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Rule, Audrey C. – 1999
This document describes a game that provides students with practice in learning vocabulary and concepts associated with wolves. Directions for play and play cards (four to a page) are included. (ASK)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Twin Cities Public Television, St. Paul, MN. – 2001
This teacher's guide is based on "DragonflyTV" investigations which focus on real kids doing inquiry-based science investigations. Activities include: (1) "Investigation To Explore Skateboards"; (2) "Investigations To Explore Otters"; and (3) "Investigations To Explore Waterslides." (YDS)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Aquatic Sports, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry

Kramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes the distinctive features of the common snapping turtle. Discusses facts and misconceptions held about the turtle. Provides guidelines for proper care and treatment of a young snapper in a classroom environment. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Kramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes the habitats and life cycles of newts. Provides tips on collecting and caring for newts, along with suggestions for observational lessons related to the collection, study, and release of these organisms. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Brown, A. F.; Thompson, D. B. A. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Describes three experiments for undergraduates which illustrate associations of parasites with their host. Includes a table of parasite-induced alterations of selected host species. Instructional suggestions are also provided. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Ecology
1998
"Bug City" is a video series created to help children (grades 1-6) learn about insects and other small critters. All aspects of bug life are touched upon including body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating habits, camouflage, mutualism (symbiosis), adaptations, social behavior, and more. Each program features dramatic microscopic…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Ecology, Elementary Education

Elliott, Barbara L. – Science and Children, 1994
Describes having a pot-bellied pig in a classroom. Students learned how to care for the pig and train it. Describes other animals in the classroom and the class putting on shows for other students. (PR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Elementary Education, Learning Activities

McDonald, Charlotte J. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides suggestions for activities that focus on earthworms. Includes observational exercises on earthworms' reactions to light and touch. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, Elementary Education

Mullican, Tim R.; Streubel, Donald P. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Discussed is an activity designed to teach small mammal ecology and the scientific method using fluorescent dyes and pigments. Procedures for analyzing home ranges and social organizations are described. A list of 16 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science
1998
"Bug City" is a video series created to help children (grades 1-6) learn about insects and other small critters. All aspects of bug life are touched upon, including body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating habits, camouflage, mutualism (symbiosis), adaptations, social behavior, and more. Each program features dramatic…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Ecology, Elementary Education
1998
"Bug City" is a video series created to help children (grades 1-6) learn about insects and other small critters. All aspects of bug life are touched upon, including body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating habits, camouflage, mutualism (symbiosis), adaptations, social behavior, and more. Each program features dramatic…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Ecology, Elementary Education
VanCleave, Janice – Instructor, 2001
Presents a set of hands-on, outdoor science experiments designed to teach elementary school students about animal adaptation. The experiments focus on: how color camouflage affects an insect population; how spiderlings find a home; and how chameleons camouflage themselves by changing color. (SM)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education

Kramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes some of the characteristics of the common harvestmen, or daddy longlegs, and the true spider. Provides information on harvestmen's habitats and life cycles and includes tips on housing and observing these organisms in science classrooms. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Facilities, Biology, Elementary Education
Hardy, Amanda – Children & Animals, 1988
Describes some ways that poetry can be used to present information about animals, enhance appreciation for animal habits and roles, and promote empathy for animals. Gives examples of and work sheets for the development of limericks, cinquain, haiku, and free verse. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
1998
"Bug City" is a video series created to help children (grades 1-6) learn about insects and other small critters. All aspects of bug life are touched upon, including body structure, food, habitat, life cycle, mating habits, camouflage, mutualism (symbiosis), adaptations, social behavior, and more. Each program features dramatic…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Ecology, Elementary Education