Eastern Cottontail Interactive Species Guide

This Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Interactive Species Guide is stuffed full of wonder, exploring not just the cottontail itself, but the rich web of plants and animals that share its world.

Developed from an ecological perspective, this dynamic online lesson builds the eco-centric knowledge base that brings outdoor exploration to life. Stories, animated slides, interactive games, cooperative activities, and a printable species guide work together to create a learning experience that extends well beyond the classroom — and well beyond its 45-minute structure.

Accessible from school and home, and easily projected from a computer for whole-class enjoyment, it's an ideal resource for flipped classroom environments. While the interactive content is enjoyable for all ages, the lesson plan is designed for grades 2–5.

Content includes:
✔️ Teacher’s Handbook (the pdf download) that guides teachers in the use of all content for a 45-minute lesson
✔️ BONUS ✨ Cottontail Match-up Cards K-3, and Cottontail Match-up Cards 2-5
✔️ a copy of the free download, Senses Alive! in “Your Own Backyard” Using Your Five Senses Mini
✔️ a visualization story, “I Am Cottontail”, to encourage a sense of connection and empathy in the students with this particular species
✔️ an online animated accompaniment for the “I Am Cottontail” story
✔️ an online interactive Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Species Guide filled with lively artwork and including the Awareness Challenge Game
✔️ a compliment to the online species guide, Teacher’s Guide for Classroom Discussion
✔️ a template and printable icons designed to cooperatively build a habitat suitable for Eastern Cottontail
✔️ a printable Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Species Guide to enhance nature exploration at home
✔️ the Eastern Cottontail Dictionary, offering a relevant vocabulary list with definitions
✔️ Crafty Fox, an online wordplay game that serves as a review of significant Eastern Cottontail words and phrases
✔️ guidelines for how to optimize nature observation during a group walk through a local Cottontail habitat
✔️ closing story, “Cottontail’s Gift”, to further inspire nature connection in your own backyard