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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: A Splash of Mink Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In the animated 11-minute story "A Splash of Mink," from the PBS KIDS series MOLLY OF DENALI, Molly and Trini must find a remedy after being sprayed by a mink. Despite getting advice from various sources about how to get rid of the...
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Website
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Habitats: Wetlands

For Students 3rd - 8th
Wetland ecosystems are extremely valuable to wildlife, supporting a greater number of animals than any other type of habitat. Wetlands also absorb flood waters; filter chemicals, sediments, and other impurities out of drinking water;...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mustelidae

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia encyclopedia article explores mustelids, a family of carnivorous mammals. Content includes a look at the range of species in this family, including a look at their common characteristics.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Ermine

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Missouri Botanical Gardens offers a general overview of the ermine, a small mammal that lives in the taiga biome. Learn about what ermines eat, how they survive, and how they raise their young.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Freshwater Marshes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this site featuring information on Freshwater Marshes. The content of this resource includes facts about marshes, photographs of marshes, and more.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: American Mink

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the behavior and habits of the American mink. A set of pictures accompanies this animal facts page.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: American Mink

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Minks (Neovison vison), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: European Mink

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of European Minks (Mustela lutreola), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Mink

For Students 4th - 8th
The American Mink, with its luxurious brown coat, is now bred on farms, or mink ranches, to provide fur to the clothing industry. This has relieved some of the stress natural populations endured from trapping over the past two centuries....