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Unit Plan
Other

Vancouver Aquarium: Harbor Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
Are harbour seal populations endangered? What role does the harbour seal play in the ecosystem? How does the harbour seal reproduce? Find the answers to these questions and more in this enlightening site.
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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Harbor Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the harbor seal, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with seals with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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Interactive
Math Science Nucleus

Math/science Nucleus: Harbor Seal Animation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This animation discusses the harbor seal in a storybook format. It follows the life of Phoca the seal as she is born and travels through the ocean.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, economic importance (negative/positive), and conservation status are all part of this complete site.
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Handout
Other

Marine Mammal Center: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete site that presents a wide range of information on the Harbor seal. Links can be found that provide information on other seals.
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Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, and physical and special characteristics of the Harbor Seal.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the harbor seal focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
Other

Fishin'for Facts: Harbor Seal

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise site that delves into the scientific name, physical characteristics, diet, distribution, and predators.
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Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the harbor seal by reading this brief article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide presents quick facts and information on the appearance, communication, mating habits, and other unique characteristics of...
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Article
Scientific American

Scientific American: Seal Epidemic Begins Anew

For Students 9th - 10th
This archived article from Scientific American (July 12, 2002) highlights a devastating disease that is drastically affecting the harbor seal migratory population in the North Sea.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, range, appearance, and conservation status of the harbor seal.