The Science Materials Center has some special classroom animals, such as a ball python. If you would like to get more information about these animals, go to Special Animals . These are packets produced by the US Geological Survey which contain maps of various kinds, activies and worksheets. The activities are targeted to a middle school age group. This booklet includes information about soil as it relates to agricultural productivity, air and water quality, and food webs.
Chapters focus on bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods, and earthworms.
Texts supports middle school TEKS in Systems Energy, Cycles and Organisms and Environment.