Water’s Going On?
Every molecule of water that was present when the Earth’s oceans were formed millions of years ago is still present today. That means the water you drink is the same water dinosaurs drank! Most of the water consumed in the United States comes from groundwater. Groundwater takes hundreds or even thousands of years to replenish. Water is important to every living thing on Earth which is why it is so important to conserve and protect our water resources. Use Project WILD Aquatic’s “Water’s Going On?” to track your own water consumption!
Young Child Extension
Set up stations for children to explore water. Supply scoops, cups and other tools for filling, dumping and exploring. Supply cold water, warm water and ice. If possible, boil water to show children water in its gas form – steam. Ask children: Do you use water? What do you use water for? Who else uses water? Do animals use water? Where is there water? At your home? Outside? What do you like about water?
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Base, G. 2001. The Water Hole. Harry N Abrams, Inc.
Branley, F.M. 1997. Down Comes the Rain. HarperCollins Children's Books.
Brimner, L.D. 1999. Raindrops. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Cole, J. and B. Degen. 1988. The Magic School Bus At the Waterworks. Scholastic, Inc.
Curry, D.L. 1999. The Water Cycle. Capstone Press.
DK Publishing. 2007. Water Everywhere. DK Publishing, Inc.
Edom, H. 2007. Science with Water. EDC Publishing.
Falwell, C. 2001. Turtle Splash!: Countdown at the Pond. HarperCollins Publishers.
Fourment, T. 2004. My Water Comes from the Mountains. Roberts Rinehart Publishers.
Greenfield, E. and J.S. Gilchrist. 1999. Water, Water. HarperCollins Publishers.
Hooper, M. The Drop in My Drink: The Story of Water on Our Planet. Viking Press.
Jango-Cohen, J. 2005. Why Does It Rain? Lerner Publishing Group.
Jarnow, J. and E. Hathon. 2000. Splish! Splash! Penguin Group, Inc. (USA).
Kerley, B. 2006. A Cool Drink of Water. National Geographic Society.
Olien, R. 1999. Splish Splash Science, Grades 1-3: Learning about Water with Easy Fun-Filled Activities. Scholastic, Inc.
Pluckrose, H. 2001. Water. Gareth Stevens Audio.
Seuling, B. 2000. Drip! Drop!: How Water Gets to Your Tap. Holiday House, Inc.
Swanson, D. 2005. Wonder in Water. Annick Press, Limited.
Tresselt, A.R. 1990. Rain Drop Splash. HarperCollins Publishers.
Waldman, N. 2003. Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story. Millbrook Press.
Wells, R.E. 2006. Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water? Albert Whitman & Company.
Weininger, B. and A. Moller. 2003. Precious Water. North-South Books.
Yolen, J. 1995. Water Music: Poems for Children. Boyds Mills Press.
Grades 3-5
Berger, M. 1995. Water, Water Everywhere. Ideals Publications.
Canizares, S. and P. Chanko. 1998. Water. June 1998.
Cobb, V. 1986. Trip of a Drip. Little, Brown & Company.
Ditchfield, C. 2001. Water. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Dorros, A. 2000. Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean. HarperCollins.
Flanagan, A.K. 2000. Water. Capstone Press.
Goodrich, R.S. 2004. Hydro's Adventure Through the Water Cycle. Geoquest Pubns.
Hughes, M. 2004.Water Cycle. Heinemann Library.
Jervis, P. 1997. How Science Works: Water. Barnes & Noble Books.
Kerley, B. 2006. A Cool Drink of Water. National Geographic Society.
Mckinney, B.S. 1998. A Drop around the World. Dawn Publications.
Moor, J.E. 1998. Water. Evan-Moor Educational Publishers.
Olien, R. 2006. Making Water Clean. Capstone Press.
Olien, R. 1999. Splish Splash Science, Grades 1-3: Learning about Water with Easy Fun-Filled Activities. Scholastic, Inc.
Olien, R. 2006. Water Cycle. Capstone Press.
Royston, A. 2006. The Life And Times of a Drop of Water: The Water Cycle. Raintree.
Wells, R.E. 2006. Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water? Albert Whitman & Company.
Wick, W. 1997. Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder. Scholastic, Inc.
Yolen, J. 1995. Water Music: Poems for Children. Boyds Mills Press.
Grades 6-8
Bailey, G. and S. Way. 2009. Water. Gareth Stevens Publishing.
Baker, L.W. 2004. Encyclopedia of Water Science. Thomson Gale.
Barss, K.J. 1992. Clean Water. Chelsea House Publishers.
Day, T. 2007. Water. DK Publishing, Inc.
Markert, J. 1992. Water. The Creative Company.
McKinney, B.S. and M.S. Maydak. 1998. A Drop Around the World. Dawn Publications.
Morgan, S. 2009. The Water Cycle. Rosen Publishing Group.
Royston, A. 2005. The Life and Times of a Drop of Water: The Water Cycle. Heinemann-Raintree.
Swanson, D. 2005. Wonder in Water. Annick Press, Limited.
Wells, R.E. 2006. Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water? Albert Whitman & Company.
Yolen, J. 1995. Water Music: Poems for Children. Boyds Mills Press.
Grades 9-12
Barss, K.J. 1992. Clean Water. Chelsea House Publishers.
Cossi, O. 1993. Water Wars. Silver Burdett Press.
Gardner, R. 2004. Experimenting with Water. Dover Publications.
Harman. 2005. The Water Cycle: Evaporation, Condensation & Erosion. Heinemann-Raintree.
Lucas, E. 1991. Water: A Resource in Crisis. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Newton, Lisa H., C.K. Dillingham and J.H. Choly. 2005. Watersheds 4: Ten Cases in Environmental Ethics.
Wadsworth Publishing.
Rice, W.B., and M. Sullivan. 2010. Inside the Water Cycle. Compass Point Books.
Royston, A. 2005. The Life and Times of a Drop of Water: The Water Cycle. Heinemann-Raintree.
Ryerson, M. 2003. Water Music. University of Michigan Press.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Invasive Species
Have you ever heard of zebra mussels? Or purple loosestrife? How about gypsy moths? There is thing that all of these species have in common – they are all invasive species. Invasive species are non-native species that overrun an environment where they have been transplanted. Throughout history people have intentionally and unintentionally moved species from their original environments to new ones. These non-native plant and animals are not always harmful, however, some of these new species cause problems when they outcompete the native species. Explore the world of invasive species with Project Learning Trees “Invasive Species”! February 26 to March 3 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Check out the NISAW website for things you can do to make a difference! http://www.nisaw.org/2012/ways_to_observe.pdf
Book List
Grades 3-5
Batten, M. 2003. Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade Other Ecosystems. Peachtree Publishers.
Guiberson, B. 1999. Exotic Species: Invaders in Paradise. Lerner Publishing Group.
Lesinski, J.M. 1996. Exotic Invaders: Killer Bees, Fire Ants, and Other Alien Species are Infesting America! Walker & Company.
Roth, C.E. 1973. Walking Catfish and Other Aliens. Addison-Wesley.
Souza, D.M. 2003. Plant Invaders. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Grades 6-8
Collard, S.B. 1996. Alien Invaders: The Continuing Threat of Exotic Species. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Grades 9-12
Leland, J. 2005. Aliens in the Backyard: Plant and Animal Imports into America. University of South Carolina Press.
Lockwood, J.L., M. Marchetti and M. Hoopes. 2006. Invasion Ecology. Blackwell Publishers.
Weber, E. 2003. Invasive Plant Species of the World: A Reference Guide to Environmental Weeds. Oxford University Press.
Have you ever heard of zebra mussels? Or purple loosestrife? How about gypsy moths? There is thing that all of these species have in common – they are all invasive species. Invasive species are non-native species that overrun an environment where they have been transplanted. Throughout history people have intentionally and unintentionally moved species from their original environments to new ones. These non-native plant and animals are not always harmful, however, some of these new species cause problems when they outcompete the native species. Explore the world of invasive species with Project Learning Trees “Invasive Species”! February 26 to March 3 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Check out the NISAW website for things you can do to make a difference! http://www.nisaw.org/2012/ways_to_observe.pdf
Book List
Grades 3-5
Batten, M. 2003. Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade Other Ecosystems. Peachtree Publishers.
Guiberson, B. 1999. Exotic Species: Invaders in Paradise. Lerner Publishing Group.
Lesinski, J.M. 1996. Exotic Invaders: Killer Bees, Fire Ants, and Other Alien Species are Infesting America! Walker & Company.
Roth, C.E. 1973. Walking Catfish and Other Aliens. Addison-Wesley.
Souza, D.M. 2003. Plant Invaders. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Grades 6-8
Collard, S.B. 1996. Alien Invaders: The Continuing Threat of Exotic Species. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Grades 9-12
Leland, J. 2005. Aliens in the Backyard: Plant and Animal Imports into America. University of South Carolina Press.
Lockwood, J.L., M. Marchetti and M. Hoopes. 2006. Invasion Ecology. Blackwell Publishers.
Weber, E. 2003. Invasive Plant Species of the World: A Reference Guide to Environmental Weeds. Oxford University Press.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Bird Song Survey
It is time once again for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! Every year thousands of Americans, young and old, participate as citizen scientists to do their part to gather important information for bird conservation. Use Project WILD’s “Bird Song Survey” to explore the importance of inventorying wildlife populations!
Great Backyard Bird Count
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/
Young Child Extension
Young children can help count birds too! Take kids on a walk around the school yard or observe birds through the windows of the classroom. Keep a chart to track the number of birds sighted. Put a bird feeder up outside the classroom window to attract birds for children to watch. Or help the children make pinecone bird feeders to hang up themselves. Use Growing Up WILD’s “Bird Beak Buffet” to learn more about our feathered friends!
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Arnosky, J. 1997. Bird Watcher. Random House Children's Books.
Arnosky, J. 1993. Crinkleroot's 25 Birds Every Child Should Know. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Arnosky, J. 1992. Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Bailey, D. 1992. Birds: How to Watch and Understand the Fascinating World of Birds. DK Publishing, Inc.
Boring, M. and L. Garrow. 1998. Bird, Nests, and Eggs. National Book Network.
Collard, S.B. 2002. Beaks! Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
Garelick, M. 1995. What Makes a Bird a Bird? Mondo Publishing.
Herkert, B. 2001. Birds in Your Backyard. Dawn Publications.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Latimer, J. et al. 1999. Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides for Young Naturalists). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Oppenheim, J.F. and B. Reid. 1987. Have You Seen Birds?. Scholastic, Inc.
Rabe, T. and A. Ruiz. 1998. Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library). Random House Children's Books.
Rockwell, A.F. 1992. Our Yard Is Full of Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Sill, C.P. 1997. About Birds: A Guide for Children. Peachtree Publishers.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Weidensaul, S. and T. Taylor. 1998. Birds (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series). Scholastic, Inc.
Yolen, J. 1999. Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry. Putnam Juvenile.
Zim, H.S. 1989. Birds. St. Martin's Press.
Grades 3-5
Arnold, C. 2003. Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines. Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
Arnosky, J. 1997. Bird Watcher. Random House Children's Books.
Arnosky, J. 1993. Crinkleroot's 25 Birds Every Child Should Know. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Arnosky, J. 1992. Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Bailey, D. 1992. Birds: How to Watch and Understand the Fascinating World of Birds. DK Publishing, Inc.
Bateman, R. 2005. Bateman's Guide to Backyard Birds. Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated.
Boring, M. 1998. Bird, Nests, and Eggs. T&N Children's Publishing.
Burnie, D. 2005. Birdwatcher. DK Publishing, Inc.
Cortright, S. 1995. Birding Basics. Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated.
Davies, J. 2004. The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Dawe, N. 1988. Bird Book and the Bird Feeder. Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Fitcher, G.S. 1982. Birds of North America. Random House, Incorporated.
Herkert, B. 2001. Birds in Your Backyard. Dawn Publications.
Hume, R. 1993. Birdwatching. Random House, Incorporated.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Kirkland, J. 2002. Take a Backyard Bird Walk. Stillwater Publishing.
Kress, S.W. 2001. Bird Life. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press.
Latimer, J. et al. 1999. Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides for Young Naturalists). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Lerner, C. 1994. Backyard Birds of Winter. HarperCollins Publishers.
Lindsey, T. 1999. Birding. Time-Life Custom Publishing.
Loates, G. and B. Kalman. 1988. Birds at My Feeder. Crabtree Publishing Company.
Maslowski, S. 2001. Birds in Winter. Smart Apple Media.
Peterson, R.T. 1999. Backyard Birds. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Pine, J. 1993. Backyard Birds. HarperCollins Children's Books.
Rabe, T. and A. Ruiz. 1998. Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library). Random House Children's Books.
Rockwell, A.F. 1992. Our Yard Is Full of Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Sill, C.P. 1997. About Birds: A Guide for Children. Peachtree Publishers.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Weidensaul, S. and T. Taylor. 1998. Birds (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series). Scholastic, Inc.
Yolen, J. 1999. Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry. Putnam Juvenile.
Zim, H.S. 1989. Birds. St. Martin's Press.
Grades 6-8
Burgess, T.W. 2003. Burgess Bird Book for Children. Dover Publications.
Burnie, D. 2004. Bird. DK Publishing, Inc.
Ganeri, A. 1993. Birds. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Latimer, J. et al. 1999. Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides for Young Naturalists). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Lee, F. 2005. Backyard Birding for Kids: A Field Guide and Activities. Gibbs Smith.
Robbins, C.S. 2001. Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press.
Spaulding, D.T. 1997. Watching Our Feathered Friends. Lerner Publishing Group.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Ward, A. 2004. Pocket Factfiles: Birds. Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated.
Weidensaul, S. and T. Taylor. 1998. Birds (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series). Scholastic, Inc.
Grades 9-12
Dobson, C. 1981. Feeding Wild Birds in Winter. Firefly Books.
Gardner, D. and N. Overcott. 2003. Birds at Your Feeder: A Guide to Winter Birds of the Great Plains. University of Iowa Press.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Johnson, J. 2003. 1000 Facts on Birds. Barnes & Noble Books.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Peterson, R. T. and L. A. Peterson. 2010. Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Roth, S. 2000. Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. Rodale Press, Incorporated.
Sibley, D. A. 2000. National Aububon Society: The Sibley Guide to Birds. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
Stokes, D. and L. Stokes. 2010. The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Little, Brown & Company.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
It is time once again for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! Every year thousands of Americans, young and old, participate as citizen scientists to do their part to gather important information for bird conservation. Use Project WILD’s “Bird Song Survey” to explore the importance of inventorying wildlife populations!
Great Backyard Bird Count
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/
Young Child Extension
Young children can help count birds too! Take kids on a walk around the school yard or observe birds through the windows of the classroom. Keep a chart to track the number of birds sighted. Put a bird feeder up outside the classroom window to attract birds for children to watch. Or help the children make pinecone bird feeders to hang up themselves. Use Growing Up WILD’s “Bird Beak Buffet” to learn more about our feathered friends!
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Arnosky, J. 1997. Bird Watcher. Random House Children's Books.
Arnosky, J. 1993. Crinkleroot's 25 Birds Every Child Should Know. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Arnosky, J. 1992. Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Bailey, D. 1992. Birds: How to Watch and Understand the Fascinating World of Birds. DK Publishing, Inc.
Boring, M. and L. Garrow. 1998. Bird, Nests, and Eggs. National Book Network.
Collard, S.B. 2002. Beaks! Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
Garelick, M. 1995. What Makes a Bird a Bird? Mondo Publishing.
Herkert, B. 2001. Birds in Your Backyard. Dawn Publications.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Latimer, J. et al. 1999. Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides for Young Naturalists). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Oppenheim, J.F. and B. Reid. 1987. Have You Seen Birds?. Scholastic, Inc.
Rabe, T. and A. Ruiz. 1998. Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library). Random House Children's Books.
Rockwell, A.F. 1992. Our Yard Is Full of Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Sill, C.P. 1997. About Birds: A Guide for Children. Peachtree Publishers.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Weidensaul, S. and T. Taylor. 1998. Birds (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series). Scholastic, Inc.
Yolen, J. 1999. Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry. Putnam Juvenile.
Zim, H.S. 1989. Birds. St. Martin's Press.
Grades 3-5
Arnold, C. 2003. Birds: Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines. Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
Arnosky, J. 1997. Bird Watcher. Random House Children's Books.
Arnosky, J. 1993. Crinkleroot's 25 Birds Every Child Should Know. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Arnosky, J. 1992. Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Bailey, D. 1992. Birds: How to Watch and Understand the Fascinating World of Birds. DK Publishing, Inc.
Bateman, R. 2005. Bateman's Guide to Backyard Birds. Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated.
Boring, M. 1998. Bird, Nests, and Eggs. T&N Children's Publishing.
Burnie, D. 2005. Birdwatcher. DK Publishing, Inc.
Cortright, S. 1995. Birding Basics. Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated.
Davies, J. 2004. The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Dawe, N. 1988. Bird Book and the Bird Feeder. Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Fitcher, G.S. 1982. Birds of North America. Random House, Incorporated.
Herkert, B. 2001. Birds in Your Backyard. Dawn Publications.
Hume, R. 1993. Birdwatching. Random House, Incorporated.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Kirkland, J. 2002. Take a Backyard Bird Walk. Stillwater Publishing.
Kress, S.W. 2001. Bird Life. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press.
Latimer, J. et al. 1999. Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides for Young Naturalists). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Lerner, C. 1994. Backyard Birds of Winter. HarperCollins Publishers.
Lindsey, T. 1999. Birding. Time-Life Custom Publishing.
Loates, G. and B. Kalman. 1988. Birds at My Feeder. Crabtree Publishing Company.
Maslowski, S. 2001. Birds in Winter. Smart Apple Media.
Peterson, R.T. 1999. Backyard Birds. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Pine, J. 1993. Backyard Birds. HarperCollins Children's Books.
Rabe, T. and A. Ruiz. 1998. Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library). Random House Children's Books.
Rockwell, A.F. 1992. Our Yard Is Full of Birds. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
Sill, C.P. 1997. About Birds: A Guide for Children. Peachtree Publishers.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Weidensaul, S. and T. Taylor. 1998. Birds (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series). Scholastic, Inc.
Yolen, J. 1999. Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry. Putnam Juvenile.
Zim, H.S. 1989. Birds. St. Martin's Press.
Grades 6-8
Burgess, T.W. 2003. Burgess Bird Book for Children. Dover Publications.
Burnie, D. 2004. Bird. DK Publishing, Inc.
Ganeri, A. 1993. Birds. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Latimer, J. et al. 1999. Backyard Birds (Peterson Field Guides for Young Naturalists). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Lee, F. 2005. Backyard Birding for Kids: A Field Guide and Activities. Gibbs Smith.
Robbins, C.S. 2001. Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press.
Spaulding, D.T. 1997. Watching Our Feathered Friends. Lerner Publishing Group.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Ward, A. 2004. Pocket Factfiles: Birds. Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated.
Weidensaul, S. and T. Taylor. 1998. Birds (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series). Scholastic, Inc.
Grades 9-12
Dobson, C. 1981. Feeding Wild Birds in Winter. Firefly Books.
Gardner, D. and N. Overcott. 2003. Birds at Your Feeder: A Guide to Winter Birds of the Great Plains. University of Iowa Press.
Johnson, A. 2005. Iowa Birds. Lone Pine Publishing.
Johnson, J. 2003. 1000 Facts on Birds. Barnes & Noble Books.
Kavanagh, J. 2001. Iowa Birds. Waterford Press Ltd.
Peterson, R. T. and L. A. Peterson. 2010. Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Roth, S. 2000. Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. Rodale Press, Incorporated.
Sibley, D. A. 2000. National Aububon Society: The Sibley Guide to Birds. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
Stokes, D. and L. Stokes. 2010. The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Little, Brown & Company.
Tekiela, S. 2001. Birds of Iowa: Field Guide. Adventure Publications.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wildlife in National Symbols
January is the perfect time to observe bald eagles in Iowa! A great number of bald eagles overwinter in Iowa and can be observed along rivers and streams. Years ago it was unusual to see bald eagles in Iowa at all but today we enjoy their presence year-round as many have made Iowa their permanent home and breed within our borders. On August 8, 2007, the bald eagle was officially removed from the federal threatened and endangered species list under the Endangered Species Act. The bald eagle has a rocky history in the United States and has made a tremendous recovery in recent years.
A wonderful social studies tie in with viewing these majestic birds is the Project WILD activity “Wildlife in National Symbols.” This activity takes a look at the diversity of countries and cultures that include wildlife in their symbols. An interesting extension to this activity is to look at the symbols of other states, and Iowa schools. Are the symbols animals? Are these animals native to the respective state or school? Research more about the history of these symbols.
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Dell, P. 2004. The Bald Eagle. Capstone Press.
Douglas, L.G. 2003. The Bald Eagle. Children's Press.
Gibbons, G. 1998. Soaring with the Wind: The Bald Eagle. HarperCollins.
Gieck, C. 1991. Eagles for Kids. Northword Pr.
Keenan, S. 2004. O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, And Important Words. Scholastic, Inc.
Kule, E.A. 2003. Iowa Facts and Symbols. Capstone Press.
Sis, P. 2004. The Train of States. HarperCollins Publishers.
Sorensen, L. 1994. The American Eagle. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Yanuck, D.L. 2003. The Bald Eagle. Capstone Press.
Grades 3-5
Amato, C.A. 1996. Bald Eagle: Free Again! Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated.
Bair, D. 1999. Eagle Watching. Capstone Press.
Colman. C. H. 2006. Bald Eagle's View of American History. Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
Evert, L. 2001. Eagles. T&N Children's Publishing.
Hodge, D. 2000. Eagles. Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Johnson, L.C. 1992. Our National Symbols. Lerner Publishing Group.
Johnson, S.A. 1995. Raptor Rescue!: An Eagle Flies Free. Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated.
Laubach, C.M. 2002. Raptor!: A Kid's Guide to Birds of Prey. Storey Books.
Morrison, G. 1998. Bald Eagle. Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books.
Patent, D.H. 1995. Eagles of America. Holiday House, Inc.
Patent, D.H. 1984. Where the Bald Eagles Gather. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Potts, S. 2006. The Bald Eagle. Capstone Press.
Price, A. 2002. Raptors: The Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls of North America. Rinehart P.
Priebe, M. 2000. Bald Eagle: Endangered No More. Mindfull Publishing.
Quiri, P.R. 1998. Bald Eagle. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Raven, T.M. 2005. Challenger: America's Favorite Eagle. Sleeping Bear Press.
Ryden, H. 1985. America's Bald Eagle. Penguin Young Readers Group.
Stone, L.M. 2004. Bald Eagle. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Thames, S. 2006. Our American Symbols. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Wechsler, D. 2003. Bald Eagles. Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated.
Wilson, J. 1998. American Eagle: The Symbol of America. Child's World, Incorporated.
Grades 6-8
Defries, C.L. 2003. Bald Eagle. Enslow Publishers, Incorporated.
Dudley, K. 1999. Bald Eagles. Steck-Vaughn.
Marcovitz, H. 2002. Bald Eagle. Mason Crest Publishers.
Munoz, W. 2000. The Bald Eagle Returns. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Parry-Jones, E. 2000. Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey. DK Publishing, Inc.
Patent, D.H. 2000. The Bald Eagle Returns. Clarion Books.
Grades 9-12
Breining, G. 1994. Return of the Eagle: How America Saved Its National Symbol. Falcon.
Links
Polk County Conservation Board: Eagle Recovery in Iowa
http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/education/nature-podcasts/bald-eagle-recovery-in-iowa/
American Bald Eagle fact sheet
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle-facts.html
National Geographic Kids: Creature Features - Bald Eagle
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/baldeagle/
Decorah Bald Eagles Web Cam
http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles
Iowa State Symbols
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Pubinfo/StateSymbols/
Eagle Viewing
Koekuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
http://www.keokukiowatourism.org/eagledays.htm
Middle Mississippi River Valley Area Bald Eagle Events & Programs Winter 2012
http://www.greatriverroad.com/eagles/eagleevents.htm
Dubuque Audubon Society Bald Eagle Watch
http://www.audubondubuque.org/baldeagle.html
January is the perfect time to observe bald eagles in Iowa! A great number of bald eagles overwinter in Iowa and can be observed along rivers and streams. Years ago it was unusual to see bald eagles in Iowa at all but today we enjoy their presence year-round as many have made Iowa their permanent home and breed within our borders. On August 8, 2007, the bald eagle was officially removed from the federal threatened and endangered species list under the Endangered Species Act. The bald eagle has a rocky history in the United States and has made a tremendous recovery in recent years.
A wonderful social studies tie in with viewing these majestic birds is the Project WILD activity “Wildlife in National Symbols.” This activity takes a look at the diversity of countries and cultures that include wildlife in their symbols. An interesting extension to this activity is to look at the symbols of other states, and Iowa schools. Are the symbols animals? Are these animals native to the respective state or school? Research more about the history of these symbols.
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Dell, P. 2004. The Bald Eagle. Capstone Press.
Douglas, L.G. 2003. The Bald Eagle. Children's Press.
Gibbons, G. 1998. Soaring with the Wind: The Bald Eagle. HarperCollins.
Gieck, C. 1991. Eagles for Kids. Northword Pr.
Keenan, S. 2004. O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, And Important Words. Scholastic, Inc.
Kule, E.A. 2003. Iowa Facts and Symbols. Capstone Press.
Sis, P. 2004. The Train of States. HarperCollins Publishers.
Sorensen, L. 1994. The American Eagle. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Yanuck, D.L. 2003. The Bald Eagle. Capstone Press.
Grades 3-5
Amato, C.A. 1996. Bald Eagle: Free Again! Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated.
Bair, D. 1999. Eagle Watching. Capstone Press.
Colman. C. H. 2006. Bald Eagle's View of American History. Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.
Evert, L. 2001. Eagles. T&N Children's Publishing.
Hodge, D. 2000. Eagles. Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Johnson, L.C. 1992. Our National Symbols. Lerner Publishing Group.
Johnson, S.A. 1995. Raptor Rescue!: An Eagle Flies Free. Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated.
Laubach, C.M. 2002. Raptor!: A Kid's Guide to Birds of Prey. Storey Books.
Morrison, G. 1998. Bald Eagle. Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books.
Patent, D.H. 1995. Eagles of America. Holiday House, Inc.
Patent, D.H. 1984. Where the Bald Eagles Gather. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Potts, S. 2006. The Bald Eagle. Capstone Press.
Price, A. 2002. Raptors: The Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls of North America. Rinehart P.
Priebe, M. 2000. Bald Eagle: Endangered No More. Mindfull Publishing.
Quiri, P.R. 1998. Bald Eagle. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Raven, T.M. 2005. Challenger: America's Favorite Eagle. Sleeping Bear Press.
Ryden, H. 1985. America's Bald Eagle. Penguin Young Readers Group.
Stone, L.M. 2004. Bald Eagle. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Thames, S. 2006. Our American Symbols. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Wechsler, D. 2003. Bald Eagles. Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated.
Wilson, J. 1998. American Eagle: The Symbol of America. Child's World, Incorporated.
Grades 6-8
Defries, C.L. 2003. Bald Eagle. Enslow Publishers, Incorporated.
Dudley, K. 1999. Bald Eagles. Steck-Vaughn.
Marcovitz, H. 2002. Bald Eagle. Mason Crest Publishers.
Munoz, W. 2000. The Bald Eagle Returns. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Parry-Jones, E. 2000. Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey. DK Publishing, Inc.
Patent, D.H. 2000. The Bald Eagle Returns. Clarion Books.
Grades 9-12
Breining, G. 1994. Return of the Eagle: How America Saved Its National Symbol. Falcon.
Links
Polk County Conservation Board: Eagle Recovery in Iowa
http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/education/nature-podcasts/bald-eagle-recovery-in-iowa/
American Bald Eagle fact sheet
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle-facts.html
National Geographic Kids: Creature Features - Bald Eagle
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/baldeagle/
Decorah Bald Eagles Web Cam
http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles
Iowa State Symbols
http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Pubinfo/StateSymbols/
Eagle Viewing
Koekuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
http://www.keokukiowatourism.org/eagledays.htm
Middle Mississippi River Valley Area Bald Eagle Events & Programs Winter 2012
http://www.greatriverroad.com/eagles/eagleevents.htm
Dubuque Audubon Society Bald Eagle Watch
http://www.audubondubuque.org/baldeagle.html
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Hunter
Ask a group of adults their opinions on hunting and you may receive responses across the spectrum. The same is true with students. Project WILD’s activity “The Hunter” allows students to take a closer look at their personal feelings regarding hunting, while respecting other points of view.
Explore more about the hunting debate. As a class choose natural resource organizations and find their stand on hunting. Check out a list of conservation organizations in Iowa http://www.cgrer.uiowa.edu/iowa_environment/environmental_groups/Environmental_groups.html
Assign students to serve as members of these organizations and hold a debate.
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Wildlife Managment Book List
Grades 3-5
Chandler, G. 1997. Guardians of Wildlife. Lerner Publishing Group.
Patent, D.H. 1986. Buffalo: The American Bison Today. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Grades 6-8
Camp, W.G. 2000. Managing Our Natural Resources. Thomson Delmar Learning.
Grades 9-12
Bailey, J.A. 1984. Principles of Wildlife Management. Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated.
Deal, K.H. 1997. Wildlife and Natural Resource Management. Thomson Delmar Learning.
Dinsmore, J.J. 1994. A Country So Full of Game: The Story of Wildlife in Iowa. University of Iowa Press.
Feldhamer, G.A. 2004. Wild Mammals of North America: Biology, Management, and Conservation. Johns Hopkins University Press.
Ask a group of adults their opinions on hunting and you may receive responses across the spectrum. The same is true with students. Project WILD’s activity “The Hunter” allows students to take a closer look at their personal feelings regarding hunting, while respecting other points of view.
Explore more about the hunting debate. As a class choose natural resource organizations and find their stand on hunting. Check out a list of conservation organizations in Iowa http://www.cgrer.uiowa.edu/iowa_environment/environmental_groups/Environmental_groups.html
Assign students to serve as members of these organizations and hold a debate.
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Wildlife Managment Book List
Grades 3-5
Chandler, G. 1997. Guardians of Wildlife. Lerner Publishing Group.
Patent, D.H. 1986. Buffalo: The American Bison Today. Houghton Mifflin Company.
Grades 6-8
Camp, W.G. 2000. Managing Our Natural Resources. Thomson Delmar Learning.
Grades 9-12
Bailey, J.A. 1984. Principles of Wildlife Management. Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated.
Deal, K.H. 1997. Wildlife and Natural Resource Management. Thomson Delmar Learning.
Dinsmore, J.J. 1994. A Country So Full of Game: The Story of Wildlife in Iowa. University of Iowa Press.
Feldhamer, G.A. 2004. Wild Mammals of North America: Biology, Management, and Conservation. Johns Hopkins University Press.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
“People of the Forest”
For many people around the world the forest is home. They live under the green canopy of the trees and rely upon the bounty it provides to clothe, shelter and feed them. Whether you live in the forest, near the forest, or many miles away, we all rely upon the forest for the raw materials we use every day in our lives. How do you depend upon the forest? What items do you use that come from the forest? What other value does the forest provide other than goods? To explore these and other questions use Project Learning Tree’s “People of the Forest”. Learn about forests, the people that call it home, and the products that come from it!
Young Child Extension
Explore forests! Bring in pictures of indigenous people that live in forests, such as the Mbuti of Africa, or the Pesch of Latin America. Discuss how these people may live differently than we do but that we all rely upon the forest for many things. Have examples of products from forest to explore at center time. Read stories about people and forests. Who else uses the forest? Do animals need forests too?
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Crandell, R. 2009. Hands of the Rain Forest: The Embera People of Panama. Henry Holt and Co.
Dundy, M.R., and K. Richardson. 2010. Forests For All. MDCT Publishing.
DK Publishing. 2004. Forest. DK Publishing, Inc.
Fonte, I. 2007. Animals of the Forest. Barnes & Noble Books.
Fowler, A. 1999. Our Living Forests. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Gibbons, G. 1997. Nature's Green Umbrella : Tropical Rain Forests. New York: Harper Trophy.
Jeunesse, G. 2003. In The Forest. Scholastic, Inc.
Lindeen, C.K. 2003. Life in a Forest. Capstone Press.
McGehee, C. 2006. A Woodland Counting Book. University of Iowa Press.
Pyers, G. 2004. Forest Explorer. Raintree Publishers.
Rutten, J. 1998. Forests. Child's World, Incorporated.
Stone, L.M. 2004. Forests. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Grades 3-5
Dundy, M.R., and K. Richardson. 2010. Forests For All. MDCT Publishing.
DK Publishing. 2004. Forest. DK Publishing, Inc.
Fonte, I. 2007. Animals of the Forest. Barnes & Noble Books.
Fowler, A. 1999. Our Living Forests. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Ganeri, A. 2003. Forests. World Almanac Books.
Gibbons, G. 1997. Nature's Green Umbrella : Tropical Rain Forests. New York: Harper Trophy.
Jeunesse, G. 2003. In The Forest. Scholastic, Inc.
Lindeen, C.K. 2003. Life in a Forest. Capstone Press.
Marvis, B. 1995. Plants of the Forest. Chelsea House Publishers.
McGehee, C. 2006. A Woodland Counting Book. University of Iowa Press.
Owens, C. 1998. Deforestation. Child's World, Incorporated.
Paul, T. 1997. In Woods and Forests. Crabtree Publishing Company.
Pyers, G. 2004. Forest Explorer. Raintree Publishers.
Rutten, J. 1998. Forests. Child's World, Incorporated.
Stone, L.M. 2004. Forests. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Woods, M. 1999. People of the Rain Forest. ABDO Publishing Company.
Grades 6-8
DK Publishing. 2004. Forest. DK Publishing, Inc.
Lucas, E. 1994. The Ojibwas: People of the Northern Forests. Lerner Publishing Group.
Martin, P.A. 2000. Woods and Forests. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Parker, J. 2002. Disappearing Forests. Weigl Publishers.
Woods, M. 1999. People of the Rain Forest. ABDO Publishing Company.
Grades 9-12
Heinrich, B. 1998. The Trees in My Forest. HarperCollins Publishers.
Lucas, E. 1994. The Ojibwas: People of the Northern Forests. Lerner Publishing Group.
Rae, A. 2010. Trees and Timber Products. Black Rabbit Books.
Siy, A. 1993. The Waorani: People of the Ecuadoran Rain Forest. Silver Burdett Press.
Links
An Introduction to North America’s Native People: Northeast Woodlands Culture Area
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~crsmith/noamer_newoodlands.html
People of the Forest
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/elephant/PDFs/pygmybg.pdf
People of the Rainforest
http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/people.html
Baka People
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baka_people_(Cameroon_and_Gabon)
Pygmy Peoples
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_peoples
People of the Amazon Rainforest: The Yanomami
http://library.thinkquest.org/27507/people.htm
Forest Products
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_product
Non-timber Forest Products
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-timber_forest_products
Forest Habitat
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~crsmith/noamer_newoodlands.html
For many people around the world the forest is home. They live under the green canopy of the trees and rely upon the bounty it provides to clothe, shelter and feed them. Whether you live in the forest, near the forest, or many miles away, we all rely upon the forest for the raw materials we use every day in our lives. How do you depend upon the forest? What items do you use that come from the forest? What other value does the forest provide other than goods? To explore these and other questions use Project Learning Tree’s “People of the Forest”. Learn about forests, the people that call it home, and the products that come from it!
Young Child Extension
Explore forests! Bring in pictures of indigenous people that live in forests, such as the Mbuti of Africa, or the Pesch of Latin America. Discuss how these people may live differently than we do but that we all rely upon the forest for many things. Have examples of products from forest to explore at center time. Read stories about people and forests. Who else uses the forest? Do animals need forests too?
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Crandell, R. 2009. Hands of the Rain Forest: The Embera People of Panama. Henry Holt and Co.
Dundy, M.R., and K. Richardson. 2010. Forests For All. MDCT Publishing.
DK Publishing. 2004. Forest. DK Publishing, Inc.
Fonte, I. 2007. Animals of the Forest. Barnes & Noble Books.
Fowler, A. 1999. Our Living Forests. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Gibbons, G. 1997. Nature's Green Umbrella : Tropical Rain Forests. New York: Harper Trophy.
Jeunesse, G. 2003. In The Forest. Scholastic, Inc.
Lindeen, C.K. 2003. Life in a Forest. Capstone Press.
McGehee, C. 2006. A Woodland Counting Book. University of Iowa Press.
Pyers, G. 2004. Forest Explorer. Raintree Publishers.
Rutten, J. 1998. Forests. Child's World, Incorporated.
Stone, L.M. 2004. Forests. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Grades 3-5
Dundy, M.R., and K. Richardson. 2010. Forests For All. MDCT Publishing.
DK Publishing. 2004. Forest. DK Publishing, Inc.
Fonte, I. 2007. Animals of the Forest. Barnes & Noble Books.
Fowler, A. 1999. Our Living Forests. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Ganeri, A. 2003. Forests. World Almanac Books.
Gibbons, G. 1997. Nature's Green Umbrella : Tropical Rain Forests. New York: Harper Trophy.
Jeunesse, G. 2003. In The Forest. Scholastic, Inc.
Lindeen, C.K. 2003. Life in a Forest. Capstone Press.
Marvis, B. 1995. Plants of the Forest. Chelsea House Publishers.
McGehee, C. 2006. A Woodland Counting Book. University of Iowa Press.
Owens, C. 1998. Deforestation. Child's World, Incorporated.
Paul, T. 1997. In Woods and Forests. Crabtree Publishing Company.
Pyers, G. 2004. Forest Explorer. Raintree Publishers.
Rutten, J. 1998. Forests. Child's World, Incorporated.
Stone, L.M. 2004. Forests. Rourke Publishing, LLC.
Woods, M. 1999. People of the Rain Forest. ABDO Publishing Company.
Grades 6-8
DK Publishing. 2004. Forest. DK Publishing, Inc.
Lucas, E. 1994. The Ojibwas: People of the Northern Forests. Lerner Publishing Group.
Martin, P.A. 2000. Woods and Forests. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Parker, J. 2002. Disappearing Forests. Weigl Publishers.
Woods, M. 1999. People of the Rain Forest. ABDO Publishing Company.
Grades 9-12
Heinrich, B. 1998. The Trees in My Forest. HarperCollins Publishers.
Lucas, E. 1994. The Ojibwas: People of the Northern Forests. Lerner Publishing Group.
Rae, A. 2010. Trees and Timber Products. Black Rabbit Books.
Siy, A. 1993. The Waorani: People of the Ecuadoran Rain Forest. Silver Burdett Press.
Links
An Introduction to North America’s Native People: Northeast Woodlands Culture Area
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~crsmith/noamer_newoodlands.html
People of the Forest
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/elephant/PDFs/pygmybg.pdf
People of the Rainforest
http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/people.html
Baka People
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baka_people_(Cameroon_and_Gabon)
Pygmy Peoples
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_peoples
People of the Amazon Rainforest: The Yanomami
http://library.thinkquest.org/27507/people.htm
Forest Products
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_product
Non-timber Forest Products
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-timber_forest_products
Forest Habitat
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~crsmith/noamer_newoodlands.html
Monday, October 03, 2011
“Can It Be Real?”
A beetle that drinks fog? A flower that smells like rotten meat? A fish that “shoots down” its prey? Can these plants and animals possibly be real? The answer is yes! Many plants and animals have adaptations that might seem peculiar or even downright weird to us but which are essential to the plant or animal’s survival. An adaptation is a feature that has developed in a species over time and one which is important for the organism’s survival and reproduction. Use Project Learning Tree’s “Can It Be Real?” to discover extraordinary plants and animals with amazing adaptations!
Young Child Extension
Talk about the difference between real and imaginary animals. Use examples that young children might know about, for example, unicorns vs. horses, dragons vs. lizards. Use pictures, stories or songs to showcase the different animals. Talk about how some real animals have characteristics that might make them seem more like imaginary creatures but that are real. Show them the beetle that drinks fog, the fish that shoots water at its prey. Use pictures to show the children. Take children on a nature walk to look for animals and plants that might have “weird” characteristics.
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2007. Fake Out! Animals That Play Tricks. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2009. Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Gross Out! Animals That Do Disgusting Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Heller, R. 1999. Plants That Never Ever Bloom. Penguin Group (USA).
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Grades 3-5
Anderson, M. J. 1996. Bizarre Insects. Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Carmichael, N., J. Marsh, and R. Nicholson. 2000. Nature’s Wild!. T&N Children’s Publishing.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2007. Fake Out! Animals That Play Tricks. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2009. Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Gross Out! Animals That Do Disgusting Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Fontanel, B. 2001. Bizarre Beasts. Hodder Wayland Childrens.
Ganeri, A. 1996. Bizarre Beasts And Other Oddities of Nature. Harry N Abrams.
Heller, R. 1999. Plants That Never Ever Bloom. Penguin Group (USA).
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Polydoros, L. 2010. Strange but True Animals. Capstone Press.
Souza, D. M. 2004. Wacky Trees. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Wechsler, D. 2003. Bizarre Birds. Boyds Mills Press.
Wechsler, D. 2004. Bizarre Bugs. Boyds Mills Press.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Grades 6-8
Anderson, M. J. 1996. Bizarre Insects. Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Carmichael, N., J. Marsh, and R. Nicholson. 2000. Nature’s Wild!. T&N Children’s Publishing.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2007. Fake Out! Animals That Play Tricks. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2009. Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Gross Out! Animals That Do Disgusting Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Fontanel, B. 2001. Bizarre Beasts. Hodder Wayland Childrens.
Ganeri, A. 1996. Bizarre Beasts And Other Oddities of Nature. Harry N Abrams.
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Polydoros, L. 2010. Strange but True Animals. Capstone Press.
Souza, D. M. 2004. Wacky Trees. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Wechsler, D. 2003. Bizarre Birds. Boyds Mills Press.
Wechsler, D. 2004. Bizarre Bugs. Boyds Mills Press.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Grades 9-12
Anderson, M. J. 1996. Bizarre Insects. Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Fontanel, B. 2001. Bizarre Beasts. Hodder Wayland Childrens.
Ganeri, A. 1996. Bizarre Beasts And Other Oddities of Nature. Harry N Abrams.
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Links
25 World’s Weirdest Animals
http://divaboo.info/
10 Most Bizarre Animals Recently Discovered
http://urbantitan.com/10-most-bizarre-animals-recently-discovered/
Bizarre Animals From Around the World (Photos)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/10/bizarre-animal-photos_n_796638.html#s207679
The Top 15 Most Bizarre Sea Animals
http://blog.rocketboom.com/post/102948092/the-top-15-most-bizarre-sea-animals
ABC News: Bizarre Plants
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/popup?id=4775232
World’s Most Weird and Bizarre Plants
http://ourfunnyplanet.com/world-most-weird-and-bizarre-plants/
A beetle that drinks fog? A flower that smells like rotten meat? A fish that “shoots down” its prey? Can these plants and animals possibly be real? The answer is yes! Many plants and animals have adaptations that might seem peculiar or even downright weird to us but which are essential to the plant or animal’s survival. An adaptation is a feature that has developed in a species over time and one which is important for the organism’s survival and reproduction. Use Project Learning Tree’s “Can It Be Real?” to discover extraordinary plants and animals with amazing adaptations!
Young Child Extension
Talk about the difference between real and imaginary animals. Use examples that young children might know about, for example, unicorns vs. horses, dragons vs. lizards. Use pictures, stories or songs to showcase the different animals. Talk about how some real animals have characteristics that might make them seem more like imaginary creatures but that are real. Show them the beetle that drinks fog, the fish that shoots water at its prey. Use pictures to show the children. Take children on a nature walk to look for animals and plants that might have “weird” characteristics.
Book List
Grades PreK-2
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2007. Fake Out! Animals That Play Tricks. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2009. Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Gross Out! Animals That Do Disgusting Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Heller, R. 1999. Plants That Never Ever Bloom. Penguin Group (USA).
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Grades 3-5
Anderson, M. J. 1996. Bizarre Insects. Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Carmichael, N., J. Marsh, and R. Nicholson. 2000. Nature’s Wild!. T&N Children’s Publishing.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2007. Fake Out! Animals That Play Tricks. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2009. Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Gross Out! Animals That Do Disgusting Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Fontanel, B. 2001. Bizarre Beasts. Hodder Wayland Childrens.
Ganeri, A. 1996. Bizarre Beasts And Other Oddities of Nature. Harry N Abrams.
Heller, R. 1999. Plants That Never Ever Bloom. Penguin Group (USA).
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Polydoros, L. 2010. Strange but True Animals. Capstone Press.
Souza, D. M. 2004. Wacky Trees. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Wechsler, D. 2003. Bizarre Birds. Boyds Mills Press.
Wechsler, D. 2004. Bizarre Bugs. Boyds Mills Press.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Grades 6-8
Anderson, M. J. 1996. Bizarre Insects. Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Carmichael, N., J. Marsh, and R. Nicholson. 2000. Nature’s Wild!. T&N Children’s Publishing.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2007. Fake Out! Animals That Play Tricks. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2009. Far Out! Animals That Do Amazing Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Clarke, G. L., and P. Mueller. 2006. Gross Out! Animals That Do Disgusting Things. Grosset & Dunlap.
Fontanel, B. 2001. Bizarre Beasts. Hodder Wayland Childrens.
Ganeri, A. 1996. Bizarre Beasts And Other Oddities of Nature. Harry N Abrams.
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Polydoros, L. 2010. Strange but True Animals. Capstone Press.
Souza, D. M. 2004. Wacky Trees. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Wechsler, D. 2003. Bizarre Birds. Boyds Mills Press.
Wechsler, D. 2004. Bizarre Bugs. Boyds Mills Press.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Grades 9-12
Anderson, M. J. 1996. Bizarre Insects. Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Fontanel, B. 2001. Bizarre Beasts. Hodder Wayland Childrens.
Ganeri, A. 1996. Bizarre Beasts And Other Oddities of Nature. Harry N Abrams.
Laman, J., and J. D. Wilhelm. 2008. 10 Most Bizarre Animal Behaviors. Scholastic Library Publishing.
Unwin, M. 2010. 100 Bizarre Animals. Brandt Travel Guides.
Whitfield, P. 2011. Show-Offs: Astonishing Animals, Bizarre Behavior. Kingfisher.
Links
25 World’s Weirdest Animals
http://divaboo.info/
10 Most Bizarre Animals Recently Discovered
http://urbantitan.com/10-most-bizarre-animals-recently-discovered/
Bizarre Animals From Around the World (Photos)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/10/bizarre-animal-photos_n_796638.html#s207679
The Top 15 Most Bizarre Sea Animals
http://blog.rocketboom.com/post/102948092/the-top-15-most-bizarre-sea-animals
ABC News: Bizarre Plants
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/popup?id=4775232
World’s Most Weird and Bizarre Plants
http://ourfunnyplanet.com/world-most-weird-and-bizarre-plants/
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