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Poisonous Dinosaur
In this dinosaur activity, students read about the debate concerning the evidence for dinosaurs with poisonous saliva. Then students complete 4 short answer questions.
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Lori Schmidt's Lovely Lesson
Young scholars color code a world map by region to show the different amphibians and reptiles that live there. They discuss the Nile Crocodile, Snapping Turtle, Komodo Dragon, Indian Python, and Lacertidae. When completed, they create a...
ARKive
Sizing Up Species: Measurement Activities
Measurement devices can be used to determine the height, length, or weight of all kinds of things, even plants and animals. This presentation acts as the basis for two estimation activities. Each activity requires the children to...
Biology Junction
Introduction to Animals
Out of all animals, elephants alone lack the ability to jump. Scholars learn all about animals using a presentation full of fun examples. It describes different types of animals, the biological similarities and differences between...
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Animals of Asia
Students explore three animals indigenous to Asia. They dress up like an Asian animal, listen to Asian music and explore the countries the animals are native to.
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A Phylogenetic Perspective for the Cladistically Challenged
Young scholars observe the structures of skulls as presented in drawings, and determine which are most closely related to the skull of the mosasaur.
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Power Point Lesson Plan
Students create a multimedia animal research presentation based on the include criteria for both information and sideshow format. They follow directions on slide set-up from creating a slide to transitions and musical insertion.
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Superlative Adjectives
In this superlative adjectives activity, students read a review of adjectives with -est suffixes, and adjectives followed by of, in, on, etc.. Students apply the information to fill in blanks and create sentences to write twenty-one...
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Animal Facts and Opinions
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students read 20 informative sentences about animals. Students write "fact" or "opinion" for each sentence.
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Take Another Look
Seventh graders analyze different types of graphs and answer questions related to each. In this math lesson, 7th graders organize a given diagram to make it easier to interpret. They discuss why they made such changes.
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The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia
Students access information from the Destination Indonesia Web site to explore the island nation of Indonesia. They answer four questions and then write two full-page journal entries about one or more travel destinations in Indonesia.
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All About Reptiles
Students examine different kinds and characteristics of reptiles, and demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.
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Variations for Survival
Fifth graders examine two related organisms that live in different environments and compare how the physical characteristics of each organism provided it with survival advantages unique to its own environment.
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Environment: Understanding Climate Impacts
Students investigate the potential environmental consequences of climate change. They conduct Internet research to discover how climate change may impact certain species of animals and present their findings in a poster or skit. Students...
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Eyewitness Dinosaur Video Quiz
In this science worksheet, learners use their notes from the Eyewitness video on dinosaurs to help them select the correct answer for each question. They identify various types of dinosaur fossils found and their specific names.
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Monster Mouse
In this reading instructional activity, students read a story about a little mouse. Students answer reading comprehension questions and practice printing letters M, C, B, P, and E.
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Endangered Species of Asia Word Search
In this Asian endangered species word search worksheet, students complete a word search of terms related to the endangered species in Asia.
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Classification of Animals
Third graders practice classiyfying items and identify three major characteristics scientists use to classify animals. They describe the differences between ectothermic and endothermic animals.
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Wildlife Preservers
Students research endangered animal species and how they might be preserved by writing speeches to present to classmates.
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The Reptiles
In this reptiles worksheet, students match 9 terms from a word list to the statement that it completes. Then students write 1 short paragraph about how they feel about reptiles.
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The Letter Dd
Students explore the concept of the letter Dd. In this letter recognition lesson, students are engulfed with items, movement, and music that begin with the letter Dd. Students create crafts that help them learn and recognize...
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The Letter Kk Alphabet Theme
First graders complete a variety of cross-curricular activities to examine the uses of the letter K. In this alphabet theme lesson, 1st graders complete music, cooking, geography, craft, physical education, science, and online activities...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Komodo Dragon
This resource provides detailed information on the Komodo Dragon. It contains several photos and a video.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Komodo Dragon
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Komodo dragon characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its range and a video that shows baby Komodo dragons hatching at the Denver Zoo.