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.
For Educators
Ugly? Says Who?: Lesson
Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Teacher’s Guide
Download the Teacher's Guide for NATURE's Crash: A Tale of Two Species.
The Legendary Raptors: Lesson
In this activity students will create an aircraft that will compete to fly the best. Students will also create a fictional writing piece that tells a legend or myth of a raptor.
Raptors: Senses and Influences: Lesson
Raptors possess keen senses and maneuvering skills that have been envied by humans throughout time. The traits of raptors have long been studied for the development of aircraft.
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.
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.
Creating the “Perfect” Horse: Lesson
In this lesson, students use a problem-based approach to explore the possibility that the qualities of different horse breeds could be incorporated to create the "perfect horse."
Grizzlies Back from the Brink: Lesson
In this lesson, students will study the history of the grizzly bear, its decline in population, and the effort made to bring it back from near extinction.
Cloud in the Classroom: Lesson
In this lesson, students will conduct a survey, learn about the history and treatment of wild horses in the United States, create a mock news broadcast, research wildlife photography, learn about horse behavior, and more.




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