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The Loneliest Animals: Lesson Overview

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The Loneliest Animals: Lesson Overview

This lesson uses clips from NATURE's episode "The Loneliest Animals" to explore a variety of captive breeding programs. (Grades 5-8)

April 16th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,672 Views
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From Wolf to Dog: Lesson Overview

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From Wolf to Dog: Lesson Overview

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)

April 16th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,295 Views
(5 votes)
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Bringing Up Birdy: Lesson Overview

Video-Enhanced Lesson

Bringing Up Birdy: Lesson Overview

This video-enhanced lesson uses the eagle to model universal avian life stages. (Grades 2-3)

April 15th, 2009 | 0 comments | 4,544 Views
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U-G-L-Y? I’ve Got a Great Alibi: Lesson

U-G-L-Y? I’ve Got a Great Alibi: Lesson

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.

June 9th, 2008 | 1 comment | 5,147 Views
(5 votes)
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Ugly? Says Who?: Lesson

Ugly? Says Who?: Lesson

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.

June 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | 6,066 Views
(13 votes)
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Fightless Birds and Scientific Research: Lesson

Fightless Birds and Scientific Research: Lesson

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.

June 4th, 2008 | 1 comment | 5,167 Views
(12 votes)
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Penguins: Sensitive Indicators: Lesson

Penguins: Sensitive Indicators: Lesson

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.

June 4th, 2008 | 1 comment | 5,430 Views
(17 votes)
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Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?: Lesson

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?: Lesson

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."

June 2nd, 2008 | 0 comments | 5,950 Views
(13 votes)
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Wolves: Friend or Foe?: Lesson

Wolves: Friend or Foe?: Lesson

In this lesson, students will create an informational program to educate people as to the benefits of the wolves' presence in the Yellowstone ecosystem.

June 2nd, 2008 | 3 comments | 5,487 Views
(28 votes)
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