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Possible
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| For
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| Word
searches
Crosswords
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Puzzles
- These vary in difficulty. Download the exe file and have some
fun.
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| Related
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- Animal
Adaptations:
Come and sample these internet sites about animal adaptations
and complete the activities for each one to find out how a koala's
paws are adapted for life in a tree.
- Animal
Adaptations E-Safari - Now meet some interesting animals to
explore how they are adapted to their environments. To do this,
you will take five E-Safaris (Electronic Safaris) to other websites.
Click an E-Safari in the list to get started!
- Slug
Songs and Poems - Some great little poems and songs.
- Animal
Index - Vertebrates - Animals with an internal skeleton made
of bone are called vertebrates. Vertebrates include: primates,
such as humans and monkeys; amphibians; reptiles; birds; and,
fish.
- Kids-Do
Science- Earthworm Experiment - Students will work in groups
of four to conduct experiments related to the behaviors and adaptations
that earthworms have developed for survival in the environment.
Two groups of students will conduct experiments related to earthworm
reactions to light, two groups will examine moisture preferences,
and two will study earthworm responses to odors. At the end of
the session students will share results with other groups and
discuss their findings in the context of animal adaptations to
the environment.
- About
Earthworms - an interesting bit on the beloved earthworm.
- The
Adventures of Herman (the worm that is!).
- Let's
Talk About Insects
- Let's Talk About Insects is designed to help students ages 9-11
years of age gain an appreciation of insects; learn how insects
grow and develop (metamorphosis), and learn the importance of
insects in our environment.
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