This is a hilarious and hands-on way to experience competition between species and learn about natural selection and animal adaptations. In this post, you will learn how to set up your own bird beaks lab to try out in your classroom!
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Waterfowl and other waterbirds are some of the best wildlife to go view with kids in wetlands and other natural areas, regardless of your location. If you are planning a waterfowl field trip – or a whole waterfowl and waterbird unit – this waterbird & waterfowl activities list is the place to start! In case […]
Get ready! A lot is new at Wild Earth Lab this summer! And to top it all off, I have a free mushroom mini study for you! Below, I’ve put together a list of my most recent science units, freebies, blog/activity posts, and upcoming sale dates at Wild Earth Lab! Plus an important update on […]
Why do trees have leaves and roots? What is inside the trunk of a tree? We will answer these questions and more in this post.
Many people misuse “bug” when talking about any insect. However, only certain insects are considered true bugs. In this post, you will learn the difference between a bug, and insect, and an arthropod and why they are not quite the same thing.
Taxonomy is the science of organizing and classifying living beings into groups. It is important in the fields of wildlife biology, botany, mycology, zoology, microbiology, ecology and more! Introducing your students to taxonomy is a great way to start exploring the biodiversity of life on earth!
Life is possible with very little water! Desert plants and animals have some amazing adaptations to survive in dry conditions.
The change from daytime to nighttime creates a world of difference for animals. Wildlife biologists sort animals into three categories based on the time of day when they are most active: nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular.
Trees are perennial plants with long, woody trunks. Trees of temperate latitudes are often grouped into two main categories: deciduous trees that lose and regrow their leaves each year, and coniferous trees that stay green year-round! Let’s take a closer look at each.
Mushroom anatomy is a great science activity for students of any age! In this post, we will examine the main parts of a mushroom.