Classification Chart of the animal kingdom (reference) (any age)

Classification Chart of the animal kingdom

This is an easy-to-read reference that can be used from elementary ages up through college. The file gives you a chart listing all the major types of animals in the world, from microscopic creatures to elephants and whales, listing them in their phyla,...

By joakmanAnimal Science, Animals

“Pond Scum” (a game about protozoa)

"Pond Scum" (a game about protozoa)

Purpose of game:

To learn about protozoa and their feeding habits

Target age group:

Ages 10-14, possibly younger

Description of game:

A board game with protozoa playing pieces. It is a two-player game similar to chess. There are rules about how each piece moves and what it can...

By joakmanAnimals, Microbiology

Virus models to cut and assemble

Purpose of activity:

To create paper models of these viruses: the Tobacco Mosaic Virus, the Adenovirus, a generic icosahedral virus, and the T2 bacteriophage.

Target age group:

Ages 10-16

Time needed:

Very dependent upon what you want to do with each model. If you just cut and assemble, you will...

By joakmanAnimals, Microbiology

POND LIFE Unit Study Ideas

POND LIFE unit study resources

I recommend the above book. It's about $10 Amazon, but you can often get used copies for less. (https://amzn.to/2Na1x4A) Each week we read a few of the pages (going in order) and then did some corresponding activities during our once-a-week class time. We also did...

By joakmanAnimals

Hydrothermal Vent Multimedia Collage

Purpose of activity:

Use as a final project after doing reading and research about hydrothermal vents along mid-ocean ridges.

Time allowance:

At least an hour (My class did this in two parts, with painting one week and gluing the next, but it can be done in one session,...

By joakmanAnimals, Art, Oceanography

Cut-and-assemble Paper Clam (showing inside anatomy)

Cut-and-assemble Paper Clam

Purpose of project:

To provide an alternative to dissection, OR to provide a pre-lab exercise that will enhance the dissection experience.

Target age group:

Ages 8-16

Description of activity:

A cut-and-assemble project showing the internal anatomy of a clam. There is a pre-labeled pattern for younger students and a label-it-yourself version for...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography

Arctic Tern Craft and Cooperative Game

Purpose of project:

To learn about the arctic tern

Target age group:

Ages 5-10

Description of activity:

Students cut and assemble an arctic tern, then they use their bird in a role-playing game that simulates the migration of the tern from pole to pole. This activity is designed...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography

Pop-up Barnacle

Purpose of activity:

To learn about a common, but often overlooked, member of the ocean community: the barnacle. These creatures are downright fascinating. (Also, this activity provides good practice for following instructions, and cutting and gluing skills.)

Description of activity:

The barnacle pops up when you open the page and...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography

Vampire squid activity (videos, lab, craft picture)

Vampire squid activity

Purpose of activity:

To learn about the vampire squid (which is neither a vampire nor a squid!). It is a cephalopod (related to octopi and squids) that lives in the deep ocean in complete darkness. It has blue blood and can glow in the dark. Pretty cool.