Search Results for: animals
Animals: Facts, Pictures, and Videos
National Geographic Kids provides the excellent site with information on animals, great and small, from around the world.
Animals: Wildlife • Topic Page
With the Internet, kids can get “up close and personal” with all sorts of animals.
Animals: Zoo • Topic Page
Zoos are a popular topic for younger students. Think about how you can use your student’s interest in animals to motivate them in subject areas from geography to … learn more
12 Animals That Hibernate (Plus a Free Worksheet Bundle)
Talking about animals that hibernate is a great way to get kids thinking about the behaviors and adaptations that help animals survive in their climates. Learning about a … learn more
Research Polar Animals: Exploring Animal Adaptations Project-Based Learning Unit
A Comprehensive Lesson on Animal Adaptations. Research and explore the unique adaptations of polar animals, experiment with different types of adaptations, and design, create, and demonstrate an “adaptation” … learn more
PBS Learning Media: Cool Ways Animals Adapt For the Winter
Spot on Science shares how animals survive the winter, including warm layers, hibernation, and torpor.
The 40 Most Extreme Animals on the Planet
To cut it in the animal kingdom, you have to be tough—really tough. From withstanding brutal climates to fending off ferocious predators, surviving in the wild is no small feat. But … learn more
Why Do Venomous Animals Live In Warm Climates?
Derek Muller always wondered why Australia has so many venomous animals that can kill you while Canada has virtually none. But it’s not just Australia – it seems … learn more
Animals: Conservation • Topic Page
There are many, many conservation advocacy groups are on the Web. These appear both representative and reputable.
Animals: Sea Life • Topic Page
The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 percent of the planet’s water, yet more than 95 percent of the underwater world remains unexplored. … learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Biomes
The distribution of plants and animals around the world is anything but random. Instead, it is a result of the interplay of individual environmental tolerances of species and … learn more
What You Need to Know About Solar Eclipses | STEM Video for Kids
In this engaging and educational video, kids will learn about the different types of solar eclipses, understand why they happen, and learn about the curious reactions of animals … learn more
PBS LearningMedia: American Party Animals – We the Voters
More young people than ever identify themselves as politically “independent.” This animated film (narrated by Morgan Spurlock) looks at pros and cons of our two-party system, and at … learn more
PBS LearningMedia: SciGirls | Plants Count
Naturalists study animals and plants in the wild and have sharp observational skills. They can spend hours in the field observing and recording data to understand how plants … learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Changing Seasons – Winter
Join PBS KIDS and explore Winter! Learn about ice, why animals hibernate, and about animals who camouflage through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share activities, articles, … learn more
Smile and Learn – English
Do you want your kids to have an awesome experience? On the Smile and Learn Youtube channel, kids, parents and teachers will find a great educational tool for … learn more
These Free Life Cycle Printables Are Perfect for Spring Science Lessons
Kids will love this interactive way of learning about the life cycle of plants and animals. Teaching about the life cycle is best done with visuals. BY STACY TORNIO … learn more
Surviving Winter: Animal Adaptation Strategies | Mountain Lake Journal
Join naturalist Mark Fraser on a nature walk to see how the animals of the Adirondack Park in upstate New York prepare for the tough winter ahead and … learn more
National Geographic Kids – Science
Welcome to our Discover section! This is where you can discover some of the coolest facts for kids from around our planet. From animals and geography to science, nature, and history, there are so … learn more
18 Enchanting Horse Books and Series for Kids of All Ages
Do you know a budding equestrian or a child otherwise fascinated with horses? Have you ever been in the company of a child when passing or driving by … learn more
15 Fun Winter Read-Alouds for Elementary Students
When winter hits, students often realize that Hanukkah, Christmas, and many other major holidays are upon them. But that doesn’t mean all your read-alouds have to revolve around … learn more
Science Trek: Careers in Science
Whatever your interest – animals, the environment, geology, astronomy, chemistry, ancient times, physics – there is a science career for you. Learn more about what scientists do on … learn more
National Snow and Ice Data Center
From the Arctic to the Antarctic, snow and ice play a vital role in regulating Earth’s climate and providing freshwater resources to people, plants, and animals. The National … learn more
Interesting Animals: Whales
Is it a fish? No! It is a whale! What makes this fascinating creature so special? Learn all about the interesting world of the whale while practicing fluency … learn more
Mayflower and Mayflower Compact
Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Would you have liked to travel on a small ship with more than 100 other people, all of their belongings, and possibly some farm animals … learn more
36 Simple Autumn Outdoor Activities to Help Kids Fall in Love with Nature
There are so many outdoor activities for kids that are especially enjoyable in Autumn, beyond jumping in leaf piles and visiting an orchard. Autumn is a great time … learn more
15 Videos That Bring Kids to the Farm
There’s so much great learning to be done around the topic of farms. Teaching agriculture in the classroom can cover everything from animals and nutrition to sustainability and … learn more
YouTube: Nat Geo Kids
Nat Geo Kids makes it fun to explore the world with weird, wild, and wacky videos featuring awesome animals like sharks, tigers and lions, cool science, funny pets, … learn more
74 Fun Facts for Kids
Fun facts for kids is the topic of our blog post today! If you’re on the hunt for some brain-tickling trivia and awe-inducing facts that can entertain and … learn more
Animal Themed Teaching Resources
Incorporate students’ natural curiosity about animals in your class with lessons and printables on sea life, endangered species, wildlife, and more. Educate them about animal behavior, biology, life … learn more
How Animal Research Can Inspire Elementary Students’ Writing
Teachers can assess young students’ literacy skills and knowledge by encouraging them to produce books based on animal facts. Students started independently reading complex nonfiction texts about animals, … learn more
Google Kid Space
A kids mode with content to help children discover, create, and grow, available on select Android tablets.* Designed with kids’ curiosity in mind Whether it’s animals or art projects, … learn more
English Language Topics
Focus on specific English language topics and enjoy some great ideas for ESL lesson plans. Find a wide range of interactive games, classroom activities, printable worksheets, instructional videos, … learn more
Science Kids: Lesson Plans
Enjoy a wide range of fun science lesson plans featuring educational activities for kids, ideas for teachers, free online resources and more to help bring interactive, hands on … learn more
The Tech Interactive: Life Science
These lessons explore the natural world of animals, plants and even living things we can’t see, like bacteria! Your learners will engage more deeply with life sciences when … learn more
Teacher Vision: Spring Resources
Spring is a time of birth, growth, and development for plants and animals. This is the perfect season to teach your students about the Earth sciences. Use our … learn more
World Biomes: Kids Do Ecology
Biomes are regions of the world with similar climate (weather, temperature) animals and plants. There are terrestrial biomes (land) and aquatic biomes, both freshwater and marine. Would you like to know … learn more
Teacher Planet: Winter Season
The winter season brings fun opportunities to teach about weather, cultures and the science of snow. While not all regions get to experience snow, it’s still fun to … learn more
Winter Season for Kids | What is winter?
As the daylight hours get shorter and the temperature turns cooler, this video will teach children all about the winter season and how animals survive the winter months.
5 Fun Winter Facts for Kids
It is the coldest time of the year, with short days and long nights. Trees start to lose their leaves, animals enter deep sleep, and snow blankets everything … learn more
Lesson Planet: Winter Lesson Plans & Worksheets
A wide range of lessons on the winter center in all academic subjects and ages. Scroll all the way to the bottom to see more Winter topics, such … learn more
TeacherVision: Popular Winter Resources
Find fun science activities for winter with these printables, lesson plans, quizzes, and graphic organizers. Students will be fascinated with winter weather as they learn about blizzards and … learn more
PBSKids: Winter Changing Seasons
Join PBS KIDS and explore Winter! Learn about ice, why animals hibernate, and about animals who camouflage through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share activities, articles, … learn more
PBSKids: Fall Changing Seasons
Join PBS KIDS and explore Fall! Learn about leaves, why animals squirrel away food, all about pumpkins and apples, and animals who hibernate through media clips, extension activities, … learn more
Switch Zoo Lesson Plans
Today, Switch Zoo has 142 species, and the website features animal games, music created from animal voices, a reference section about all the animals in Switch Zoo, lesson … learn more
Kidtopia
Kidtopia is a site created by school librarians for elementary school students and their teachers. Kidtopia is a directory and search engine including websites recommended by teachers, librarians, … learn more
Kids Learning Videos
Kids Learning Videos is dedicated to making fun and educational videos for children and toddlers! Learn all about your favorite animals from around the world, dance and sing … learn more
Nat Geo Kids on YouTube
Nat Geo Kids makes it fun to explore your world with weird, wild, and wacky videos! Videos featuring awesome animals, cool science, funny pets, and more, are made … learn more
Zoo Guardians
Build the perfect zoo and save the animals today! Join Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and the wildlife conservation adventure movement to rescue endangered animals. Help … learn more
Middle School Life Science Curriculum
A life science course is typically the recommended course for sixth grade students. A life science curriculum aims to teach students about the diverse life forms found throughout … learn more
Science4Fun – Science Topics
Welcome to the science topics section Here you will learn many science topics to Increase your Science knowledge. All the topics are entertaining and informative with a lot … learn more
Ask a Biologist
Ask a Biologist looks at all things biological, from Parts of the Cell and The Nervous System to How Animals See Color and Viral Attack.
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
A natural science illustrator is an artist who works in the service of science, creating images of animals, objects and complex processes that teach, inform, and create understanding … learn more
Seaworld – Animal Sounds Library
Seaworld has an extensive collection of sounds from animals of all sizes. Don’t forget to check out the Teacher Guides.
The Sounds of Animals Around the World • Topic Page
Most young students are unaware that the sound of one animal is expressed differently in languages other than English.
Costa Rica Wildlife
Virtually the whole country of Costa Rica is an eco-friendly environment. The rainforest includes animals like the poison dart frog, Capuchin monkeys, and macaws.
Building a Natural Pool
Talk about bringing nature to you. David Pagan Butler has created a Natural Swimming Pool. It’s a swimming pool that has clear water without using chemicals. These pools … learn more
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay has received attention not only for its ecology but also for its nearness to our nation’s capital Washington, D.C. This site illustrates the plants and animals … learn more
Bagheera: Endangered Species Classroom
During the early days of the Web wildlife sites seemed to hurl animals into the classroom because they appeared so “real”. For instance, a student can look into … learn more
Koala
Information about particular animals, such as koalas, can be obtained at sites dedicated to the animal. More efficient than sifting thru online search engine results.
Animal Detector
In contrast to zoos is a wonderful site called Animal Detector. It describes a family who left enticing food on the back porch at night so they could … learn more
Switch Zoo – Teacher Resources
Visitors to this unique zoo make new creatures by switching the animals’ heads, legs, and tails. As students play, they can read about the animals that make up … learn more
Smithsonian National Zoo – Education
At the Smithsonian National Zoo’s website, you can solve jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, take a virtual world tour, send an e-card, and learn about animals and their … learn more
Blue World: Sponges!
A sponge might not look like much, but these simple animals with no brain or ability to move have lived on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. … learn more
Remote Trail Cameras to Study Lions
Gorongosa National Park was once famous for its lion population, but during Mozambique’s struggle for independence and subsequent civil war, the park’s iconic wildlife suffered. In 2008, a … learn more
A Preview of Alice 3.0
Wanda Dann, Dennis Cosgrove and Caitlin Kelleher go into detail on the new version of Alice (3.0) and why you might want to use it in the classroom … learn more
Why Don’t Other Animals Wear Glasses?
This video looks at topics like the importance of eyesight in different species, nearsightedness and farsightedness, how your eyes change as you get older, and reasons for the … learn more
Careers in Zoos and Aquariums
Have you or your students ever wondered what it might be like to work in a zoo or aquarium? The Association of Zoos & Aquariums has an answer… … learn more
Agriculture Resources & Lesson Plans
This curated list from the American Farm Bureau features free resources for different age groups (K-12) and broken out by topic areas like animals, economy, environment and technology. … learn more
Dog Goes Weightless
Think you need a NASA sized budget to experience weightlessness? As you can see from this fun video, all you need is a personal airplane and the right … learn more
Can Math Explain How Animals Get Their Patterns?
This video looks at Alan Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion Model, which mathematically defines how patterns might be formed in Nature. Turing, the father of computers, created a set of formulas … learn more
Like ‘some invisible force is taking a bite out of the sun’: What to expect on eclipse day in Texas
Get ready for April 8 with this guide on totality timing, changes in weather and animal behavior, and more. April 8 is shaping up to be historic day … learn more
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is committed to supporting teachers, students, and families around the world. Below, you will find resources to engage learners in grades pre-K … learn more
SharkFest Hub
This summer, SHARKFEST makes a splash to celebrate a decade of shark content with the most immersive and massive programming experience to date. The only shark event that … learn more