goats in Transition
Read about pre-historic animal domestication, something that that has been studied rigorously by scientists, but not yet fully understood. The bottom half of this article focuses on goat domestication as it was practiced in southwestern...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruddy Turnstone
Delve into the world of the Ruddy Turnstone. Learn more about this specific type of sandpiper through this educational site. This source covers characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitat, diet and range of this unique aquatic bird.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 8.6 Reproductive Behavior
Understand different types of animal reproductive behavior.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 8.3 Learned Behavior
Understand different types of learned behavior among animals and humans.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 8.2 Innate Behavior
Explore innate behaviors in animals and humans.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 3.18 Cloning
Understand the science and ethics behind human or animal cloning.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.22 Reproduction
Explore the different ways that animals and plants reproduce.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
The Origin of the Iroquois Nations
An excellent description of the Iroquois' view of how their tribe was created. Includes a description of the Iroquois spirits.
Kidport
Some Animals Live in Rock Caves
This site has brief illustrations and sample locations as to where the tiger, the bear, the moray eel and bat live.
Other
Using Animals "Follow the Leader" Instinct
Interesting site on the "Follow the Leader" instinct that can be found in animals. Livestock will follow the leader, and handlers have taken advantage of this natural behavior to move animals easily.
Other
The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
Other
Bio Web Evolution: Homepage
This site from BioWeb Evolution was originally created as a ThinkQuest entry, and it has some good basic information about evolution. This page is on fossils and geologic time.
Quia
Quia: Spanish Animal Names Flashcards
This site, which is provided for by Quia Corporation, allows one to practice basic Spanish animal names using a flashcard type format.
Quia
Quia: Spanish Animal Names Concentration
At this site from Quia, a practice tool is provided in order to practice your basic Spanish animal names using a concentration game type format.
Quia
Quia: Spanish Animal Names Word Search
At this site from the Quia Corporation, you can use this site to practice your basic Spanish animal names using a word search type format.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Animal Classification
Use this lesson plan to help students understand the reasons for classifications and ways that different species are separated.