Winter is a season of frosty magic, silent snowfall, and some truly astonishing animal superpowers. But how much do you really know about the creatures that survive — and even thrive — when the temperature plunges?
From Arctic foxes that change coats like fashion pros to bears mastering the art of long naps, wood frogs that freeze without fear, and woolly bear caterpillars predicting winter’s mood swings, this quiz is packed with wild wonders and icy surprises. Only the sharpest nature buffs and winter-survival whiz kids will claw their way to the top of the leaderboard.
The article "Amazing Animals of Madagascar and Where To Find Them" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a guide to the extraordinary animals found only on the island of Madagascar. It describes different species like lemurs, aye-ayes, fossas, and giraffe-necked weevils, and the parks and reserves where visitors can see them in their natural homes.
The article "Animals evolve larger limbs to adapt to rising temperatures" from BBC's Science Focus discusses how climate change is prompting warm-blooded animals to develop larger appendages, such as ears, beaks, and limbs, to better regulate body heat.
Check out Bingo's jigsaw. There are soooo many animals in the world — from bald eagles in North America to koala bears in Australia. Can you help her find the one's she's looking for? Plus, match the close-ups to the right animals on the map. You can even write their names if you know them.
Invite students to draw and color an ocean animal. What kinds of creatures live in the ocean?
We designed these worksheets for use in grades 3–8. Show one of our many short animal videos, and use the worksheets to get students to synthesize and extend their learning. Students can choose which worksheet to complete based on their interests, or you can assign one that best fits their learning needs.
Step into the (very large) footsteps of Earth’s gentle giants. This playlist of eight video clips from BBC programs Planet Earth; Seven Worlds, One Planet; and Animal Babies follows elephants as they search for water, navigate Congo forests, communicate, and rely on the matriarch to stay safe. Learn how elephant families work together, adapt to challenges, and shape their ecosystems. Perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife and habitats.
Who doesn't love animal facts? Invite your Grade 3–8 students to watch wildlife videos from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth, in which Sir David Attenborough takes them up close and personal with incredible animals across awe-inspiring landscapes. Then, they can see how much they learned with one of these 16 engaging quizzes (we're big fans of our guess the image question type!). The videos are linked under each quiz page. Assign one or assign them all!
Take your students on a research journey to Antarctica! Explore what is known about the animal, identify gaps in scientific knowledge, and suggest future research areas.
In Designing a Digital Campaign to Save Sumatran Tigers, tiger conservation is on display at a zoo’s tiger show and is the focus of a digital campaign designed to educate the public about why it’s important to save this magnificent species. This video is excerpted from BBC’s North America with Simon Reeve, in which the adventurer and environmentalist explores North America to learn all about the animals that make this continent amazing.
In Kakadu National Park, Biodiversity Hot Spot, host Simon Reeve explores this large national park in Australia. The park is teeming with life, but it used to be home to even more species before an invasive species came in. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Australia With Simon Reeve, a show in which Reeves goes Down Under to learn all about the animals that make Australia amazing.
In The Soggy Marshland Ecosystem, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a marshland, a place where land is covered in water. Come along to see what animals and plants they find. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Winter is a season of frosty magic, silent snowfall, and some truly astonishing animal superpowers. But how much do you really know about the creatures that survive — and even thrive — when the temperature plunges?
From Arctic foxes that change coats like fashion pros to bears mastering the art of long naps, wood frogs that freeze without fear, and woolly bear caterpillars predicting winter’s mood swings, this quiz is packed with wild wonders and icy surprises. Only the sharpest nature buffs and winter-survival whiz kids will claw their way to the top of the leaderboard.
The article "Amazing Animals of Madagascar and Where To Find Them" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a guide to the extraordinary animals found only on the island of Madagascar. It describes different species like lemurs, aye-ayes, fossas, and giraffe-necked weevils, and the parks and reserves where visitors can see them in their natural homes.
The article "Animals evolve larger limbs to adapt to rising temperatures" from BBC's Science Focus discusses how climate change is prompting warm-blooded animals to develop larger appendages, such as ears, beaks, and limbs, to better regulate body heat.
Check out Bingo's jigsaw. There are soooo many animals in the world — from bald eagles in North America to koala bears in Australia. Can you help her find the one's she's looking for? Plus, match the close-ups to the right animals on the map. You can even write their names if you know them.
Invite students to draw and color an ocean animal. What kinds of creatures live in the ocean?
We designed these worksheets for use in grades 3–8. Show one of our many short animal videos, and use the worksheets to get students to synthesize and extend their learning. Students can choose which worksheet to complete based on their interests, or you can assign one that best fits their learning needs.
Step into the (very large) footsteps of Earth’s gentle giants. This playlist of eight video clips from BBC programs Planet Earth; Seven Worlds, One Planet; and Animal Babies follows elephants as they search for water, navigate Congo forests, communicate, and rely on the matriarch to stay safe. Learn how elephant families work together, adapt to challenges, and shape their ecosystems. Perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife and habitats.
Who doesn't love animal facts? Invite your Grade 3–8 students to watch wildlife videos from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth, in which Sir David Attenborough takes them up close and personal with incredible animals across awe-inspiring landscapes. Then, they can see how much they learned with one of these 16 engaging quizzes (we're big fans of our guess the image question type!). The videos are linked under each quiz page. Assign one or assign them all!
Take your students on a research journey to Antarctica! Explore what is known about the animal, identify gaps in scientific knowledge, and suggest future research areas.
In Designing a Digital Campaign to Save Sumatran Tigers, tiger conservation is on display at a zoo’s tiger show and is the focus of a digital campaign designed to educate the public about why it’s important to save this magnificent species. This video is excerpted from BBC’s North America with Simon Reeve, in which the adventurer and environmentalist explores North America to learn all about the animals that make this continent amazing.
In Kakadu National Park, Biodiversity Hot Spot, host Simon Reeve explores this large national park in Australia. The park is teeming with life, but it used to be home to even more species before an invasive species came in. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Australia With Simon Reeve, a show in which Reeves goes Down Under to learn all about the animals that make Australia amazing.
In The Soggy Marshland Ecosystem, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore a marshland, a place where land is covered in water. Come along to see what animals and plants they find. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.