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Nature's checks and balances: This unit introduces students to several essential understandings. They will learn that plants and animals depend on one another for survival and organisms interact within nature to create a balance. They will also learn that humans can influence and manipulate nature.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science); By Nicolette Heise.

Researching the North Carolina coastal plain: This lesson plan will provide students with a more in-depth knowledge of the animals, industry, and land geography of the coastal plain. Students will conduct research on the internet and in other resources to find information on the vital parts of the coastal plain. The lesson culminates with group presentations of their research and a Venn diagram developed individually comparing the outer and inner parts of the coastal plain.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Development, Science, and Social Studies); By Ana Sanders and Heather Ennis.

Whose habitat is that?: This lesson is designed to help students explore the surroundings animals find in a variety of habitats. This plan is written for the desert habitat but the same plan should be used for the exploration of a variety of habitat settings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Kelly Stewart.

The zoo is coming, the zoo is coming: The zoo is coming is a lesson that will give students an opportunity to write a letter to a fictional governor about the pros and cons of having a zoo come to their town.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Science); By Steven Sather.

Resources on the web

Backyard Conservation: Backyard Conservation, from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, demonstrates ways that conservation practices used on farmland can be used to conserve and improve natural resources on the land around your home and school. Topics... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, is an exciting online professional development magazine for elementary teachers which features content-rich web sites, interactive videos, animations, articles written specifically for K-2 and 3-5 students that... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: The Ohio State University

Environmental Kids Club: Uses multimedia games, sourcebooks, and many other resources to teach students and teachers about conservation, ecosystems, recycling, air pollution, water pollution, human health, plants, and animals. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

Geography Action!: Activities, lesson plans, and a showcase of natural sounds help students and teachers explore topics such as biodiversity, conservation, habitats, population, rivers, and U.S. public spaces in an effort to celebrate Geography Awareness Week all year long. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Geographic

Hinterland Who's Who: This Canadian site is the online companion to a popular television program of the same name. Its main focus is to educate viewers in their role in preserving nature.The Species Fact Sheets section of the site provides in-depth information on the... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Canadian Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Federation

John Muir Study Guide: This is an extensive resource for the study of sciences. Complete with lesson plans and resources for grades Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Sierra Club

Kids' Planet: An introduction to endangered species and environmental conservation. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Defenders of Wildlife

Knowitall.org: Learn and have fun at the same time when you visit this website that is full of wonderful activities for students of all ages! (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: ETV Creative Services

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

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