Ninth graders explore the characteristics and diversity of mammals, including key adaptations.

Eighth graders explore the theory of evolution of whales.  In this walking whales lesson students study a reading packet, divide into groups and respond to given questions. 

In this science worksheet, students cut out and paste clip art pictures of animals. They paste the pictures of mammals in the box at the bottom of the page.

In this lion worksheet, students explore the group, order and characteristics of a lion. They discover where the lion lives, its lifespan, and general facts about the "king of the jungle." Students then color a picture of a lion. This is...

In this African elephant worksheet, students discuss facts about the elephant, its lifespan, food it eats, its height and weight. Students then color a picture of the elephant. This one page color sheet contains one picture to color.

Students explore the exciting world of mammals as they learn the identities of some Wisconsin native residents. They examine their adaptations and learn how they survive in a state with a wide array of temperatures and ecosystems.

Middle schoolers create a multimedia presentation about a mammal of their choice. They develop a new presentation document and all slides within the presentation. They share the information about their animal with the class.

Students prepare for or evaluate their experiences in learning about animal persistence. This is part of a multi-segmented unit on animal living, adaptation, and survival.

Article explaining the basic characteristics of mammals, their diet, reproduction, behavior, conservation concerns, taxonomy, and their evolution. (Published: September 23, 2010)

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on mangabeys including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on ringtails including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on caracals including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on dholes including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.

Flip this interactive OLogy card and start learning bite-size pieces of useful information about the common dolphin, such as its habitat, diet, and physical characteristics.

Resource takes an exploratory look at the giraffe. Content includes information on the giraffe's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.

What do you know about coyotes? Learn more about how adaptable this animal is to new surroundings when you check out this informative resource. Explore this website to find more facts and information ranging from what these animals eat...

Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.

Discover more about how otters live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this informative resource. This condensed site will benefit students who need help narrowing their research information.

Learn about the natural history of the zebra in text and images, a relative of the horse that inhabits the Serengeti in East Africa and other parts of Africa.

Study the world of the Wolverine when you explore this informative source. The content of this resource includes characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and more of this member of the mustelid family.

Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the African lion, and discover the threats that many of them face today.

Meet the red-ruffed lemur, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

Meet the Sumatran tiger, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the snow leopard and discover the threats that many of these animals face today.