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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picture Scramble: Manatee, American Alligator, Brown Pelican

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a manatee, American alligator and brown pelican. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students place...
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Other

Crocodilian Species List

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers in-depth information and photos on all living crocodilian species.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: American Alligator Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Florida Photographic Collection: Alligators in the Backyard

For Students 9th - 10th
A photographic exhibit about the American alligator, commonly found in Florida, and its place in popular culture, tourism, and the natural environment.
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Other

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Life in a Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the diverse species that live in the Florida Springs. Separate sections for fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds and mammals, insects and invertebrates, and plants.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Fresh Water Wetlands

For Students 3rd - 5th
What are fresh water wetlands? What creatures live in a wetland? Are wetlands in danger? Find out at this informative site. Use the toolbar at the left to navigate through the site.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the American alligator is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. Included are some excellent photographs of this animal.
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Website
Other

Florida Museum of Natural History: Crocodilians: The American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Florida offers a wonderful, fact filled webpage on the American Alligator.
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Activity
Other

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights general information and fun facts about reptiles; this information can be sorted by diet or region where they live. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Alligator

For Students 1st - 9th
This site provides information about the American Alligator. It includes characteristics, habitat, reproduction, range, classification and more.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that there are 21 crocodilian species? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe the alligator's features, habitat, and young. Ten close up photographs provide for an exciting look at this amazing reptile.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Who's Who of Crocodilians?

For Students 9th - 10th
Crocodiles are not the only crocodilians. Get to know the caiman, gavials, and alligator's diet, habitat, size and more.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Alligators (Alligator mississippiensis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution...
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Curated OER

Mississippi State Reptile

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Mississippi State Reptile.
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Curated OER

Mississippi State Reptile

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Mississippi State Reptile.
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Curated OER

Mississippi State Reptile

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Mississippi State Reptile.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mississippi State Reptile

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Mississippi State Reptile.
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Curated OER

American Alligator in Natural Habitat

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...
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Graphic
Curated OER

American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...