ALEX Lesson Plans
Thinkfinity Lesson Plans
Subject: Science - Biological and Life Sciences - Social Studies - Geography
Title: Animals Versus People: Who's the Better Navigator?
Description: This Xpeditions lesson asks students to focus on people's innate navigational abilities. They first read about animal navigation and then compare animal and human navigational capabilities. They then create travel brochures for an Outward Bound-style company, providing customers with tips on how to find their way if they get lost and can t rely on their map and compass.
Thinkfinity Partner: National Geographic Education
Grade Span: 9,10,11,12
Title: Monogamous Voles
Description: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about two different species of rodents, called voles, that have two very different strategies in the monogamy department. Science Updates are audio interviews with scientists and are accompanied by a set of questions as well as links to related Science NetLinks lessons and other related resources.
Thinkfinity Partner: Science NetLinks
Grade Span: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12