The Life Cycle of a Butterfly: Butterfly Metamorphosis.
This free and dynamic PowerPoint Presentation illustrates and explains all four stages of a butterfly's life cycle.
Stage 1 - Egg
Stage 2 - Larva
Stage 3 - Pupa
Stage 4 - Adult
It begins with a riddle and a brief explanation of what a life cycle is.
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.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Dwight Sipler here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/photofarmer/2595802577/
*This presentation is meant to be viewed as a slideshow. There are many layers because of the high amount of photographs and text.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Penguins PPT:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the penguins'...
- habitat
- diet
- appearance and physical characteristics
- unique features for hunting and survival
- bird classification
- family life
- life cycle
- various species
- predators and dangers
- many fun facts
- and much more.
- The presentation begins with a riddle and concludes with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.
Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slide show to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by lin padgham here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/linpadgham/2589167851/
* 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.
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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.
No dude en contactarme si necesita orientación u ayuda, mi correo electrónico es: r_nyg@yahoo.com
Creado por Ryan Nygren, Máster en Educación Primaria
Los Créditos y referencias se encuentran en la presentación.
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:
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.
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:
· Fossils – what they are, where to find them, and what we can learn from them
· Dinosaur classifications, habitats, and associated characteristics for Carnivores, Herbivores, and Omnivores
· A dynamic explanation of the K/T event and their mysterious mass extinction.
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.
Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.
Credits and references are located in the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkinmartin/2449917818/sizes/z/in/photostream
- Non Fiction Resources
The Octopus PPT:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the octopus'...
- habitat
- diet
- appearance and physical characteristics
- senses
- various means of mobility
- intelligence
- unique features for hunting and survival
- classification
- family life
- life cycle
- various species
- predators and dangers
- many fun facts
- and much more.
It also includes a few higher-level thinking writing activities.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Joe Parks here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/parksjd/11847079564/sizes/m/in/photostream/
At the time this photo was used to make the cover, it was available under a Creative Commons license for commercial purposes.
All my PowerPoints can be found on this Pinterest Page.
Raptors - "The Ferocious Dinosaurs"
More than just an informative PowerPoint presentation, this educational package contains a few higher level thinking activities to engage the students.
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.
Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Credits and references are located in the presentation.
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:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the tigers'...
- Classification
- Appearance
- Senses
- Habitats
- Diet
- Hunting strategies
- Prey
- Life cycle
- Species
- Life style
- Mating and reproduction habits
- Hybrids
- Cubs
- Sleeping locations
- Interesting facts
- 2 video clips of tiger hunting strategies
- The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking writing activities and much more!
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Chris Phutully here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/72562013@N06/8348357375/
Lions PPT:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the lions'...
- Classification
- Appearance
- Senses
- Habitats
- Diet
- Hunting strategies
- Prey
- Life cycle
- Manes
- Life style
- Mating and reproduction habits
- Prides
- Pride Hierarchy
- Cubs
- Life of female lions vs. life of male lions
- 3 video clips of lions; cubs playing, lion unsuccessfully hunting a buffalo, and a female lion flirting with a male.
- 3 audio clips of lions roaring, playing, and a lion cub trying to sounds scary.
- And much more.
- The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking writing activities and much more!
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
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:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the sea turtles'...
- habitat
- diet
- appearance and physical characteristics
- unique features for survival
- breathing rituals
- family life
- life cycle
- various species
- predators and dangers
- many fun facts
- and much more.
It begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
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:
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.
Thank you for taking a look at this informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation which illustrates and explains the orcas'
Appearance
Habitats
Diet and eating habits
Breathing
Hunting techniques
Dangers and threats
Life cycle
Reproduction
Social life
Communication
Orcas in Captivity
A few fun facts
And much more.
The presentation ends with a couple of higher level thinking writing activities.
Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Kim here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/thegirlsny/4728555285
Koalas PPT:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the koalas'...
- habitat
- diet
- appearance and physical characteristics
- classification as a mammal and marsupial
- senses
- reproduction behaviors
- life cycle
- special adaptations and claws
- various species
- predators and dangers
- threats
- self-defense
- some fun facts
- and much more.
It begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
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
Otters PPT:
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.
Thank you for taking a look at this informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation which illustrates and explains the otters'
Appearance
Habitats
Diet and eating habits
Communication
Predators
Dangers and threats
Life cycle
Social life
Use of their scent
Various species
A few fun facts
A video clip of some otters “talking”
And much more.
The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a couple of higher level thinking writing activities.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Andrea Westmoreland here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_pauline/3267376441
Kangaroos PPT:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the kangaroos'...
- habitat
- diet
- appearance and physical characteristics
- unique cooling method
- reproduction behaviors
- life cycle
- various species
- predators and dangers
- threats
- self-defense
- some fun facts
- and much more.
It begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher-level thinking writing activities.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo by Chris Samuel and it's attribution link can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrissamuel/5480789566
Cheetahs PPT:
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.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the cheetahs'...
- Appearance
- Habitat
- Diet and eating habits
- Speed
- Prey
- Predators
- Dangers and threats
- Life cycle
- Social life
- Mating habits
- Hunting strategies
- Senses
- Various species
- A few interesting facts
- 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.
- And much more.
- The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking activities.
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.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found here by Sponchia - https://pixabay.com/en/cheetah-big-cat-wildlife-1123143/
Classification of Animals: Invertebrates and Vertebrates (focusing mainly on the vertebrates; mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians). - Non Fiction Resources
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.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.
Credits and references are located in the presentation.
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.
Interesting and fun facts all about endangered animals. Learn about these threatened animals in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents!
This 35 page Powerpoint presentation covers a variety of hypotheses scientists have for their endangerment.
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.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.
Credits and references are located in the presentation.
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:
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.
What are they? How are they related? How are they different? This 73 slide PowerPoint presentation covers all of these questions and much more:
Communities - How different organisms can peacefully share the same habitat.
Niches - The roles different organisms have in their ecosystems
Resources - The various resources all habitats must have for a population of organisms to live there.
A dynamic explanation of the relationship between organisms and non-living things.
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.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren, Masters in Elementary Education.
Credits and references are located in the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Craig Oneill "Mind's Eye" 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/
Seahorses PPT:
Interesting and fun facts all about seahorses. Learn about seahorses in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the seahorses'...
- Appearance
- Habitat
- Diet
- Unique Eating Habits
- Natural predators
- Dangers and threats
- Life cycle
- Reproduction behaviors
- Family life
- Self Defense
- Various species
- A few fun facts
- Three videos showing a mating dance, daily greeting, and a seahorse narrowly escaping getting eaten by a grouper.
- And much more.
- The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a couple of higher level thinking writing activities.
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Michael Bentley here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/donhomer/11678637386
Owls PPT:
Interesting and fun facts all about owls. Learn about owls in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the owls'...
- Classification
- Appearance
- Wings/feathers
- Eyes/Talons/Beak
- Habitats
- Diet and various Hunting strategies
- Prey
- Life cycle
- Two Owl Families – Barn Owls and Typical Owls
- Family Life
- Mating and Reproduction habits
- Nesting
- Chicks
- A few interesting facts
- Two audio clips of owl calls.
- 4 video clips of
A) Great Grey Owl perch hunting
B) Eagle owl chicks
C) Short Eared owl hunting
D) Hawk owl eating a rodent.
- The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a few higher level thinking writing activities and much more!
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Chris here -https://www.flickr.com/photos/1967chevrolet/3799465777/in/photostream/
Dolphins PPT:
Interesting and fun facts all about dolphins. Learn about dolphins in this nonfiction resource for teachers, students, and parents! Challenge the kids with some higher level thinking activities designed to hone problem solving skills.
This informative and dynamic PowerPoint presentation illustrates and explains the dophins'...
- habitat
- diet
- appearance and physical characteristics
- unique adaptations for hunting and survival
- mammal classification
- family life
- predators and dangers
- senses
- many fun facts
- and much more.
- The presentation begins with a riddle and ends with a couple higher-level thinking writing activities.
Download my preview, and be sure to view it as a slide show to get the full effect (some slides are dynamic).
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The cover photo's attribution link can be found by Angell Williams here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/53357045@N02/4973039335/sizes/o/in/photostream/
All my PowerPoints can be found on this Pinterest Page.
Learn all about lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs with this dynamic and animated PPT presentation bundle. It’s a nonfiction resource full of information, photos, illustrations, videos, audio clips and fun facts. The presentations are designed for teachers, students, and parents. When they’re over, challenge the kids with some higher-level thinking activities devised to hone problem-solving skills.
Jaguars coming soon.
Big Cats - PowerPoint and Activities also works extremely well as independent reading resources for iPads, iPhones, tablets, etc. The presentation is intended to be read or viewed as an animated digital book.
In these informative and engaging PowerPoint presentations you and your children will learn all about…
Cheetahs (Who are technically not considered a “big cat” because they can’t roar.)
Lions
Tigers
Leopards
Physical and behavioral adaptations with detailed examples of each
Habitats
Diets
Hunting Strategies
Physical Characteristics
Life Cycles
Lifestyles
Reproduction and Mating Habits
Interesting facts
and much more
When the presentation is over have your kids expand on what they’ve learned with three higher-level thinking activities.
Download the preview, and be sure to view it as a slideshow to get the full effect (the slides are dynamic).
Please feel free to email me directly at r_nyg@yahoo.com if you need any assistance.
This was created by Ryan Nygren.
Photo credits are found at the end of the presentation.
The Leopard cover photo is by Leonid LI on Flickr and is in the Public Domain under a Mark 1.0 license. It can be found on Flickr here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/133768082@N04/32101568854/
The Tiger’s cover photo’s attribution link can be found here by Chris Phutully and is under a CC by 2.0 license
The Lion’s cover photo’s attribution link can be found here by Sponchia and is under a CC by 1.0 license
The Cheetah’s cover photo’s attribution link can be found here by Sponchia and is under a CC by 1.0 license
