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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Family Structure of Elephants

For Students 9th - 10th
In this TEDYouth Talk, O'Connell-Rodwell details her work observing these incredible, social animals, examining several individual characters that play, bond and argue in tight-knit extended families eerily similar to our own.
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BBC

Bbc: Animals on the Edge: Elephants

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the threats to elephants? What specific species are in trouble and what can you do about it? These questions are all addressed by this resource.
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Other

Field Trip Earth: Elephants of Cameroon

For Students 9th - 10th
Field Trip Earth takes you on an exciting adventure to learn about the endangered African Elephant. On this site, one can explore this project, the species, and its habitat. Also learn what threatens this animal in its own environment.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: African Elephant

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about African elephants with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Sound clip included.
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Other

Zoo Miami: African Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a general overview plus interesting facts about the African elephant's diet, size, weight, habitat, and conservation.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: African Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
The African elephant is the largest living land-dwelling animal. Use this resource to discover unique facts about this herbivorous animal.
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Other

Zoo Miami: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a general overview plus interesting facts about the Asian elephant's diet, size, weight, habitat, and conservation.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Asian elephant and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.