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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oddball Out: Fish

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various fish to determine which creature is different from the others pictured. A bonus question asks students to identify which fish live in salt water but breed...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oddball Out: Fish

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various fish to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating a Freshwater Ecosystem

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils correctly identify some fishes of Texas and parts of their ecosystem.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Salt Marsh Plants and Animals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this salt march plant and animals worksheet, learners read descriptions of animals, then match each to its picture. Students then read about tidal animals and choose which animals in picture are most likely to be in a salt march at...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

'O'opu Life Cycle

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate the life cycle of the 'o'opu also known as Hawaiian gobies.  In this amphidromous living lesson, students discuss the reproductive cycle, create props and an obstacle course to demonstrate the importance of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Can We Keep the Lake Clean?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars are introduced to the water cycle. They help draw a picture of a lake ecosystem, adding human impacts that affect water quality. Students help fill in the components of a drawing of a water system. At the end of the lesson...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oceanography

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify saltwater and freshwater habitats and the resources found in them. They compare and contrast the two habitats and discuss their findings. They discover the resources bodies of water can provide.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oceans

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize that nearly three quarters of the Earth is covered by ocean. They locate the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic oceans on a map. They describe the difference between ocean water and fresh water.
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Dive In: Biology At The Beach

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Continue the spirit of summer by studying marine life in your classrooms.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Sprinkles 5

For Students K - 2nd
For this environment worksheet, students read the information and complete the survey about their own local habitats and some of the others in Florida.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Model Estuary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars assemble a poster of an estuary showing the five communities of animals and plants that inhabit the estuary. They research the concept of an estuary and find photographs or diagrams of various estuaries to identify and...
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Unit Plan
Extreme Science

Extreme Science: Biggest Freshwater Fish: Giant Mekong Catfish

For Students 9th - 10th
The Giant Mekong catfish is the largest freshwater fish in the world. Watch a video of this fish and read fascinating facts about this extreme creature here. An amazing picture of a nine-foot long specimen is shown.
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Website
Other

Kidfish: Anatomy of a Fish

For Students 5th - 7th
A concise site that features a labeled picture of a fish and an explanation of the key parts of the fish anatomy. Contains links to some fish of the Northwest which include pictures and text.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fish Habitats

For Teachers K - 1st
During this lesson, students spend time looking at pictures of fish and their habitat, talking about what all animals need to live, making a poster of a fish habitat, and finally visiting a lake.
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Handout
NSTATE

New Hampshire State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a wealth of information about the New Hampshire state symbols. Click on each word to be taken to a page with a picture, information, and links to much more about the symbol. Includes year of adoption.
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Graphic
State of Florida

Florida Department of State: State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about all of Florida's state symbols on this colorful page. Click on the symbol for a larger picture and more information.
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Handout
Other

Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Alabama Facts, Map and State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you need information about Alabama? Find facts, a map, and state symbols. Pictures of many of the state symbols are included.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Pond Life Animal Printouts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Filled with printable pages of both plant and animal pond life, Enchanted Learning features fact sheets with color pictures.
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Handout
Other

North Carolina State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on 30 state symbols used by North Carolina. Everything from the state berry to the state wildflower. Click on each underlined word to be taken to a picture of the symbol.