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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Hot Blooded or Cold Blooded?

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand explanation of what it means to either hot- or cold-blooded.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Nova: Crocodiles!

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS Nova site lists a table of contents on subjects involving the Crocodile. How did they outlive the dinosaurs? What makes them tick? What are the different types of crocodiles?
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Nile Crocodile

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great multi-media National Geographic site including video and audio clips all about crocodiles. There are fun facts and you can send a post card to a friend.
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Website
Other

Georgia Perimeter College: The Permian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides basic information of the changes that took place during the Permian period as well as the animals that populated the Earth during this time.
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Activity
Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Temperature Time Warp

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial by Bill Nye explains why cold-blooded creatures need a warm environment to survive.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.3 Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of fish.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.8 Salamanders

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the characteristics and behaviors of salamanders.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Reptiles

For Students 1st - 3rd
Learn important features of reptiles with this reference page. Includes pictures of common reptiles.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Reptiles for Kids: Learn All About These Scaly Animals

For Students 1st - 9th
What is a reptile and how to they live? Kids learn about these cold blooded animals including snakes, lizards, and alligators.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Vertebrate Flipchart

For Teachers 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to vertebrates and provides pictures and information on the different types of vertebrates including their characteristics, their physical and environmental needs, and...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Animal Classifications

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.