First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...

Students watch a video about the death of a whale. They explore the possible reasons for a marine mammal's death and discuss the importance of its death to our own lives and survival.

Students explore the environmental factors that influence where fish live and determine the makeup of fish communities in the Hudson. They interpret guided observations and measurements to assess patterns, sequences and relationships.

High schoolers engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of world problems and some of the human effects upon the causes. They pick a problem and conduct research using a variety of resources. Students use the information in...

Students listen a variety of books on butterflies and are introduced to their life cycle. In groups, they describe the life cycle in the correct order and watch the life cycle from larva to the butterfly in a demonstration. To end the...

In this zoology worksheet, 7th graders read the information about the animal discoveries. Students then complete the word scramble chart to list the reptiles, their habitats, and the month they were found.

Students learn about Mound Cities and how they both started and stopped. In this Mound activity students explore how Mound Cities did not succeed and why. Students dig deeper then the activity as they discuss defeat and relate it to...

Learners examine diversity on the planet and the differences within a species.  In this investigative lesson students complete a lab that allows learners to better understand the relatedness between plants. 

In this intertidal zone activity, students study the various marine life creatures and list the characteristic that allows them to stay put in the intertidal zone. Students then draw or cut and paste the marine life and seaweed into...

In this environment worksheet, students are given a list of vocabulary words related to the environment and their definitions. Worksheet has no associated activities.

In this creative writing worksheet, students use words in a word box and work with a group to write a short story about farming. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.

In this spelling worksheet, students circle all words in rows that are spelled correctly. All words have to do with farming. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.

In this farm vocabulary worksheet, students learn 15 words pertaining to farming, agriculture and farm animals. Students read definitions for each word. There are no questions to answer.

Students explore the concept of energy bar sales. In this energy bar sales activity, students read an article about the sales of energy bars. Students discuss what is meant by red roads and white roads in the article. Students search a...

Looks at ways plants and animals, including humans, can impact the environment in this learning module.

Use this site to listen to the words of Bill "Mr. Habitat," Oliver as Jeff Schroeder performs "Habitat," a song about different homes animals have. He also encourages us to protect those areas, on behalf of the animals that live there.

This site created by NatureWorks reveals the natural history of the Marbled Godwit, a North American shore bird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.

Find out more about the Little Blue Heron through this educational resource. The content of this source includes information on behavior, characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat and range.

Explore the lifestyle of the Pied-Billed Grebe when you check out this educational site. The content of this site features information on characteristics, range, life cycle, diet, habitat, and behavior of this aquatic bird.

This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Common Snipe. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.

Have you ever seen a photograph of a bearded seal? Come and learn more about this fascinating mammals. Students will find information ranging from characteristics, diet, reproduction, habitat and more.

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.

This competent site delves into the physical characteristics, range, habitat, diet, ecology, reproduction, and conservation status of the American beaver.

Also sometimes known as the gopher snake or pine snake, the Bull snake is a constrictor that suffocates its prey. Enchanted Learning presents information on its anatomy, diet, habitat, reproduction, and classification.