Resources with
Instructional Ideas
1.
www.pbs.org/edens/manu/mammals.htm
This is a pictorial and written description of Manu:
Peru’s hidden rainforest.
Teaching ideas:
a.
In
pairs, students will read all text, choose two mammals, and describe their
similarities and differences with different colored markers.
b.
Individually,
choose one animal, read its description, and create a concept chart for the
mammal, which will be used to write a report.
c.
In
groups of 4, students will chose one of the first 3 mammal entries and compare/
contrast their family groups to human family groups.
2.
www.kids.com/cgi-bin/animalgame/kegame.pl
This is a page of 20 identification games
for various animal groups.
Teaching ideas:
a.
Individually,
students will play two mammal games and write a report on the animals they
discover.
b.
In
pairs, students will choose attributes of two animals that they discover and
create a riddle for each animal, which will be presented in class.
c.
Students,
in groups of three, will compile the size information of 3 animals (after
playing three games individually) and create a bar graph.
3.
www.endangeredspecie.com/kidw.htm
This site is dedicated to providing information for
children/ adults about endangered animals and how to help.
Teaching Ideas:
a.
In
pairs, students will chose an endangered animal, after clicking on Endangered
Species Profiles and Photo Gallery, and write five facts about the animal to
share with the class.
b.
Individually,
students will click on the tiger, which shows reports written by students. Students will click on report guidelines to
create their own report about the endangered animal.
c.
Students
will individually read 2 students reports and critique them. Then they will review each other’s reports.
This site is the official site of the Zoological Society
of Buffalo, Inc. It is a virtual tour
of the Buffalo, NY zoo.
Teaching Ideas
a.
Click
on animals, and then click on mammals.
In groups of 4, students will read the page and pick out common
attributes of mammals and give 2 examples of each (type of attribute.)
b.
In
groups of 4, students will click on mammals and one other category. Students will read both categories and
contrast/compare attributes of each.
c.
Students
will read the mammal page and, based on the common attributes, will draw and
describe an imaginary animal that can be classified as a mammal.
This website is the official site for Zoo Atlanta
and contains information about the zoo, its animals and informational links.
Teaching Ideas
a.
Students
will click on Education, Kids Corner, All Kinds of Animals, then and Mammals.
Students will individually read descriptions and answer questions similar to
the ones listed.
b.
In
pairs, students will look at pictures and choose 2 sets of 3 animals to
represent other attributes of mammals, i.e. Hair
c.
Click
on Animals, and then Meet the Stars.
Students will individually choose a start animal, identify its group,
write a small informational paragraph, and a definition poem to describe it.
6.
www.nationalgeographic.com/tigers/mania.html
This is an educational site containing information
on various sciences, geography, etc.
Teaching ideas
a.
Individually,
students will enter required information too begin their zookeeper
adventure. After completion, they will
answer questions about what mammals’ habitats.
b.
Students
will enter habitat on the search line and click go. Students will click on “Explore the Fantastic Forest.” In pairs,
they will work through the interactive activity and write down all the mammals
they encounter. What do these animals
need to survive?
c.
Go
to site, click on interactive features, current features, and Cats (1997). In groups of three, students will go through
tour and compare two sets of cats by one characteristic (color, diet, etc.)
7.
www.enature.com/guides/select_mammals.asp
This site virtually “brings nature to life.” All aspects of nature are covered.
Teaching ideas
a.
In
groups of 3, students will choose three categories of mammals and write 3
interesting facts about each one to present to the class.
b.
Students
will individually compare two animals within the same category and create a
chart to show similarities and differences.
c.
In
groups of 3, students will search the page for a pre-selected
unusual/endangered animal. Using a
poster board, they will make a presentation about the animal.
8.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/chordata/mammalia.html
This web page is an introduction to mammals, with
detailed information about sub-classes and orders of mammals, from the Animal
Diversity Web.
a.
Students
will individually give an animal example of each attribute listed on the web
page and email to the teacher.
b.
In
groups of 4, each group will be assigned a subclass, and each student will be
assigned an order within the class.
Students will research their animal from the links provided on the site,
and create a chart to show how the animals are related (i.e. an animal web.)
c.
In
groups of 2 students will list the 3 subclasses of mammals and draw pictures of
animal examples to create a class “ mammal wall”.