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My Mini Book About...
Elementary learners complete a mini book on polar bears. The resource contains four pages, each a quarter of a page, including one title page with a picture of a polar bear and a space for kids to write their names.
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Alligator Alley
Students identify alligator body parts, feeding patterns, habitats, and conditions necessary for their survival in the wild. They identify ways that people influence the quality of life of all creatures on Earth, including themselves and...
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Reptile and Amphibian Word Search
In this reptile and amphibian instructional activity, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 24 terms associated with the different types of reptiles and amphibians.
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Preschool Coloring Page - Alligator
In this preschool coloring page worksheet, students use crayons or markers to color a blackline master sheet of an alligator.
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Reptiles Puzzle
In this reptiles word search puzzle, students identify the names of reptiles. A list of 18 names is provided to assist the students in their search.
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Alligator Drawing
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of an alligator up on his hind legs. Students color the picture.
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The Great American Alligator
For this alligator worksheet, students read a short essay describing the natural history of this reptile. Then students complete 3 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
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Alligator and Crocodile Research
Second graders complete a KWL chart on alligators and crocodiles. They brainstorm questions that they want to answer in their research of alligators and crocodiles. Students read Snap A Book About Alligators and Crocodiles and Zoobooks...
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Alligator
Students create a model of an alligator out of clay using both artwork and research to guide their finished work.
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Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: American Alligator Fact Sheet
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...
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Florida Photographic Collection: Alligators in the Backyard
A photographic exhibit about the American alligator, commonly found in Florida, and its place in popular culture, tourism, and the natural environment.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reptiles
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles
This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are...
Other
On Deck: Submarines in the Civil War
The Hunley wasn't the only submarine used in the Civil War. Read this comprehensive look at the research into underwater warfare and the results of that research.
University of Florida
Flmnh: Crocodiles
The Florida Museum of Natural History provides photographs of alligators, caimans, crocodiles and charials can be used for reports and presentations as well as wildlife/reptile lesson plans.
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
Other
Fun Facts About Alligators
Did you know an alligator can't move its tongue? Or that when it's born it has an egg tooth to get out of its shell? Find out more fun and interesting facts about alligators including lots of amazing photographs!
How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works: Animals: Crocodiles
Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that include crocodiles and alligators. You can look at the anatomy of a crocodile then listen to some sounds while you learn to speak crocodilian.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: American Alligator
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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Britton: Crocodilians Natural History and Conservation.
This site from the Crocodilians Natural History contains information on Crocodiles. Site has information broken up into five sections.
Other
Florida Museum of Natural History: Crocodilians: The American Alligator
The University of Florida offers a wonderful, fact filled webpage on the American Alligator.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis)
View images and read statistics and facts about Alligators, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behaviour, breeding habits, and status as an endangered species.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Alligator
This site provides information about the American Alligator. It includes characteristics, habitat, reproduction, range, classification and more.