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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center:caribou & Reindeer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the caribou and reindeer found in arctic regions around the world. Content includes the personal observations of the 19th Century Naturalist, Edward Nelson.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about caribou. Besides finding a detailed description of the caribou, you will also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on caribou is information on their...
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BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Reindeer

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides this photo-illustrated fact sheet about the Reindeer. Once found throughout the northern latitudes, these animals are now only found in herds in Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Russia.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference information about the caribou. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this endangered animal.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Reindeer (Caribou)

For Students 9th - 10th
The San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on reindeer including details about their habitat, size, diet, family life, physical characteristics, conservation status, and fun facts.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Caribou

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The focus of this NatureWorks resource is the Caribou. The content includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the reindeer or caribou. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, its migratory range, and threats from predators.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Reindeer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about reindeer with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Other

Being Caribou: Five Months on Foot With the Endangered Porcupine Caribou Herd

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the endangered Porcupine Caribou Herd with Karsten and Leanne as they "become caribou" for a season. Students can watch a movie, read their diary and view slides of the herd.
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Other

Encounters: Wild Explorer: Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to Caribou to learn comprehensive facts about the lives of the fascinating caribou with pictures and sounds, by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.
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Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Ancient Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric ancient caribou. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Caribou

For Students 4th - 8th
Caribou, or Reindeer, is the only deer species in which both males and females have candelabra-like antlers. They live in large, migratory herds along the tree line of northern forests, eating mostly grass-like plants and shrubs in...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the caribou and an accompanying photo illustrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to migrate to find its food supply.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Reindeer Facts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fun flipchart uses the Activotes to quiz students on their knowledge of reindeer trivia.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Tundra Animals

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explore this comprehensive resource on the birds and mammals of the tundra. This resource features information such as diet, class, order, size, habitat, conservation range and the like.
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PBS

Pbs: How Much Tundra to Feed a Caribou?

For Students 3rd - 8th
An online activity that has stated objectives, activities, background information, evaluation and resources. A bonus - elementary and secondary extensions.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Taiga Animal Printouts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful pictures of animals found in the taiga biome such as the arctic fox, bald eagle, gray wolf, and muskrat. Information is provided about each animal when clicked.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Wildlife Portfolio

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center offers a portfolio of arctic animals. A page dedicated to each animal provides a physical description, personal observations of the animal in the wild, and several pictures.