The Life Cycle of a Butterfly: Butterfly Metamorphosis. <br /> <br /> This free and dynamic PowerPoint Presentation illustrates and explains all four stages of a butterfly's life cycle.<br /> Stage 1 - Egg<br /> Stage 2 - Larva<br /> Stage 3 - Pupa<br /> Stage 4 - Adult<br /> <br /> It begins with a riddle and a brief explanation of what a life cycle is. <br /> <br /> I've also included a PDF file with links to suggestions for further learning and fun that a class or individual could do on their own. <br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Dwight Sipler here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/photofarmer/2595802577/<br /> <br /> *This presentation is meant to be viewed as a slideshow. There are many layers because of the high amount of photographs and text.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.

Penguins PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about penguins. Learn about penguins in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the penguins'...<br /> - habitat<br /> - diet<br /> - appearance and physical characteristics<br /> - unique features for hunting and survival<br /> - bird classification<br /> - family life<br /> - life cycle<br /> - various species<br /> - predators and dangers<br /> - many fun facts<br /> - and much more.<br /> - The presentation begins with a riddle and concludes with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slide show to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by lin padgham here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/linpadgham/2589167851/<br /> <br /> * The preview is password protected to prevent editing. You will be prompted to put in a password. Just click on the “read only” option. The purchasable presentations are available to be edited.<br /> <br /> All my PowerPoints can be found on this Pinterest Page.

Clasificación de Animales: los vertebrados (mamíferos, peces, aves, reptiles y anfibios). Presentación en PowerPoint que contiene 36 diapositivas informativas, es importante desatacar, que este paquete educativo contiene actividades de mayor nivel de pensamiento, adivinanzas, y diagramas para mantener a los estudiantes comprometidos.<br /> <br /> No dude en contactarme si necesita orientación u ayuda, mi correo electrónico es: r_nyg@yahoo.com <br /> <br /> Creado por Ryan Nygren, Máster en Educación Primaria<br /> <br /> Los Créditos y referencias se encuentran en la presentación.<br /> Enlace de atribución de las fotos se pueden encontrar en el enlace siguiente por Beth Scupham - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethscupham/7663247816/sizes/m/in/photostream

Dinosaurs: <br /> <br /> Interesting and fun facts all about dinosaurs. Learn about dinosaurs in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> Dinosaurs! What were they? What happened to them? How do we know about them? This 62 slide PowerPoint presentation covers all of these questions and much more:<br /> · Fossils – what they are, where to find them, and what we can learn from them<br /> · Dinosaur classifications, habitats, and associated characteristics for Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores<br /> · A dynamic explanation of the K/T event and their mysterious mass extinction. <br /> <br /> More than just a series of informative slides, this educational package also contains higher level thinking activities, riddles, and diagrams to keep the students engaged. <br /> <br /> Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.<br /> <br /> Credits and references are located in the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkinmartin/2449917818/sizes/z/in/photostream<br /> <br /> - Non Fiction Resources

The Octopus PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about octopuses. Learn about the octopus in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the octopus'...<br /> - habitat<br /> - diet<br /> - appearance and physical characteristics<br /> - senses<br /> - various means of mobility<br /> - intelligence<br /> - unique features for hunting and survival<br /> - classification<br /> - family life<br /> - life cycle<br /> - various species<br /> - predators and dangers<br /> - many fun facts<br /> - and much more.<br /> It also includes a few higher-level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Joe Parks here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/parksjd/11847079564/sizes/m/in/photostream/<br /> At the time this photo was used to make the cover, it was available under a Creative Commons license for commercial purposes. <br /> <br /> All my PowerPoints can be found on this Pinterest Page.

Raptors - &quot;The Ferocious Dinosaurs&quot;<br /> <br /> More than just an informative PowerPoint presentation, this educational package contains a few higher level thinking activities to engage the students.<br /> <br /> You will learn what characteristics define a raptor, as well as, some members of the raptor family. Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Bambiraptor, and Microraptor to name just a few. <br /> <br /> Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Credits and references are located in the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Ed T here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/etee/4551368026/sizes/m/in/photostream/

Tigers PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about tigers. Learn about tigers in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the tigers'...<br /> <br /> - Classification<br /> - Appearance<br /> - Senses<br /> - Habitats<br /> - Diet <br /> - Hunting strategies<br /> - Prey<br /> - Life cycle<br /> - Species<br /> - Life style<br /> - Mating and reproduction habits<br /> - Hybrids<br /> - Cubs<br /> - Sleeping locations<br /> - Interesting facts<br /> - 2 video clips of tiger hunting strategies<br /> - The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking writing activities and much more!<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Chris Phutully here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/72562013@N06/8348357375/

Lions PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about lions. Learn about the king of the jungle in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the lions'...<br /> <br /> - Classification<br /> - Appearance<br /> - Senses<br /> - Habitats<br /> - Diet <br /> - Hunting strategies<br /> - Prey<br /> - Life cycle<br /> - Manes<br /> - Life style<br /> - Mating and reproduction habits<br /> - Prides<br /> - Pride Hierarchy<br /> - Cubs<br /> - Life of female lions vs. life of male lions<br /> - 3 video clips of lions; cubs playing, lion unsuccessfully hunting a buffalo, and a female lion flirting with a male.<br /> - 3 audio clips of lions roaring, playing, and a lion cub trying to sounds scary.<br /> - And much more.<br /> <br /> - The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking writing activities and much more!<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Sponchia here - https://pixabay.com/en/lion-portrait-animal-portrait-face-617365/

Sea Turtles aka Marine Turtles PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about sea turtles. Learn about sea turtles in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the sea turtles'...<br /> - habitat<br /> - diet<br /> - appearance and physical characteristics<br /> - unique features for survival<br /> - breathing rituals<br /> - family life<br /> - life cycle<br /> - various species<br /> - predators and dangers<br /> - many fun facts<br /> - and much more.<br /> It begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Southeast Region here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast/5840602412

Orcas: The Killer Whales PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about orcas. Learn about killer whales in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> Thank you for taking a look at this informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation which illustrates and explains the orcas'<br /> <br /> Appearance<br /> Habitats<br /> Diet and eating habits<br /> Breathing <br /> Hunting techniques<br /> Dangers and threats<br /> Life cycle<br /> Reproduction <br /> Social life<br /> Communication<br /> Orcas in Captivity<br /> A few fun facts<br /> And much more.<br /> The presentation ends with a couple of higher level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Kim here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/thegirlsny/4728555285

Giant Panda Bears PowerPoint and Activities:<br /> Learn all about giant pandas in this PPT presentation. This nonfiction resource about panda bears is full of information, photos, illustrations, videos, and fun facts. It’s designed for teachers, students, and parents! When it's over, challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the giant panda's...<br /> <br /> * Classification<br /> * Appearance<br /> * Senses<br /> * Habitats<br /> * Diet <br /> * Predators<br /> * Life Cycle<br /> * Mating Habits<br /> * Cubs<br /> * Physical Adaptations<br /> * Family life<br /> * Migration<br /> * Threats<br /> * 3 video clips of giant panda bears. A Mother loving a new born cub, two adult pandas playing, and a panda eating bamboo.<br /> * An audio clip of a panda vocalization.<br /> * Many interesting facts And much more.<br /> <br /> The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slide show to get the full effect (the slides are dynamic). * The preview is password protected to prevent editing. You will be prompted to put in a password. Just click on the “read only” option. The purchasable presentations are available to be edited.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> <br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by <br /> <br />

Tour Stonehenge with Google Earth (03:15)<br /> <br /> Make a virtual field trip to one of Europe’s most famous landmarks; Stonehenge. You will be using Google Earth to watch a pre-recorded tour of this ancient site. The trip lasts for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.<br /> <br /> The product also includes…<br /> 1. A PowerPoint that illustrates the names, locations, and information about the different stones that comprise Stonehenge.<br /> <br /> 2. A document of about 15 talking points and interesting facts about the mysterious landmark is also included. <br /> <br /> 3. A pdf that describes what you are seeing based on the corresponding minutes in the video. This is so you can pause the tour at the given time stamp and let the class know what they are looking at. <br /> For example, the document says at, “:52 – :1:05 – The camera gets even closer to Stonehenge pausing above the site. The stones are in the center. The dark circle that a manmade path crosses over is the original henge. The faded and light colored path that comes in from the northeast and enters the henge is the original Avenue. The Heel Stone is located along the avenue. It is the white dot that can be seen right near the highway.”<br /> <br /> The tour begins with a view of Europe from outer space. You are then zoomed in to the site’s location to see it from a few different viewpoints. The angles are chosen so the students can get a good idea of Stonehenge’s location and its physical relationship to the surroundings. Finally, you are taken back out to a long shot of Europe.<br /> <br /> To watch, all you have to do is click on the file, Google Earth will open and you will be taken on a short trip to the World Heritage site. * Your computer must have Google Earth to watch these tours.<br /> <br /> Feel free to visit some other famous landmarks in North America.<br /> 1. The Golden Gate Bridge (3:29)<br /> 2. Chichen Itza (5:38)<br /> 3. Niagara Falls (2:10)<br /> 4. Panama Canal (3:02)<br /> 5. Statue of Liberty (2:07)<br /> 6. Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri (1:06)<br /> <br /> Here are some European landmarks<br /> 1. Stonehenge (3:29)<br /> 2. The Acropolis<br /> 3. The Colosseum<br /> 4. The Leaning Tower of Pisa<br /> 5. The Eiffel Tower<br /> <br /> These tours work great with social studies lessons about famous landmarks, maps, cardinal directions, etc.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> The cover photo was taken by Walkerssk @ https://pixabay.com/en/stonehenge-architecture-history-1590047/<br /> <br /> Google Earth Tour Map Attribution<br /> <br /> Map Data: Google, Image Landsat / Copernicus<br /> Data SIO, NOAA, U.S. Navy, NGA, GEBCO<br /> Image IBCAO<br /> Image U.S. Geological Survey<br /> US DEPT of State Geographer<br /> © 2016 Infoterra Ltd &amp; Bluesky<br /> Image © 2016 Getmapping pic

Otters PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about otters. Learn about otters in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> Thank you for taking a look at this informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation which illustrates and explains the otters'<br /> <br /> Appearance<br /> Habitats<br /> Diet and eating habits<br /> Communication <br /> Predators<br /> Dangers and threats<br /> Life cycle<br /> Social life<br /> Use of their scent<br /> Various species<br /> A few fun facts<br /> A video clip of some otters “talking”<br /> And much more.<br /> The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a couple of higher level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Andrea Westmoreland here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_pauline/3267376441

Koalas PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about koala bears. Learn about koalas in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the koalas'...<br /> - habitat<br /> - diet<br /> - appearance and physical characteristics<br /> - classification as a mammal and marsupial<br /> - senses<br /> - reproduction behaviors<br /> - life cycle<br /> - special adaptations and claws<br /> - various species<br /> - predators and dangers<br /> - threats<br /> - self-defense<br /> - some fun facts<br /> - and much more.<br /> It begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo by Yvonne N and it's attribution link can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/yvonne_n_1968/526254640/in/photolist-NvcaS-5hPtST-5h4aur-5gUzEM-5gY78b-mdwLBr-5h3HLD-kZSUcz-5gY56u-9cJHCk-69Ve2Z-psKyaq-pKed17-pH4vnN-7UFWXb-8sCtgB-5TBRCJ-5Txykx-pqccQS-89H3JW-dq4PsZ-332MLy-bomwa8-fSs91P-dxAgQV-5TBU2f-dKWw4p-dq4Q5x-dq4Vru-dq4LUe-dq51wd-dq4Pja-dq4PW8-dq4Z6U-dq4MYH-dq4Ws5-dq4X6W-9hkncv-eGPwex-5h5SQR-buhk7K-6y6jui-6yasfW-pgAMiv-bteHE9-5TBT5q-5TBSry-5TBSib-dq4WH5-dq4Xvw

Kangaroos PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about kangaroos. Learn about kangaroos in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the kangaroos'...<br /> - habitat<br /> - diet<br /> - appearance and physical characteristics<br /> - unique cooling method<br /> - reproduction behaviors<br /> - life cycle<br /> - various species<br /> - predators and dangers<br /> - threats<br /> - self-defense<br /> - some fun facts<br /> - and much more.<br /> It begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo by Chris Samuel and it's attribution link can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrissamuel/5480789566

Cheetahs PPT:<br /> Interesting and fun facts all about cheetahs. Learn about cheetahs in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the cheetahs'...<br /> <br /> - Appearance<br /> - Habitat<br /> - Diet and eating habits<br /> - Speed<br /> - Prey<br /> - Predators<br /> - Dangers and threats<br /> - Life cycle<br /> - Social life<br /> - Mating habits<br /> - Hunting strategies<br /> - Senses<br /> - Various species<br /> - A few interesting facts<br /> - 2 video clips of A) Cheetah running in extreme slow motion. B) A cheetah making a variety of chirps and calls as it searchers for its sibling.<br /> - And much more.<br /> - The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking activities.<br /> <br /> Be sure to view the PPT as a slide show to get the full effect (the slides are dynamic). It is meant to be watched as a presentation.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren.<br /> <br /> Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found here by Sponchia - https://pixabay.com/en/cheetah-big-cat-wildlife-1123143/

<p>Learn all about camouflage with this dynamic and animated PPT presentation. It’s a nonfiction resource full of information, photos, illustrations, videos, and fun facts. The presentation is designed for teachers, students, and parents. When it’s over, challenge the kids with some higher-level thinking activities devised to hone problem-solving skills.</p> <p>It works extremely well as an independent reading resource for iPads, iPhones, tablets, etc. The presentation can be read or viewed as an animated digital book.</p> <p>In this informative and engaging PowerPoint presentation you and your children will learn all about…</p> <ul> <li>What adaptations are</li> <li>Physical and behavioral adaptations with detailed examples of each</li> <li>Camouflage as a physical adaptation</li> <li>Two purposes of camouflage (to hide while searching for food; to hide to escape from becoming food).</li> <li>How camouflage evolved depending on the type of animal and its habitat<br /> Furry mammals employ different types of camouflage than aquatic ones.</li> <li>Four main types of camouflage adaptations<br /> Blending in or concealing Coloration – fur, scales, feathers, skin, etc.<br /> o Some animals change coloring depending on the seasons<br /> o Some can change their coloring quickly depending on their surroundings (chameleons, octopus, etc.)<br /> Disruptive coloration – stripes, spots, patterns, etc.<br /> Disguise, or appear like something else (walking stick, leafy sea dragon)<br /> Mimicry, some animals mimic different or more dangerous animals (some nonpoisonous snakes look like poisonous ones, some moths have designs on their backs that look like large eyes, etc.)</li> <li>Interesting facts</li> <li>and much more</li> </ul> <p>When the presentation is over have your kids expand on what they’ve learned with three higher-level thinking activities.</p> <p>Please feel free to email me directly at <a href="mailto:r_nyg@yahoo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">r_nyg@yahoo.com</a> if you need any assistance.</p> <p>The original cover photo is by Free-Photos on Pixabay and is in the Public Domain under a CC0 Creative Commons - Free for commercial use - No attribution required license. It can be found on Pixabay here - <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/animal-reptile-chameleon-lizard-691223/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://pixabay.com/en/animal-reptile-chameleon-lizard-691223/</a></p> <p>The modified photo used for the cover is by werner22brigitte and can also be found on Pixabay in the Public Domain under a CC0 Creative Commons - Free for commercial use - No attribution required license. It can be found on Pixabay here - <a href="https://pixabay.com/en/animal-reptile-chameleon-lizard-3249231/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://pixabay.com/en/animal-reptile-chameleon-lizard-3249231/</a></p>

Classification of Animals: Invertebrates and Vertebrates (focusing mainly on the vertebrates; mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians). - Non Fiction Resources<br /> <br /> This 36 page Powerpoint presentation covers all of those animals and much more. More than just a series of informative slides, this educational package contains higher level thinking activities, riddles, and diagrams to keep the students engaged. <br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.<br /> <br /> Credits and references are located in the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Beth Scupham here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethscupham/7663247816/sizes/m/in/photostream

Endangered Animals: Interactive Facts, Writing Activities, and More. <br /> <br /> Interesting and fun facts all about endangered animals. Learn about these threatened animals in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! <br /> <br /> This 35 page Powerpoint presentation covers a variety of hypotheses scientists have for their endangerment. <br /> <br /> More than just a series of informative slides, this educational package also contains higher level thinking activities, riddles, and lessons designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.<br /> <br /> Credits and references are located in the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link by Art G. can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalart/2167038264/in/photostream/

Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats PowerPoint:<br /> <br /> Interesting and fun facts all about ecosystems, biomes and habitats. Learn about them in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.<br /> <br /> What are they? How are they related? How are they different? This 73 slide PowerPoint presentation covers all of these questions and much more:<br /> Communities - How different organisms can peacefully share the same habitat.<br /> Niches - The roles different organisms have in their ecosystems<br /> Resources - The various resources all habitats must have for a population of organisms to live there.<br /> A dynamic explanation of the relationship between organisms and non-living things. <br /> <br /> More than just a series of informative slides, this educational package also contains higher level thinking activities, riddles, and diagrams to keep the students engaged. <br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.<br /> <br /> Credits and references are located in the presentation.<br /> The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Craig Oneill &quot;Mind's Eye&quot; here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigoneal/2297266934/sizes/m/in/photolist-4v16qA-4vJKxt-4vJKEn-4vJKP4-4vJKSD-4vJL9Z-4vJLeF-4vJLtH-4vJLxB-4vJLQZ-4vJLVx-4vJM2c-4vJM5K-4vJMer-4vJMiv-4vJMqz-4vNRmU-4vNRsW-4vNRw7-4vNS61-4vNSao-4vNStu-4vNSx1-4vNSVU-4DofvD-4Dsxgu-55jfom-5cqx6S-5eLvAT-5rodof-5B1siE-5KHseG-5MzEo5-62KraU-6kWB77-6kWB9S-6kWBcb-6JchcX-6PDQ4s-75xB11-76Guyq-8PNB5i-fVESvD-fVESNx-fVEVPx-fVFhig-fVEU7z-fVFj26-fVET2Z-fVFhtg-fVEYGL/

Tour The Egyptian Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza with Google Earth.<br /> <br /> Make a virtual field trip to one of Africa’s most famous landmarks; The Pyramids of Egypt and giant Sphinx. You will be using Google Earth to watch a pre-recorded tour of the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, as well as, the Great Sphinx. The trip lasts for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.<br /> <br /> The product includes a document of about 40 talking points and interesting facts about the ancient Egyptian site. <br /> <br /> The tour is also accompanied by a pdf that describes what you are seeing based on the corresponding minutes in the video. This is so you can pause the tour at the given time stamp and let the class know what they are looking at. <br /> For example the document says at, “:26 – :39 – The camera zooms all the way down and positions itself above the ancient necropolis. The three pyramids and their companion structures are all clearly in view. <br /> a. The western edge of Cairo is on the left of the screen. The river like line that meanders in between two of the pyramids is a walking path created for tourists.<br /> b. Khufu’s Pyramid is the on the northern side. Khafre’s is in the middle and Menkaure’s is the small one to the southwest of the other two.<br /> c. The Great Sphinx is located due east of Khafre’s Pyramid. Follow the white line (the causeway) heading east and you will see it.”<br /> <br /> Finally, a very brief PowerPoint can be found in the product that illustrates and describes the basic structures of a pyramid complex.<br /> <br /> The tour begins with a view of Africa from outer space. You are then zoomed in to the site’s locations to see it from a few different viewpoints. The angles are chosen so the students can get a good idea of the four structures’ locations, as well as, their physical relationships to each other in their setting. Finally, you are taken back out to a long shot of Africa.<br /> <br /> To watch, all you have to do is click on the file, Google Earth will open and you will be taken on a short trip to the World Heritage site. * Your computer must have Google Earth to watch these tours.<br /> <br /> Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.<br /> <br /> The cover photo is by Walkerssk and has a Creative Commons license. The photo can be found @ https://pixabay.com/en/giza-pyramid-pyramids-of-giza-egypt-1756946/<br /> <br /> Google Earth Tour Map Attribution<br /> <br /> Map Data: Google, Image Landsat / Copernicus<br /> Data SIO, NOAA, U.S. Navy, NGA, GEBCO<br /> Image IBCAO<br /> Image U.S. Geological Survey<br /> US DEPT of State Geographer<br /> © 2016 Orion-Me<br /> © 2016 Google<br /> © 2016 Digital Globe