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Jane Goodall

For Teachers K
Students identify Jane Goodall as a scientist who studies the behavior of chimpanzees. They listen to a biography of Jane Goodall and review the location of Africa. Then students participate in an animal observation activity.
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Worksheet
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Jerry the Beaver: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short paragraph about a beaver, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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Lesson Plan
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Insects

For Teachers K
Students, through books, videos, and readings, explore characteristics of insects. In groups, they choose an insect to research. Students discover their insect's diet, how they move, and where they live. Afterwards, they use the facts...
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Worksheet
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Beginning Sentence Completion 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word or words to complete the 12 sentences.
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Worksheet
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Picture-Word Match

For Students K - 1st
In this picture and word matching learning exercise, students match 3 pictures with their names, drawing lines to match. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Mussel Movements

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology lesson, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful comprehension...
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How Can We Observe Genetic Variation Within a Species?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students observe intra-species variation by completing standard microbial streaking procedures. They collect data from which they draw observations and complete a worksheet.
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S-O-I-L Soil

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research soil, its nutrients, and plant growth. In this soil lesson, 5th graders create soil journals, trace flowers, and include nutrient information on each petal. Students read an excerpt from "McBroom Tells the Truth."...
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Worksheet
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Key Words

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this key words worksheet, students read two illustrated sentences. In six sentences, students fill in the best word from 2 choices that tells the key idea.
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Wild Lion Vets

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research and explore the "king of the beasts" then make their own field guide of cats by doing research on each one and including information such as appearance, habitat, range, and food.
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Mud Fossils

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create their own fossils in an activity using plaster of paris and a variety of objects which can be fossils, e.g. chicken bones, twigs, shells, etc. After making their fossils, they allow them to dry and discuss time and its...
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Lesson Plan
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The Dinosaur Body

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars investigate how body design affects balance. They make simple models of dinosaur bodies using straws and marshmallows. Before making their models, they discuss the effects of gravity and the importance of balance in body...
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The Appearance of the Moon

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders watch a demonstration on how craters were formed on the moon. Individually, they care given a set of materials that represent the moon surface and make their own craters. To end the lesson, they measure the size of the...
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Worksheet
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Listening Selection, Grade 3, #2

For Students 3rd
In this 3rd grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice activity, students listen to a fictional story that as their instructor reads it aloud 2 times. No questions accompany the activity.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: A Mouse Like a House? A Pocket Elephant?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers can download this teaching package that discusses the limits on animal size, both big and small, and what effect size has on animals. Students will enjoy the hands-on activities described in the lessons. Teachers will appreciate...
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: Big and Little

For Students Pre-K - 1st
See big animals beside small, young ones. Includes audio narration in 16 additional languages with text in English.
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Website
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North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of guides on hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations for North Dakota. Covers big and small game, fish, fur bearers, migratory birds, and other small animals not commonly hunted, e.g., porcupine and skunk.
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Online Course
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Washington Hunter's Ed Course: Study Guide for Certification Card

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete preview of a timed hunter education course. The online course requires registration (free) and, on successful completion, the user qualifies for a hunting certificate in Washington State. This comprehensive course...