August House
Go to Sleep, Gecko!
A cute folktale from Bali tells the story of Gecko, Elephant, and Buffalo, and Gecko's struggle to sleep. After reading Go to Sleep, Gecko, learners focus on comprehension questions, singing and learning about geckos, building...
Curated OER
Aboriginal Dreamtime Symbols
Young scholars create their own dreamtime symbols in the style of modern Aboriginal culture. They are told that aboriginal art is very important in native Australian culture. Students locate Australia on a world map. They find pictures...
Curated OER
Lizards
Fourth graders recall lizards from the text and report their important traits. The teacher adds the information to the map. They watch the map expand while it organizes all of the lizards and their characteristics.
Curated OER
Spark Activity: Snakes and Lizards
Students are divided into 2 groups: "snakes" and "lizards." Lizards move about the room in a way designated by the teacher, while snakes remain on their "rock" holding a given object and perform a balancing movement. Lizards guess what...
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San Francisco Zoo: Komodo Dragon
Meet the komodo dragon, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Alligator Lizard
The northern alligator lizard is Canada's largest lizard. Described are its characteristics, and habitat.