South Dakota's Habitats: Worlds Within a World
   
One of my TTL requirements was to design an educational unit. The unit I constructed is geared toward third grade science, but could easily be adapted to suit your individual needs. Please check out my cover page, then click on the following links for three weeks of activity ideas.
 
animated apple Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
animated apple Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
animated apple Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
   

If you're interested, please take a look at some Follow Up Activity Ideas. I've also listed some websites with useful information for you and your students:

 
MBG net Ranger Rick's Kid Zone: Wetlands
Nat'l Wildlife Federation: Habitat Guides Nat'l Geographic: Prairie Dogs
SD Dept. of Game, Fish, & Parks Project Wild
SD Maps SD Ed Web: Thematic Units "Animal Adaptations"