Animal Kingdom Investigations

          Module 1: Exploring the Animal Kingdom

Section 1: What Is an Animal?  
- Lesson 1: Defining Animals  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Animals  
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of Living Beings  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Characteristics of Living Beings  

Section 2: Classifying Animals  
- Lesson 1: Invertebrates versus Vertebrates  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Invertebrates versus Vertebrates  
- Lesson 2: Overview of Major Animal Groups  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Overview of Major Animal Groups  

Section 3: Basic Anatomy and Senses  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Animal Anatomy  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Animal Anatomy  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Animal Senses  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring Animal Senses  

Section 4: Instincts and Behaviors  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Instincts  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Instincts  
- Lesson 2: Everyday Animal Behaviors  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Everyday Animal Behaviors  

Section 5: Life Cycles in the Animal Kingdom  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Animal Life Cycles  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basics of Animal Life Cycles  
- Lesson 2: Growth and Change in Animals  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Growth and Change in Animals  


Module 2: Animal Habitats and Environments

Section 1: What Is a Habitat?  
- Lesson 1: Defining Habitats  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Habitats  
- Lesson 2: Essential Components of a Habitat  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Essential Components of a Habitat  

Section 2: Forest and Woodland Habitats  
- Lesson 1: Life in the Forest  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Life in the Forest  
- Lesson 2: How Animals Adapt to Woodland Environments  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Animals Adapt to Woodland Environments  

Section 3: Aquatic Habitats  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Freshwater Ecosystems  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Freshwater Ecosystems  
- Lesson 2: Discovering Marine Life  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discovering Marine Life  

Section 4: Extreme Environments: Deserts and the Arctic  
- Lesson 1: Desert Habitats and Adaptations  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Desert Habitats and Adaptations  
- Lesson 2: Life in the Arctic  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Life in the Arctic  

Section 5: Urban Environments and Animal Life  
- Lesson 1: Animals in the City  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Animals in the City  
- Lesson 2: Adapting to Urban Settings  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Adapting to Urban Settings  


Module 3: Adaptations and Survival Strategies

Section 1: Introduction to Adaptations  
- Lesson 1: What Are Adaptations?  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Adaptations?  
- Lesson 2: Why Adaptations Matter  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Why Adaptations Matter  

Section 2: Camouflage and Mimicry  
- Lesson 1: The Art of Camouflage  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Art of Camouflage  
- Lesson 2: Examples of Mimicry in Nature  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Examples of Mimicry in Nature  

Section 3: Physical Adaptations  
- Lesson 1: Body Modifications for Survival  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Body Modifications for Survival  
- Lesson 2: Special Features and Adaptations  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Special Features and Adaptations  

Section 4: Behavioral Adaptations  
- Lesson 1: Migration and Movement  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Migration and Movement  
- Lesson 2: Hibernation and Daily Rhythms  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Hibernation and Daily Rhythms  

Section 5: Hands-on Adaptation Investigations  
- Lesson 1: Observing Adaptations in the Wild  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Observing Adaptations in the Wild  
- Lesson 2: Modeling Animal Adaptations  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Modeling Animal Adaptations  


Module 4: Understanding Animal Behaviors and Communication

Section 1: Introduction to Animal Behavior  
- Lesson 1: What Is Behavior?  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Behavior?  
- Lesson 2: Reasons Behind Animal Actions  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Reasons Behind Animal Actions  

Section 2: Social Structures in Animal Groups  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Social Behaviors  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring Social Behaviors  
- Lesson 2: How Animals Communicate  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Animals Communicate  

Section 3: Feeding and Hunting Behaviors  
- Lesson 1: Finding and Choosing Food  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Finding and Choosing Food  
- Lesson 2: Predatory Habits and Tactics  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Predatory Habits and Tactics  

Section 4: Mating, Reproduction, and Parenting  
- Lesson 1: Courtship and Mating Rituals  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Courtship and Mating Rituals  
- Lesson 2: How Animals Care for Their Young  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Animals Care for Their Young  

Section 5: Play, Learning, and Interaction  
- Lesson 1: The Role of Play in Animal Behavior  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: The Role of Play in Animal Behavior  
- Lesson 2: Observing Social Interactions  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Observing Social Interactions  


Module 5: Investigation, Observation, and Creative Presentation

Section 1: Scientific Observation Techniques  
- Lesson 1: How to Observe Animals  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How to Observe Animals  
- Lesson 2: Recording and Noting Observations  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recording and Noting Observations  

Section 2: Designing an Animal Investigation  
- Lesson 1: Formulating Inquiry Questions  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Formulating Inquiry Questions  
- Lesson 2: Planning a Simple Investigation  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Planning a Simple Investigation  

Section 3: Interactive Discussions and Group Work  
- Lesson 1: Sharing Findings with Peers  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sharing Findings with Peers  
- Lesson 2: Learning Through Group Discussions  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning Through Group Discussions  

Section 4: Creative Presentation of Findings  
- Lesson 1: Organizing Your Data for Presentation  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Organizing Your Data for Presentation  
- Lesson 2: Using Art and Design to Share What You Learned  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Art and Design to Share What You Learned  

Section 5: Fieldwork and Contributing to Citizen Science  
- Lesson 1: Ethical Observations in Nature  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Ethical Observations in Nature  
- Lesson 2: How Your Observations Contribute to Science  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: How Your Observations Contribute to Science