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Animal diversity: This lesson exposes children to a wide range of animals and guides them through observation of animal similarities, differences, and environmental adaptations. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Antarctic food chain: In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to the animals of Antarctica and to the Antarctic food chain. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Crane cam!: Students learn about cranes and their migratory patterns, including the ways in which they use the land area in and around a sanctuary. Students discuss the importance of preserving habitats like these for a variety of animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Elementary ecosystems: Students are introduced to the basics of species interdependency within an ecosystem. They perform a simple simulation to see how one species can affect many others. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Insects we love and hate: Teaches students about some insect parasites (e.g. mosquitoes and lice) as well as about insects in general. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

Investigating local ecosystems: Students use the Internet to investigate the habitats of local plants and animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Take off on the MegaFlyover Project!: In this Xpeditions lesson, after an introduction to the MegaFlyover project, students imagine that they are going to travel along with National Geographic conservation fellow Michael Fay. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K Science and English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

Taking care of our oceans: Students consider why so many people live near the coast and learn about the impacts of this trend on ocean animals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies and Science); Provider: National Geographic

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