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Elephants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research an elephant habit and present their findings to the class. In this elephant lesson plan, students also answer short answer questions about elephant characteristics and features.
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Habitat Hopscotch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students analyze different habitats. In this habitat instructional activity, students evaluate what animals need in their habitats. Students participate in the game Habitat Hopscotch.
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Extreme Environments

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine extreme environments and the characteristics that make them.  In this adaptation lesson students see how animals have adapted to these environments. 
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Hibernation

For Students 4th - 5th
In this environmental worksheet, students are finding the important facts about hibernation. The answers are then written in the seven questions.
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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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Scientific Classification

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this scientific classification worksheet, students read about classification and the questions scientists ask in order to classify, then read about features of different classifications of animals. Worksheet is informational, no...
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Hibernation and Estimation

For Students 4th - 7th
In this hibernation worksheet, students first read the passage below about animals who hibernate to adapt to the cold weather. They then answer the 10 questions at the bottom of the page.
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What's A Mammal?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine mammals understanding what a mammal is and reviewing the eleven mammal groups. In this science lesson, students play a game known as Mystery Mammal Game. Yet, first students research about the mammal and then give...
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Food Safety and Quality Assurance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and interpret how milk is processed and learn important concepts in food safety and quality assurance. They identify how milk is processed, the importance of food safety, and the quality assurance process. Students also...
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Radical Reptiles

For Students 4th - 7th
In this reptiles worksheet, students read about reptiles and then answer 10 questions about what they just learned. The answers are on the last page.
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Baleen Whales vs. Toothed Whales

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review mammal characteristics and study two types of whales. In this mammal study lesson, 2nd graders discuss mammals and define their five characteristics. Students complete a whale worksheet and define differences...
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Constructing A Food Web

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and explain the relationships within a food web. They use index cards to glue pictures of producers and consumers. On the back of the card, students name the organism, list the type of biome in which it is found.
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Beautiful Birds: Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
For this birds reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short non-fiction selections about the characteristics of birds. They answer 10 questions based on the reading which include true or false, short answer, and multiple choice.
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Specialized Structures and Environment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read about how different animals protect themselves, and how characteristics give animals an advantage in their environment. Students then discuss a variety of "outer" wear for humans, and what they might choose to wear in...
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Citizen Scientist - Collect Some Data

For Students 5th - 10th
In this science project worksheet, students view a sheet of numerous science projects including weather, animals, flowers, and more. Students choose 1 project to do out of 22 projects total.
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Pond Ecosystem Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students investigate the environment by participating in a class trip. In this pond ecosystem lesson, students define a list of vocabulary terms associated with ponds such as invertebrate and metamorphosis. Students attend a field trip...
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History of the Earth

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together in groups to research the characteristics of the Mesozoic Era. Using various sources, they must include information about climate, landforms, plants and animals found during this time period. They create a...
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Learning about Snakes- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 3rd
In this snakes non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of snakes. They complete a table which compares snakes to mammals, and fill in the blanks in 5 questions using...
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Fatty Acids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students draw connections between chemical structures of fats and oils (lipids) and their use in food science and nutrition.
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Beaver Ecology

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners explore the lives of bgeahvers. They identify the physical and behavioral adaptations that help beavers survive in their environment. Students compare and contrast how beavers influence the ecology of both forest and aquatic...
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Marshland Wonders

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review the characteristics of wetlands and list their benefits. After viewing short videos, they identify the organims that make their home in wetlands and how they have adapted. They compare and contrast the characteristics...
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Marvelous Mammals- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheets

For Students 3rd
In this mammals non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders read a one page selection about the characteristics of mammals. They answer 10 questions based on the reading including true and false, short answer, and multiple...
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Quiz: Mind Your Mammals

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders respond to questions pertaining to mammals. Students answer ten questions consisting of true/false, and multiple choice.
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Michigan Sea Grant

Fish Life Cycle

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Fish are no different when it comes to a living being's primary objective—to reproduce. They do differ, including from fish species to fish species, in their life cycles, survival tactics and reproductive strategies. After discussion of...