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Sketch an Ocean Animal With This Fun Activity Sheet

 Invite students to draw and color an ocean animal. What kinds of creatures live in the ocean?

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Animals Evolve Larger Limbs to Adapt to Rising Temperatures
The article "Animals evolve larger limbs to adapt to rising temperatures" from BBC 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.
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Amazing Animals of Madagascar and Where to Find Them
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.
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Have Your Students Do Animal Report One-Pagers!

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.

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Help Bingo Identify Animals With This Fun Worksheet

Check out Bingo's jigsaw. There are soooo many animals in the world. Can you help her find the one's she's looking for?

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The Marshland: A Soggy, Sensational Ecosystem

In The Marshland: A Soggy, Sensational 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.

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Welcome to the Park!

In Welcome to the Park!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit a city park. Join them as they learn why parks are good for the environment and for animals and insects, like bees, and humans, like us! 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.

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Tracking Forest Elephants

In Tracking Forest Elephants, naturalist Steve Backshall searches for forest elephants in the Loango National Park in Gabon. Together with two guides who are former poachers, they come across a forest elephant in its element. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.

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10 Wild Animal Articles to Share With Your Students

Get your students excited about wildlife with this collection of engaging articles! Covering elephants, polar bears, whales, and even the rarest creatures on Earth, these resources are perfect for sparking curiosity. Each article is available at three reading levels, making it easy for you to share with readers of all abilities in your classroom.

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Become a Research Scientist With These Grade 6-8 Antarctica Worksheets

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. 

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Should Pets Be Classified as Family Members Under the Law?

The place of the family pet is called into question. While people consider their pets family members, the law currently considers them property, which means ownership battles sometimes leave animals in contested custody for months. Many are campaigning for better rights for pets. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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Adventures Await Your Students With BBC Earth Kids
Bring science to life with free, kid-friendly videos, activities, and experiments.