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Handout
The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Killer Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual zoo site contains some interesting information regarding this sought after creature. Provides a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
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eBook
NOAA

Noaa: Endangered Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
"There are currently seven species of cetaceans in U.S. waters that are protected under the Endangered Species Act." This site provides links to each species as well as provides colorful and engaging pictures.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Killer Whale

For Students 4th - 8th
Killer whales live in all the oceans between the Arctic and Antarctic ice packs. Given this enormous range and their predatory lifestyle, it is not surprising that they are adaptable, with an excellent memory, intelligence, and a...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Dolphins

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn how dolphins eat, sleep, and live together. Bottlenose dolphins and orcas travel the ocean in pods.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Killer Whale

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides two pages which briefly explore the variety of species of marine mammals.