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Orkin: Kids and Teachers

Eeu...cockroaches, termites, and rodents. Play multimedia games and visit the pet library to learn about all kinds of icky bugs. Teachers will find a collection of exceptional lesson plans that meet national science standards and other creative modules. Or... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Orkin

Pest World for Kids

Did you know that an ant can lift 20 times its body weight? Find out about all sorts of common pests, how they have adapted, and how to protect yourself and your house from their potential damage. Have fun with the quizzes and games. Includes lesson plans... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Pest Management Association

Pilot whales' place in the ocean

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore pilot whales' sociability and bonding and consider how the National Geographic Crittercam might help scientists learn more about their social behaviors. Activities in this lesson... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Red Gold - The Epic Story of Blood

The basics about blood from creation to donation to transfusion, plus the history of our blood-related discoveries and the innovators and pioneers who contributed to our understanding of blood. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: PBS

San Diego Zoo Animal Bytes

The Conservation area of the official San Diego Zoo site provides resources for animal and ecology research. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: San Diego Zoo

Science Netlinks

This site provides free K-12 science resources including lesson plans, interactives and links to other resources. (Learn more)

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Skin as an organ

In this Science NetLinks lesson, students examine the science behind skin. Students will examine the skin and how it functions as an organ and as part of a larger body system. In order to do this lesson, students should be aware of other organ systems and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: Science Netlinks

Skin care: Acne

In this lesson, students are asked to think about what they already know about how the body changes as people age. More specifically, they are asked to talk about acne and what they consider to be the most effective ways of treating it and preventing its... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan

Provided by: Science Netlinks

Survival of the fittest?

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore crocodilians, ancient animals that survived the period of mass extinction at the Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary about 65 million years ago. Activities in this lesson engage students in development of information... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Switch Zoo

A site where students can learn about over one hundred species of animals through fun facts and games. There are also opportunities to learn about habitats and the environment. Some lesson plans are provided which incorporate the activities provided by the... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Tubehead Inc

TeachEngineering

This site provides inquiry-based lessons and activities which integrate applied science and math content within an engineering context which students will find relevant to their lives. (Learn more)

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Teachers' Domain

Teachers’ Domain is an online library of more than 1,000 free media resources from the best in public television. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: WGBH - Boston

TryScience

TryScience.org is a gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through online and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate,... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: TryScience

Understanding Evolution

From the origins of life to the history of evolutionary thought, this resource will help teachers with the topic of evolution. Timelines, diagrams, scientific references, lesson plans, and strategies for countering the misconceptions that often surround this... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: University of California Museum of Paleontology

US National Library of Medicine: Online Exhibitions and Digital Projects

Digital exhibits and projects posted for public viewing and use, some of which contain lesson plans or activities for students. Includes resources appropriate for science, fine arts, language arts, technology, and history. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: US National Library of Medicine

Variations in human skin color

In this lesson, students will learn about the factors that determine skin color and how adaptation and natural selection contribute to its variation. They will come to understand that skin color is no longer considered a credible scientific standard by which... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provided by: Science Netlinks

Why preserve biodiversity?

In this lesson from the National Geographic Xpeditions website, students discuss the importance of maintaining ecosystems and find out about the various arguments that people make in favor of preserving the Earth's biodiversity. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Why study nurse shark mating?

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore basic information about nurse sharks and read articles describing recent studies in the Florida Keys. They also read about shark conservation programs and discuss how nurse shark mating studies might assist shark... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions