Curated OER
Turtle Lesson
Students explore the five common turtles that are native to the eastern United States. They investigate each turtle's characteristics, environment, means of protection, eating habits, and show how they can help these turtles survive.
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New Titles to Draw Readers to Your Bookshelves
These four books will help your pupils learn about animal habitats, community helpers, and the Titanic.
Curated OER
North Carolina Symbols Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read the words related to North Carolina. Students locate the 22 words within the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Symbols of North Carolina
In this interactive North Carolina worksheet, 4th graders explore symbols of North Carolina. Students complete sixteen multiple choice questions about North Carolina.
Curated OER
North Carolina Alphabet Activity
In this alphabet activity worksheet, students read the 22 words related to North Carolina. Students then alphabetize the words.
Curated OER
Scales, Scutes, and Skins
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
This resource offers information about the Eastern Box Turtle, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
A captivating look at the Eastern Box Turtle. Information includes what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, how often it reproduces, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status: Endangered
Endangered species are animals, plants or other life forms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Learn about some endangered species in Wisconsin.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Threatened and Endangered
This site provides detailed descriptions and factual information on Wisconsin's Threatened and Endangered animals and plants.