Survival of the Fastest: Predators and Prey on the African Savannah: Lesson Overview
Using clips from NATURE, in this lesson students will learn about the various attributes of different predators on the African grasslands.

Using clips from NATURE, in this lesson students will learn about the various attributes of different predators on the African grasslands.
This lesson uses clips from NATURE's episode "The Loneliest Animals" to explore a variety of captive breeding programs. (Grades 5-8)
During this video-enhanced lesson, using clips from NATURE's "Dogs that Changed the World," students will learn that all dogs came from one ancestor- the wolf. (Grades 5-8)
This video-enhanced lesson uses the eagle to model universal avian life stages. (Grades 2-3)
There are important reasons why certain "ugly" animals look the way they do. Their features help them survive in the great outdoors. In this lesson students will explore their reactions to these less than lovely creatures.
We often talk about the beauty of nature. Well, sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to appreciate the beauty of some funny looking creatures.
In this lesson, students will research what scientists are studying on Antarctica and what they hope to gain from their research. They will also create a multi-media story about the challenges penguins face living in this harsh environment.
In this lesson, students will gather information regarding penguins and write a story from a penguin's point-of-view that describes his or her daily life. Students will also research the impact of climate change on Antarctica and create a poster to call attention to the topic.
In this lesson, students will use their observation skills and primary sources to learn how wolves communicate. Students will also study the complexities of the wolf and write a story that will help dispel the idea that wolves are inherently "good" or "evil."
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