A weekly tip for nature lovers.
What would happen if nature threw a scaly dinosaur and a koala into a blender and spit the result back out to live in the forests and grasslands of Africa and Asia? The result might look like a pangolin: A pangolin. Photo credit: Tikki Hywood…
By Mary Dagg, Anne Innis Dagg Foundation Giraffe numbers have declined significantly from the impact of people. People have been hunting them for their bones, skin and meat. Here are three ways you can help: 1. Tell your family, friends and schoolmates to never…
How can you help giraffes? We can all help secure a better future for giraffes! People all over the world LOVE giraffes. Here are things that you can do to help protect giraffes and their habitats: Become aware! Once we know a problem exists, we…
Part 4: Meet frogs from around the world! Meet some of the wonderful frogs found around the world! Thanks for checking out these frogs! If you’re interested in finding out more about frogs in your local area, consult your librarian or local nature group or…
Note: this activity is associated with the lesson on exploring ecosystems. Overview Rainforest deforestation is a global phenomenon. Some of the reasons why deforestation occurs are: farming, agriculture cash crops, logging, mining, production of paper goods, urban development, etc. Everyone can make a difference in…
Students can create a PowerPoint presentation and share their Take Action statements with other 3rd – 5th grade classrooms. They can even challenge classes to come up with their own Take Action commitments. In addition, students will pledge to conserve water every day. They will…
Created by Lisa Algee 3rd-5th Grade (upper elementary/primary) Note: This is lesson 4 in a 4-part series on the water cycle, photosynthesis, exploring ecosystems, and scientific inquiry in local ecosystems. Find lessons 1, 2 and 3 here (click relevant link). This scientific inquiry is geared…