Curated OER
A Guinea Pig Makes An Excellent Classroom Pet
Third graders live alongside guinea pigs. In this biology lesson plan, 3rd graders gain direct knowledge of the guinea pig's behavior and determine if it will make a good classroom pet.
Curated OER
Cavy Care 101
In this cavy care worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to the care of guinea pigs. Prior knowledge is assumed.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Guinea Pig
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on the Guinea Pig including details about its habitat, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Feeding and Nutrition
This site describes several common guinea pig foods, including hay, pellets, fruits, and vegetables. It also covers a guinea pig's need for Vitamin C, along with treats they enjoy.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Guinea Pig (Cavia Porcellus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics Cavia Porcellus, more commonly known as the guinea pig.
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Guinea Pig Behavior
Discusses general guinea pig behavior including herd life and communication. It also has a section covering guinea pig senses and intelligence.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What in the World Is Wrong With Sammy?
This instructional activity provides students with the technology-based project researching Guinea Pigs. The trade book, Sammy, the Classroom Guinea Pig, will be used to make predictions.The students will use the facts from their...
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Guinea Pig Health: Marty the Cyber Pig
This site provides facts about guinea pig anatomy as well as nutrition. It also suggest a daily diet designed to keep a guinea pig healthy. Lastly, it offers descriptions of some common guinea pig illnesses and how to treat them.
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Care Guide
This website maps out how you should care for a guinea pig. It also discusses choosing, housing, and feeding a guinea pig.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Rock Cavy
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Rock Cavy, which is closely related to the domestic guinea pig. In addition to several pictures, the site provides...
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Guinea Pigs Online:piggie Sounds
Have you ever wondered what those piggie sounds mean. Now you can listen to examples and be amazed at what your guinea pigs may have been telling you over the years!
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Guinea Pigs Online: New Piggie Owners
New guinea pig owners and classroom keepers can get advice on the care of their favorite pets.
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Guinea Pigs Online: Piggie Nutrition
Find helpful information and pointers on guinea pig nutrition.
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Guinea Pigs Online: Piggie Health
Get health tips and find links to other sites for your guinea pig.