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Website
PBS

Pbs Nova: The Mysterious Life of Caves

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion to a PBS program in the Nova series. There are wonderful photos of the Lechuguilla cave system in New Mexico, and some new information on how caves are formed.
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Article
Other

Missouri Conservationist Online: Missouri Cave Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article describing a trip inside a cave. The article discusses the cave habitat and changes that occur as you go deeper into the cave. Includes interesting photographs.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Cave Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learn more about cave dwellers when you visit this educational resource. This site features useful websites, photographs, fun facts and more.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Carlsbad Caverns Natural Resources: The Bat Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the National Park Service website, this page provides general info. about the resident bat population, and links to more specific bat info. For the bat enthusiast!
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Let's Explore Caves!

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about caves and some of the animals that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Scholastic.com: Cave Animals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn more about cave dwellers when you visit this educational resource. This site features useful websites, photographs, fun facts and more.