Curated OER
The Great American Alligator
In this alligator learning exercise, students read a short essay describing the natural history of this reptile. Then students complete 3 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Crocodiles!
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?
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles
This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are...
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Alligators and Crocodiles
[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....