National Park Service
Leave it to Beavers
Many people know cats mark their territories by rubbing the back of their necks to leave a scent, but not many people know beavers also leave a scent to mark their territories. During the first activity of two, scholars use their noses...
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Mammal Facts and Myths
Students write a report. In this mammals lesson plan, students learn about various mammals such as whales, beavers, bats and echidnas. Students make a diagram, write a report, brainstorm a list of myths and make a model animal.
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The Dam Builders
Students examine biodiversity issues. In this European beaver activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about the reintroduction of the species in Britain. Students complete the included biodiversity...
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B Is For Beaver
In this printing practice worksheet, students trace 4 dotted examples of Zaner-Bloser upper and lower case letter B. Students practice writing the word "beaver" on the lines provided.
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Reading Comprehension - Beavers
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 2nd graders read a short entry about beavers. They answer 3 questions based on the reading before drawing a picture of beavers building a damn.
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Beaver Drawing
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of a cartoon- style animal that appears to be a beaver. Students color the picture.
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Beaver Tales
Students investigate changes in beaver habitat areas caused by beavers and interrelationships between beavers and their environment. They visit a park to observe beaver activities and habitats.
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Hidden Picture: Spot the Beavers
In this hidden picture worksheet, students examine a detailed drawing of an outdoor scene by a river. Students find all the hidden pictures of the beavers.
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Maze: Beaver Dam
In this science worksheet, 2nd graders will complete a maze. Students will work to move the beaver at the beginning to his dam at the end of the maze.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Beavers
A good overview of the beaver's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are many good photos and detailed classification information.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: James and Maud Watt
An interesting history of James and Maud Watt in connection with their protection of beavers. A particular focus on the Hudson's Bay Company should be noted.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Beaver
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the beaver.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Eurasian Beaver
Here you can learn all about the Eurasian beaver, a large European rodent that lives in the taiga biome. Content includes information on this animal's appearance, diet, behavior, and more.
Text Project
Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 3, Issue 10: Beavers and the Environment [Pdf]
Read this magazine article to learn how beavers both help and hurt the environment they live it.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Beaver
Canadian Wildlife site features the beaver. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
Other
Bob Arnebeck's Web Page on Beavers
This colorful and comprehensive contains a wealth of beaver information and pictures. A number of links are provided to beaver related topics ranging from behavior behavior to beaver lore and stories.
University of Massachusetts
Beavers in Massachusetts
Physical characteristics, distribution, food, life cycle, and dam and lodge building are the topics featured in this effective beaver site.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: American Beaver
Comprehensive reference material on the American beaver, with information about physical characteristics, classification, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Busy Beavers
Amy Himes's article, "At the Zoo: Busy Beavers" focuses on the North American Beaver and covers topics such as The Fur Trade and Nose to Tail. Pictures are also provided.
Other
Encounters: Wild Explorer: Beaver
Scroll to Beaver to learn comprehensive facts about the lives of the impressive beaver with pictures and sounds, by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Beaver (Castor Canadensis)
Explore the world of the Beaver and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviour of this nocturnal rodent. Includes images and statistics.
Read Works
Read Works: Bring in the Beavers!
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a town that wanted to solve a problem with flooding. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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National Park Service: Acadia National Park: Animals of Acadia [Pdf]
Discover the various types of animal habitats located in Acadia National Park. Learn about the special features that allow them to live in their habitat.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Beavers
Click-through facts-and-photo file about beaver characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the countries that pinpoint its range and a video that shows these large rodents in their habitat.