TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION LESSON PORTAL
Free Lessons on the Fauna & Flora of Texas
- Lessons originally written for TWA Discovery Trunks
- Lessons are K-8 Science TEKS aligned
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Students will identify the basic needs of living things while recognizing stewardship actions as a
Students will identify animals, plants, and habitats that exist among the ecoregions of Texas. Ecoregion
Students will explore physical characteristics, such as camouflage as an adaptation used by animals for
Students will play a game simulating the impact of habitat encroachment due to human development
Students will simulate rainfall on different land surfaces and investigate the impacts.
Students will recognize Aldo Leopold as a famous conservationist and discover the methods he used
BRING WILDLIFE TO YOUR CLASSROOM
Discovery Trunks
Discovery Trunks are full of hands-on, curriculum-enhancing natural resource materials and lesson plans designed for K-8 students. Trunks are shipped year-round to Texas educators at no cost. All trunk materials are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards.
Seven different trunk topics are available focusing on Texas wildlife and ecosystems. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis – reserve one now!
TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION LESSON PORTAL
Free Lessons on the Fauna & Flora of Texas
The Texas Wildlife Association Lesson Portal includes lessons that were originally written for Discovery Trunks. These lessons are designed for K-8 students and are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards.
Browse lessons by grade level, topic, methodology, and associated Discovery Trunks.
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