Curated OER
Imagine a Kelp Forest
Students write a story based on their research of the kelp forest. In this ecosystem lesson, students view a video and research the kelp forest ecosystem. They write a short story imagining the discovery of a new species in the kelp forest.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Otter
This resource provides extensive information about otters, including photos and an audio clip.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: One Morning
This two-stanza poem uses strong sensory imagery to describe upsetting discoveries one morning.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sea Otters
A resource that explores the otter's life at sea with emphasis on keeping warm, diet, social life, and mother and pup. A live cam is set up to view the sea otters. Other sites (Marine Mammals and Octopus's) can be accessed.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Otter (Lutra Canadensis)
Provides photographs and a fact card about otters. Discusses where they are found, diet, physical appearance, reproduction, and facts about their feet and teeth.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Giant Otter
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the giant otter. Special focus is given to why this animal is endangered, and conservation projects currently underway. Additional learning activities are also...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center Mammals Sea Otter
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Sea Otters that also includes a picture and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Eurasian River Otter
Use this site to learn more about this playful member of the weasel family through this detailed fact sheet and these wonderful photos.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Otters
Discover more about how otters live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this informative resource. This condensed site will benefit students who need help narrowing their research information.
Other
St. Johns River Water Management District: Raleigh's Den
Enter the world of the river otter and learn about conservation efforts at Florida's St. Johns River system. Meet Raleigh Otter and learn about his habitat and daily activities. Includes facts about otters and links to coloring pages and...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Asian Small Clawed Otter Fact Sheet
As part of the Asia Trail exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Asian Small-clawed Otter. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on...