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Tomasek, Terry; Matthews, Catherine E. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
Reptiles and amphibians are a diverse and interesting group of organisms. The four activities described in this article take students' curiosity into the realm of scientific understanding. The activities involve the concepts of species identification; animal adaptations, communication, and habitat; and conservation. (Contains 1 table and 2…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Animal Behavior, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
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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
Kramm, Kenneth R. – Humane Education, 1982
Describes an alternative method for using live animals in the classroom. A toy dog, the "Trail Tracker Hound Dog" (manufactured by CPG Products Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio), is used to encourage development of such skills as observation, hypothesis testing, and collection and analysis of scientific data. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Pet Information Bureau, New York, NY. – 1980
This manual outlines ways in which observation and care of classroom pet animals may be used to enrich the education of elementary school children. Part one deals with the benefits of having pets in the classroom. Part two illustrates ways in which pets can serve as valuable teaching tools and gives examples of lessons in which the use of pets can…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Facilities, Class Activities, 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
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Coleman, Pamela; Thiessen, Ronda; Wilson, Debbie; Arey, Beth; Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Activities, 1999
Summarizes how a group of teachers prepared a series of elementary-level inquiry experiences that focused on the study of land snails. Recommends and describes the K-W-L and Four Question inquiry strategies for younger and older students respectively. (WRM)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, Elementary Education
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Rivard, Leonard P. – Science Activities, 1991
Activities are included that acquaint students with the parts of birds and the structure of feathers; that identify the prey of owls by opening owl pellets; working with information about threatened and endangered species of birds; and follow-up activities for bird study. A list of state and provincial birds of the United States and Canada and…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education
Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – Teacher, 1977
A roomful of activity--book nook, mini-cinema, creature features--provides an effective and delightful mix of reading and science skills. (Editor)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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D'Agostino, Jo Beth; And Others – Science and Children, 1994
Presents an activity that teaches children the language of the honeybee--and which transforms the classroom into a honeybee colony. Children mimic the foraging behavior of honeybees and learn to appreciate the importance of community effort among animals. (PR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Moody, Dwight – Science and Children, 1993
Describes a field study of dragonflies and damselflies. After a bit of background reading and equipped with paper, pencil, insect net, and work sheet in hand, students will come to appreciate the behaviors of these insects as they gain a deeper understanding of the natural world. (PR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Naturescope, 1987
Describes some of the characteristics of various reptiles. Contains teaching activities including making reptile number books and identification keys, flip-ups about cobras, puzzles involving graphing, and group presentations. Includes reproducible handouts to be used with some of the activities. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Ecology, Elementary Education
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Case, Jean H. – Nature Study, 1980
Suggestions are given for using zoos as a teaching resource. Cooperation is encouraged between teachers and zoo personnel. (SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Caretakers, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Marcoux, Mary F. – Science and Children, 1990
Described are activities using ants. Ant hunting, a list of books on the topic, information, and ant farming are included. The procedures for assembling and maintenance of an ant farm are presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Bryan, Denise; Denty, Amy – Instructor, 2002
Presents four elementary hands-on science activities that highlight animal adaptation (how birds' beaks are adapted to suit their habitats), the water cycle (how nature cleans rainwater that seeps into the ground), aquatic ecosystems (changes over time in an aquatic habitat), and animal habitats (all living beings' need for food, water, shelter,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Animal Behavior, Animals, Ecology
Naturescope, 1987
Describes some of the characteristics of amphibians. Contains teaching activities ranging from a "frog sing-along" to lessons on amphibian adaptations, and night hikes to identify frog calls. Includes reproducible handouts to be used with the activities, and a quiz. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Ecology, Elementary Education
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