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Animal Crossword
In this science learning exercise, students read 5 clues about animals and place the answers in a crossword puzzle. Most of the clues mention the importance of staying out of the sun and wearing sunscreen. There is no word bank for this...
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Animal Game
In this game associated with animals worksheet, students participate in playing a game involving 38 different types of animals.
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In the Field with Salamanders
Students observe salamanders, take pictures of them, and classify them into an online format. In this animal classification lesson, students use collection materials and digital camera to photograph and observe salamanders. Students...
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Animal Electronic I.D.
Students discover ways to keep the animals in our environment safe by examining electronic I.D. tags. In this animal safety instructional activity, students participate in a role-playing activity in which they are monitored by an...
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Name that plant!
What is a dichotomous key? When your kids ask, hand them a learning exercise like this one, to explain it. They use the key to identify four different trees, based on the budding twigs they've produced. Tip: Have learners extend this...
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Plant Identification Pictionary
Pupils examine ecosystems and the variety of plants and animals that can be found in them. In this plant identification lesson students identify the basic parts of a plant and categorize them according to their characteristics.
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Jay Play
Students explore animal characteristics by participating in a bird observation activity. In this blue jay identification lesson, students discuss the different types of blue jays native to their environment and bait them to come close...
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Identification of Animals by Serum Electrophoresis
Young scholars compare their unknown serum against a set of known serum standards and determine the animal source of their serum. They write a lab report to communicate their results.
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Creating a Cranimal
Students design their own mix and matched animals. They reinforce their literacy by working with pieces of animal names to invent a new animal. They use their drawing skill using a lesson framework that emphasizes transformation.
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Animals
Students research and study animals. In this animals lesson, students draw pictures of animal movements and create animals books. This activity is meant to be a culminating activity for a unit on animals.
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Biodiversity in Our Watershed
Eighth graders create a database of animals and birds in the area in which they live. They use molded prints to make a cast of an imprint from a specific animal. They identify and research animals and prepare an outline for an oral...
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Scrambled Animals
In this word scramble worksheet, students unscramble each animal name and write each name on the line. All the words are animal names that start with the letter 'a.'
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Scrambled Animals
In this word scramble learning exercise, students unscramble each animal name and write the name on the line. All the words begin with the letter B.
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Beginning Sounds- Animal Pictures
In this phonics and science worksheet, learners say the name of the animal in each of 16 pictures and circle the letter that makes the beginning sound.
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Hop into Action
Young scientists find out what makes amphibians such unique and interesting animals in this simple life science lesson plan. After looking at pictures and discussing the characteristics of amphibians, learners complete a...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Lesson 3: Scientific Inquiry with WildCam Gorongosa
When biologists installed cameras in Gorongosa National Park, they ended up viewing a lot more than the lions they were trying to help! Young ecologists observe one of Africa's most beautiful savanna regions with interactive trail camera...
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Birding Lane
Birdwatching is a popular hobby. Young scientists test their knowledge of bird characteristics on their own bird-watching expedition. They take their journals on a walk and sketch the key characteristics of the birds they find while...
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Animals 4
In this vocabulary learning exercise, students draw lines to match the ten animal names to their pictures. The learning exercise is intended to be used with students who are learning English.
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I Can Name These Animals
In this ESL animal vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict common animals. Students match these pictures to the words that describe them.
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Match One to One
For this animal recognition worksheet, learners draw lines to match the like animals that are the same to each other. Students match squirrels, bears, deer, skunks, and birds.
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Animals That Begin With...
In this animal names instructional activity, students follow directions to name animals that begin with various letters of the alphabet. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Shadow Know-How
In this fill in the blank worksheet, students identify the names of eleven different animals by analyzing their outlines in shadow
pictures.
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Name Match: Mammals
In this science worksheet, young scholars identify 14 mammals by name. Students examine the pictures of mammals and draw a line between the mammal and its name.
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Name Match: Mammals
In this science worksheet, young scholars examine 14 detailed color pictures of mammals. Students match the pictures to the names in the word bank. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.