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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Lakes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is a lake? Discover the answer to this question when you explore this informative resource. This site provides information on how temperature and seasonal changes effects lakes, how lakes are formed, how lakes compare in numbers to...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Second Grade Science: A World of Ice and Water

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers different bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ponds and Lakes Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this study guide to review the main concepts of ponds and lakes.
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eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Freshwater Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
A reference page describing freshwater ecosystems, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
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Handout
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Lakes can be found in virtually every part of North Carolina, although all of the state's natural freshwater lakes of consequence are located in the eastern region of the state. Most North Carolina lakes are relatively shallow bodies of...
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Handout
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Lake Mattamuskeet

For Students 9th - 10th
Lake Mattamuskeet-so named by Algonquian Indians-is North Carolina's largest natural lake. The ancient body of water has not escaped man's intervention. Originally, Mattamuskeet was a shallow, self-contained lake without creeks or rivers...
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Unit Plan
Other

An Aquatic Adventure

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this WebQuest, you must pick a type of water habitat to create a new aquarium, choose three animals that can coexist in this habitat and design your own aquarium.
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Handout
Other

Monroe County Women's Disability Network: Maps & Globes: Water Forms

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is provided for by the Monroe County Women's Disability Network. Some basic information about water on our planet and the various water forms that make up three-quarters of the earth's surface. Includes some simple quizzes to...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Freshwater Biomes: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of freshwater biomes, and its effect on living things. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Freshwater Biomes."
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Freshwater Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the freshwater aquatic biome. Ecosystems such as rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands, swamps, and bogs.
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Website
Other

Land Between the Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Land Between the Lakes is a national recreation area on the border of Tennessee and Kentucky that offers hiking, biking, camping, hunting, water sports, horseback riding, and much more. The park also has an elk and bison prairie,...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Landforms

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students analyze the formation of lakes and volcanoes in depth. Students read Living Library references to locate, select, and make use of relevant information.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Map Skills Germany

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson map skills are reinforced by identifying physical features in Germany. Mountains, rivers, lakes, and land elevation are discussed. Political maps identify population and cities.
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World Geography Games

World Geography Games: Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the world's major lakes by taking this interactive quiz.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Bullfrog

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the American Bullfrog, large amphibians and frogs that can jump high.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Lakes

For Students K - 1st
What is a lake? Learn about some famous lakes in the world and how they are formed.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Top 10 Lakes by Area and Depth

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the geography of the world's lakes and top 10 lakes listed by area size and depth on this website.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Water Bodies

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains the different bodies of water and their characteristics.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Living Lakes: Lake Baikal

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a thorough look at the biological and geological characteristics of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Includes wonderful pictures.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Aral Sea

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is a lake? Discover the answer to this question when you explore this informative resource. This site provides information on how temperature and seasonal changes effects lakes, how lakes are formed, how lakes compare in numbers to...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Crater Lake

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is a lake? Discover the answer to this question when you explore this informative resource. This site provides information on how temperature and seasonal changes effects lakes, how lakes are formed, how lakes compare in numbers to...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Snow

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is a lake? Discover the answer to this question when you explore this informative resource. This site provides information on how temperature and seasonal changes effects lakes, how lakes are formed, how lakes compare in numbers to...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Lake Scene

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what a lake is, why they are important and how they change with age.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Photo of Lake Superior

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.