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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Crocodiles Sleep With One Eye Watching

For Students 2nd - 5th
Brief article reports on new research into how crocodiles sleep.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Supersize Crocs: Crocodile Secrets of Survival

For Students 9th - 10th
Documentary on the search for crocodiles measuring twenty feet or more in length, and the challenges to survival they face, e.g., from hunters. The reasons for their survival from dinosaur times are also examined.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the American alligator and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and more.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents fascinating facts and colorful photos of a variety of reptiles plus a map of the location where they can be found.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: To Help the Monkey Cross the River

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem explains how the monkey crosses a river without getting hurt.
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Unit Plan
University of Florida

Flmnh: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History provides photographs of alligators, caimans, crocodiles and charials can be used for reports and presentations as well as wildlife/reptile lesson plans.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a crocodile, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Activity
abcteach

Abcteach: Rain Forest

For Teachers 1st - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides numerous links to facts, photos, information and activities all dealing with the rain forest. Teachers will find these links helpful in planning activities and lesson plans on the...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Clickable Croc

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site examines the role of the key parts of the crocodile. It specifically looks at the structure and function of the teeth, feet, tail, nostrils, skin, stomach, eyes, ears, and throat.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Nova Online: Wresting With Crocs

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating interview with Dr. Alison Leslie who describes the danger and excitement associated which capturing a crocodile. Many interesting questions are answered like how do you weigh a half-ton croc and how do you stomach pump a croc.
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Website
Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: American Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the American Crocodile. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon for some rare footage.
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Unit Plan
How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: Animals: Crocodiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that include crocodiles and alligators. You can look at the anatomy of a crocodile then listen to some sounds while you learn to speak crocodilian.
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Website
Other

Britton: Crocodilians Natural History and Conservation.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Crocodilians Natural History contains information on Crocodiles. Site has information broken up into five sections.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc Nature: Crocodile Family

For Students 9th - 10th
Crocodiles and the dwarf crocodile is a family of reptiles within the Crocodile order. The Nile crocodile, American Crocodile, and mugger crocodile are example members of this family. Learn more about the crocodile family in this...
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Handout
Other

Wildlife North America: North American Reptiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
View a comprehensive list of North American reptiles sorted by common name, scientific name, and family. By clicking on the common name, you can access photos and fun facts about each reptile.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Caiman (Caimaninae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Caiman, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behavior, and much more.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Crocodile (Crocodylus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry offers statistical facts on Crocodiles with details about their history, feeding habits, and personalities.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Alligators and Crocodiles

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Crocodilia, containing both alligators and crocodiles, is an order of large reptiles. Reptiles belonging to Crocodilia are the closest living relatives of birds....
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Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Crocodiles

For Students K - 1st
Crocodiles are among the largest reptiles in the world, and they are also some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. Crocodiles and their close relative, the alligator, are responsible for more human deaths each year than any...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: American Alligator

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about American alligators with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: African Dwarf Crocodile

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about African dwarf crocodiles with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.13 Crocodilia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about crocodiles and alligators.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Nile Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...