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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this lesson the students will review the 2 groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates. They will be actively involved in classifying animals. An Activote assessment is also included.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Classifying Critters

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students understand how to classify animals. There are 3 groups in this flipchart - reptiles, fish, and birds. Included in the flipchart are web links, Activote questions,...
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Activity
Study Languages

Study Spanish: Las Tortugas De Caparazon Gigante

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions aboutthe giant domed tortoises living on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Reptile Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the ecology of reptiles.
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Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals:salt Water/estuarine Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about salt water crocodiles. What makes them different than fresh water crocodiles? Where are they found? What kind of habitat do they live in?
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Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Western Swamp Tortoise

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to the facts about an endangered Australian tortoise called the Western Swamp Tortoise.
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Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Thorny Devil

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site learn about this unusual lizard found in Australia. There are images to discover how this lizard got its name.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Snake

For Students K - 1st
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this reptile that has over 3,000 different species.
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Handout
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Living Things Families

For Students 9th - 10th
What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.
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Interactive
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Animal Tic Tac Toe

For Students K - 1st
This learning game is designed to help young students distinguish between insects, reptiles, and mammals.
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Website
Other

Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education

For Students 9th - 10th
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Cobras Facts

For Students 1st - 8th
Provides 16 amazing facts about cobras.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Dinosaur Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Read a brief history of dinosaurs and how fossils are formed. Learn about the three main dinosaur periods, plant-eating dinosaurs, meat-eating dinosaurs, the end of dinosaurs, and other interesting facts.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Anaconda the World's Largest Snakes

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discover where anacondas live, the different types, special features, and other interesting facts.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Turtle vs Tortoise: Difference and Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn the difference between turtles and tortoises, the different types, and other interesting facts.
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Handout
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Aldabra Tortoise

For Students 9th - 10th
The Aldabra tortoise is one of the largest tortoises, second only to the Galapagos tortoise. Use this resource to learn more about this long-living animal.
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Handout
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Komodo Dragon

For Students 9th - 10th
The Komodo dragon is a venomous species of lizard and the largest living species of lizard. Use this resource to discover other fascinating facts about this lethal predator.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Green Anaconda

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the green anaconda.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Narrow Headed Softshell Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the narrow-headed softshell turtle.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Mt. Mang Pitviper

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of the Mt.Mang pitviper.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, habitat, and conservation status of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
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Handout
Other

Houston Zoo: Green Anaconda

For Students 9th - 10th
Content includes basic animal facts about the green anaconda.
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Handout
Other

Houston Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 3rd - 8th
Meet the American alligator, discover fun facts, and learn about conservation status.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: King Cobra

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, and appearance of the king cobra.