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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 | 6,140 Views
(15 votes)
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Teacher’s Guide

Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Teacher’s Guide

Download the Teacher's Guide for NATURE's Crash: A Tale of Two Species.

June 8th, 2008 | 2 comments | 5,201 Views
(12 votes)
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The Legendary Raptors: Lesson

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.

June 5th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,881 Views
(3 votes)
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Raptors: Senses and Influences: Lesson

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.

June 5th, 2008 | 1 comment | 3,019 Views
(9 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 | 5,301 Views
(13 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 | 5,592 Views
(18 votes)
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Creating the “Perfect” Horse: Lesson

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."

June 4th, 2008 | 0 comments | 7,798 Views
(17 votes)
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Grizzlies Back from the Brink: Lesson

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.

June 3rd, 2008 | 1 comment | 4,156 Views
(17 votes)
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Cloud in the Classroom: Lesson

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.

June 3rd, 2008 | 3 comments | 5,606 Views
(19 votes)
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