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Plants and animals: Introduction to the unknown: This is an introductory lesson to assist students in understanding where their food comes from and what is available in this area. It is also a wonderful way to continue with inventive spelling.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Science); By Sheila Moody.

Penguin paradise: Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to communicate statements of information through the composition of a one paragraph summary about a penguin.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Science); By Jovonne Shivers.

Life cycle of painted lady butterflies: Students will make a chart of the life cycle of the painted lady butterflies that the class observes over a period of several days.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Science); By Anne Allen.

Learning about animals with Three Blind Mice: In Mother Goose in use: Rhymes that teach, page 7; In this kindergarten lesson plan, students listen to the nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice." They compare mice to other animals based on their size and think of foods that begin with different letters of the alphabet.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Healthful Living, and Science); By Lisa Wright.

Is it a duck? Is it a chick?: Students will compare and contrast the characteristics of a chick and a duckling by using a Venn Diagram.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science); By Debbie Beeson.

A home for Lars: Our lesson plan is based on the book, Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear, by Hans de Beer. We will use the book to introduce the polar bear's habitat and will elaborate on the necessary things a polar bear needs to survive in this habitat.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Visual Arts Education and Science)

Finding rhyming patterns with The Crooked Man: In Mother Goose in use: Rhymes that teach, page 13; In this kindergarten lesson, students will use the nursery rhyme "The Crooked Man" to recognize rhyming patterns, practice writing the letter "i", and discuss different kinds of animal homes.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Mathematics); By Lisa Wright.

Feathers, fins, fur, scales, and skin: Using observation, students will identify animal groups by their appearance. The students will move through animal centers looking for similarities and differences of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science)

Birds by inquiry: Students will make observations of bird pictures to note the similarities and differences in one animal group. They will note especially the beaks, feet, wings and feathers of different types of birds. The life cycle of birds will be explored.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Science); By Anne Allen.

Bats: The students will learn that bats are nocturnal and use echolocation.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By Debbie Lanier.

Animals undercover: Students will learn about the different animal coverings using the inquiry method. They will learn about how the covering is used for protection and to control body temperatures.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Science); By Anne Ellis.

Animals movin' on up: Children will explore animal body parts in animal pictures using the inquiry method. They will discuss their functions in movement and eating. They will also discuss the idea that classifications of animals have similar body parts.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Science); By Anne Allen.

African animals in habitats: This is an inquiry-based animal study for early childhood students centered around a visit to the African Continent of the North Carolina Zoo.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); By Sue McCullah.

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Who am I?: Students will learn about many different animals that live in deserts. They will learn what the animals look like and about characteristics that enable them to live in the harsh environment of desert habitats. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Where Are the Dinosaurs?: This lesson taps into student curiosity about dinosaurs in order to lead them to consider life forms that no longer exist. A variety of activities are suggested, including viewing online video clips, creating dinosaur puppets, and constructing dinosaur eggs.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

What Were Dinosaurs Like?: Activities and discussions in this lesson revolve around comparing and contrasting dinosaurs to existing animals. Students consider likenesses and differences through researching various questions and documenting their findings. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

What are manatees?: Students learn about manatees' behavioral characteristics and how manatees in captivity interact with people. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Sharks: Should they be afraid of us?: Students learn some interesting facts about different kinds of sharks and discuss the reasons why people are both afraid of and interested in sharks. They consider sharks' importance in nature and create brochures to educate beach visitors about sharks. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 and 4 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Paperbag paleontology: Cornell Paleontologist John Chiment enlists the aid of younger school children in sorting through materials collected at a dig site and, in the process, demonstrates that anyone can “do science.” (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade K–5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Insects we love and hate: This lesson is about insects rather than parasites, but it teaches students about some insect parasites (e.g. mosquitoes and lice) as well as about insects in general. They'll see pictures of insects that bite and sting, and others of insects that don't... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K Science); Provided by: Xpeditions

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