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Butzow, John W.; Kane, Philip N. – Science Teacher, 1983
Presented are several classroom activities using fish. These include gyotaku (Japanese fish printing), use of a dichotomous key to classify fish, "invent-a-fish" activities, and others. Includes discussion of fish facts and copies of fish key and invent-a-fish cards. (JN)
Descriptors: Animals, Classification, Ecology, Ichthyology
Hawkes, Janet E.; And Others – 1988
This pocket folder of materials is designed to provide children aged 9 to 12 with an opportunity to explore and observe aquatic environments. The package includes a 4-H Leader's guide, member's guide, and supplementary materials. The leader's guide contains safety considerations, tips and techniques, and additional activities for getting started…
Descriptors: Aquariums, Ecology, Ichthyology, Instructional Materials
Baldwin, Burton E. – 1982
One of a series of documents produced by a nationwide network of early childhood education specialists, teachers, parents, and Head Start staff, this nature trail guide for exploring the outdoors is intended as a supplemental teaching aid for teachers or parents. The guide identifies and illustrates the most predominant and readily observable…
Descriptors: Animals, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Bury, John; Bury, Susan – 1970
A natural science resource booklet for teachers and students contains detailed materials for teaching and learning about Alaskan wildlife. Each of nine chapters provides background subject information, suggested learning activities, tear-out pages of review questions for students to answer, and supplementary notes for teachers which include…
Descriptors: Animals, Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental 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
Tanner, Joey – 1992
From the smallest plankton to the most massive whales, marine biology is the study of the flora and fauna, the living creatures of the ocean. This Zephyr self-directed study unit was developed to bridge the gap between students as passive learners to students as active participants. Originally developed for gifted students, these units emphasize…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Butzow, John W.; Kane, Philip – 1982
Designed to provide teaching materials for middle school and junior high school teachers in northern New England, this marine education unit presents teacher-tested ideas and activities for use in the classroom and in field trips to the ocean. Each unit includes ideas and activities drawn from a variety of content areas so teachers of many…
Descriptors: Dissection, Ecology, Educational Games, Environmental Education