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Prairie: Introduction - Illinois State Museum
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4 to 8
Learn about the Illinois prairies from plants and animals to prairie landforms and restoration efforts. Choose from links describing the prairie ecosystem through science, art, and...more
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Learn about the Illinois prairies from plants and animals to prairie landforms and restoration efforts. Choose from links describing the prairie ecosystem through science, art, and human voices. Be sure to visit the Activities and Resources section of this site for hands-on ideas to learn more about the prairies and prairie lifestyle.
tag(s): animals (294), biomes (110), habitats (92), plants (146), prairie (6)
In the Classroom
Include information from this site with your other resources when teaching about biomes or states. Include a link to the site on your class webpage for students to use when researching information about prairies. Have students create a simple infographic about prairies sharing their findings using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here.
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World Biomes: Chaparral - Kids Do Ecology
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2 to 6Learn about the chapparal biome with this simple, yet informative site. Short paragraphs provide information about the location, climate, plants, and animals found within the chapparal....more
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Learn about the chapparal biome with this simple, yet informative site. Short paragraphs provide information about the location, climate, plants, and animals found within the chapparal. Be sure to follow links at the bottom of the page to continue research on this biome on other websites.
tag(s): animal homes (57), animals (294), biomes (110), ecosystems (83), plants (146)
In the Classroom
Include this site with resources for your unit on biomes. Share with students as an introduction to the chapparal biome, then have them research further information. Be sure to check out TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit. This is an online research project for elementary and middle school students. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, to demonstrate different components within the chapparal.Chaparral Biome - Blue Planet Biomes
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3 to 12Visit this site to learn more about the chaparral biome. Choose from links on the page to learn about the animals, plants, locations, and climate in this biome which is ...more
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Visit this site to learn more about the chaparral biome. Choose from links on the page to learn about the animals, plants, locations, and climate in this biome which is found on most in continents. Be sure to check out this site for an excellent starting point to learn about one of the world's lesser-known biomes.
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tag(s): animal homes (57), biomes (110), habitats (92), plants (146)
In the Classroom
Include this site with your biome unit. Be sure to check out TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit. This is an online research project for elementary and middle school students.Chaparral Animal Printouts - Enchanted Learning
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K to 5Learn about the animals living in the chaparral through printable fact sheets including drawings. Choose any animal name to view quick facts. Right-click on the image to save and print...more
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Learn about the animals living in the chaparral through printable fact sheets including drawings. Choose any animal name to view quick facts. Right-click on the image to save and print as a coloring page and print out.
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tag(s): animal homes (57), animals (294), biomes (110), habitats (92)
In the Classroom
Have students create maps locating chaparals and animals from around the world using Zeemaps, reviewed here. Zeemaps allows students to create audio recordings AND choose various locations on a map where the chaparals are and the animals live. Use an online poster creator, such as Padlet, reviewed here, to create posters with animal facts.Sonoran Desert Fact Sheet - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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K to 6Learn about the many plants and animals that live in the Sonoran Desert through the many fact sheets on this site. Click on any animal or plant name to learn ...more
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Learn about the many plants and animals that live in the Sonoran Desert through the many fact sheets on this site. Click on any animal or plant name to learn about their adaptations, habitat, range, and more. Some also include an audio file sharing their sounds. In addition to plants and animals, this site also includes an interesting link to information on the people who live in the desert.
tag(s): animal homes (57), animals (294), deserts (16), plants (146)
In the Classroom
Include this site as a student resource when teaching about biomes and habitats. Use an online flashcard maker, like Flashcard Stash, reviewed here, to create digital flashcards with features of different desert animals. Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here, to compare and contrast features of different animals or biomes.Sonoran Desert Seek and Find - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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K to 6Learn about nocturnal and diurnal animals with the two seek and find activities on this site. Choose one of the two images, then hover over each animal or plant to ...more
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Learn about nocturnal and diurnal animals with the two seek and find activities on this site. Choose one of the two images, then hover over each animal or plant to find their name; click on them to learn more.
tag(s): animal homes (57), animals (294), deserts (16)
In the Classroom
Share with younger students on an interactive whiteboard before asking students to explore on their own. The mouse needs to be placed in a certain area for each image before the caption appears. After exploring the site, have students choose and research an animal then create an online interactive poster individually or together as a class using a tool such as Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here, or PicLits, reviewed here. Have students use a mapping tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map of local landmarks (with audio stories and pictures included)!Biomes of the World - Arizona State University School of Life Sciences
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6 to 12Explore and learn about biomes through this interactive resource from the biologists at Arizona State University. Choose a particular biome to read and listen to information describing...more
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Explore and learn about biomes through this interactive resource from the biologists at Arizona State University. Choose a particular biome to read and listen to information describing the definition and characteristics of the biome. The show/hide words portion of each section provides definitions of vocabulary included in each part of the site. Other information on the site includes worksheets and coloring pages to print.
tag(s): biomes (110), deserts (16), forests (30), oceans (149), rainforests (18), rivers (16), tundra (14)
In the Classroom
Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts describing each different biome using the scientist's audio from the site as a model. Use a site such as Podcast Generator, reviewed here. Have students use a mapping tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map of biomes from around the world (or country) with audio stories and pictures included!
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Biome Challenge - Diana Dell
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5 to 12Test your knowledge of biomes with this 12 question quiz. The quiz begins with a question with a $500 value and moves up in difficulty to the final question worth ...more
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Test your knowledge of biomes with this 12 question quiz. The quiz begins with a question with a $500 value and moves up in difficulty to the final question worth $1,000,000. Use the three hints provided with each question, if needed, to choose the correct response from the four provided options.
tag(s): assessment (147), biomes (110), ecosystems (83)
In the Classroom
Use this site as either an activator to assess how much students know about biomes, OR as a review tool assessing what needs practice before an exam. Have students complete the activity individually on classroom computers, either simultaneously - or as a learning center or station. Be sure to post the site on your teacher wiki or webpage too, allowing students to review before an assessment both in and out of the classroom. Have students create their own quizzes using Quia or another quiz creation site such as Bamboozle, reviewed here.Biomes Jeopardy Review Game - SuperTeacherTools
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5 to 12Review information about biomes with this Jeopardy-style game. Play using different options for teams or individuals. Choose the play live option to receive a code to join a game or...more
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Review information about biomes with this Jeopardy-style game. Play using different options for teams or individuals. Choose the play live option to receive a code to join a game or play directly from the game board by clicking on question and dollar amount options.
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tag(s): assessment (147), biomes (110), game based learning (205)
In the Classroom
Use this game as a quick assessment of prior knowledge at the beginning of your biome unit. Share a link on classroom computers and your website for students to play on their own to review concepts. Have students create their own Jeopardy game using Jeopardy Labs, reviewed here, to share and review facts before a unit test on any topic.Planet Arcade Games - National Ocean Service
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3 to 8Planet Arcade Games offers interactive activities for learning about the oceans and air. In addition to the interactive, each activity includes facts to extend learning beyond gameplay....more
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Planet Arcade Games offers interactive activities for learning about the oceans and air. In addition to the interactive, each activity includes facts to extend learning beyond gameplay. Choose any activity and click to start.
tag(s): air (101), animal homes (57), animals (294), atmosphere (22), energy (133), natural disasters (18), oceans (149), recycling (45), water (102), weather (160)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning station or center. Share the activities on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Include a link to these activities on your class website or newsletter for students to try at home. Challenge students to use a mapping tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here, to create a map of local landforms or information about oceans and continents (with audio and pictures included)! Use this resource together to review and reinforce concepts about animals, oceans, and the environment.Colorscope - CNN Creative and Dr. James Fox
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6 to 12Discover how different cultures perceive and use color through a series of videos and articles from CNN Creative. Scroll through the home page to view options for colors then select...more
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Discover how different cultures perceive and use color through a series of videos and articles from CNN Creative. Scroll through the home page to view options for colors then select a color to watch the video. Learn interesting facts such as which color is the world's favorite and why yellow makes us happy.
tag(s): colors (63), cross cultural understanding (173), cultures (180), senses (20), video (266)
In the Classroom
Include this colorful series with lessons about our senses, cultures, and art. Use information from the videos to understand and analyze images from around the world including typical forms of clothing worn or great works of art. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, to demonstrate cultural uses of color.Climate Kids Big Questions - NASA
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3 to 6Take a guided tour of the six big questions related to climate change on this interactive wheel. Begin with "What does global climate change mean?" and work your way to ...more
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Take a guided tour of the six big questions related to climate change on this interactive wheel. Begin with "What does global climate change mean?" and work your way to the final question, "What else do we need to find out?". Each issue explores smaller questions through text, images, and video explanations.
tag(s): carbon (17), climate change (99), conservation (102), earth (184), oceans (149)
In the Classroom
Use the Big Questions wheel to guide and direct lessons on climate change. Share each question on your interactive whiteboard to introduce content and spark student conversation. Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as Word Cloud for Kids, reviewed here, or WordItOut, reviewed here. Upon completion of your climate change unit, challenge students to create online comic strips sharing what they learned about climate change using a site such as Make Beliefs Comix, reviewed here.Habitats - Smithsonian Science Education Center
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2 to 6Learn about animal habitats through this interactive where players match animals to their correct habitat. Use buttons to navigate between habitats, then drag and drop animals into...more
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Learn about animal habitats through this interactive where players match animals to their correct habitat. Use buttons to navigate between habitats, then drag and drop animals into their correct location. Upon proper placement, click to learn more about individual animals with pictures and a summary including images and additional facts.
tag(s): animal homes (57), animals (294), coral (11), deserts (16), habitats (92), jungles (5), wetlands (7)
In the Classroom
Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Share this site on classroom computers to use as a center during your habitat or animals unit. Instead of oral presentations of research findings, have students create animated movies online using Powtoon, reviewed here. Have students choose an animal or habitat to research further, either individually or as a group. As a class, use a mapping tool such as MapHub, , to create a map of different habitats and add display markers featuring text, photos, and videos and information about the animals found in each location.Amaze - Ann-Kathrin Grebner, Michael Durgner, G Widschwendter, M Ardelt
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5 to 7Amaze has animated videos providing factual and informative information about sexual development to adolescents aged 10-14. Their goal is to counter misinformation about puberty, sex,...more
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Amaze has animated videos providing factual and informative information about sexual development to adolescents aged 10-14. Their goal is to counter misinformation about puberty, sex, and sexuality while developing accurate representations of healthy body development and relationships. It is important to take note of ratings when viewing videos on Amaze. Green indicates videos appropriate for all young people and blue indicates videos suitable for those of the older range from 10 to 14 years old. Choose videos from the different categories or select favorite videos from the home page. Each video includes a "dig deeper" button with additional information for discussions. Be sure to check out the section for educators containing lesson plans for 5th and 6th grades, book suggestions, and other resources. Registration isn't necessary; however, it allows users to save favorites and create personalized video playlists. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): adolescence (12), difficult conversations (57), diseases (66), hiv/aids (15), sexuality (15)
In the Classroom
Be sure to follow suggestions for age appropriateness and have appropriate parental permission when using this site in the classroom. Share this site with school counselors and teachers of sex education. Use Amaze as a resource for discussions involving relationships, personal safety, and other teen and preteen issues. When appropriate, share a link to videos on your class webpage. Amaze is an excellent site to share with parents as they face difficult issues that arise during the teen years. Have students create personal blogs for their private reflection about these videos and discussions.Food Chains for Kids - Free School
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4 to 8Food Chains for Kids is a YouTube video explaining the connection of living things through food chains. This five-minute video shares information on the specific parts of a food chain...more
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Food Chains for Kids is a YouTube video explaining the connection of living things through food chains. This five-minute video shares information on the specific parts of a food chain including producers and consumers and their role in the food chain. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): animals (294), food chains (19)
In the Classroom
Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on food chains on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Include a link to the video on your class website for students to view at home. Take a walk outside of your classroom to look for different members of food chains and take pictures. Have students create an annotated image describing the animal's role in the food chain by adding text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here. Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordClouds, reviewed here, or for younger students use Word Clouds For Kids, reviewed here.Food Chains , Food Webs , Energy Pyramid - makemegenius
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4 to 8This animated YouTube video describes the concepts of food chains, food webs, and the energy pyramid. The video goes into detail using vocabulary terms and sharing visuals illustrating...more
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This animated YouTube video describes the concepts of food chains, food webs, and the energy pyramid. The video goes into detail using vocabulary terms and sharing visuals illustrating concepts such as complex food chains. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): animals (294), energy (133), food chains (19), plants (146)
In the Classroom
Although animated, this video isn't recommended for use with very young students due to the higher-level vocabulary used throughout and a visual of a lion eating a giraffe. Share with older students to introduce the concept of food chains and food webs, pausing the video often to discuss visuals and vocabulary shared in the video. Have students make a multimedia presentation about food chains using Powtoon, reviewed here.Human Influence on Ecology Mapped - Erle Ellis
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8 to 12This short YouTube video describes a proposal to reconsider how earth's biomes are mapped taking into consideration the effect of humans and urban populations. The discussions reflect...more
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This short YouTube video describes a proposal to reconsider how earth's biomes are mapped taking into consideration the effect of humans and urban populations. The discussions reflect upon the changing environment due to changes over extended periods of time. Also, the video points out some criticisms in this plan indicating that it may diminish the importance of environmental awareness and protection. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): biomes (110), conservation (102), ecology (103), population (51)
In the Classroom
Share this video as part of your unit on biomes, conservation, or world populations. Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here, to compare and contrast the proposal to current definitions of biomes. Then have students debate the pros and cons of the proposal outlined in the video using a tool such as Thinkalong, reviewed here.Honey & Honey Bees - myvocabulary.com
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3 to 5As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for Honey & Honey Bees. Find a crossword puzzle and word search using ...more
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As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for Honey & Honey Bees. Find a crossword puzzle and word search using honey and bee vocabulary words.
tag(s): animals (294), insects (68), spelling (98), vocabulary (238), vocabulary development (94)
In the Classroom
Share the puzzles on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with a partner to solve the puzzles on their own. Have students try to create their own word puzzles and share them on a class wiki. Challenge students try to create a different type of word puzzle for these words using a site like Educaplay, reviewed here. Share them on a class wiki.Animals in their Habitat - myvocabulary.com
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4 to 8As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for Animals in their Habitat. Find interactive puzzles using animals and habitat...more
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As part of their extensive site for vocabulary, roots, and more, MyVocabulary.com has added a themed area for Animals in their Habitat. Find interactive puzzles using animals and habitat vocabulary words. You will also find fill-in-the-blanks and definition matches, all using the same 21 theme words. This and other "themes" available on the site will make vocabulary development enjoyable.
tag(s): animal homes (57), animals (294), habitats (92), spelling (98), vocabulary development (94)
In the Classroom
Share the puzzles on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with a partner to solve the puzzles on their own. Challenge students to try to create their own word puzzles using a site like Just Crosswords, reviewed here, if you are just beginning to integrate technology into your classroom, or Educaplay, reviewed here, if you and your students are experienced tech users. Share them on a class wiki.5 Human Impacts on the Environment - CrashCourse
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6 to 12Learn about the top 5 ways humans are negatively impacting the environment in this 10 minute YouTube video. The speaker also outlines the importance of healthy ecosystems and how they...more
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Learn about the top 5 ways humans are negatively impacting the environment in this 10 minute YouTube video. The speaker also outlines the importance of healthy ecosystems and how they work. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): conservation (102), ecology (103), environment (252), plants (146)