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Printables
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My Mini Book About...

For Teachers 1st - 4th
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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Lesson Plan
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Alligator Alley

For Teachers 1st - 6th
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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Worksheet
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Reptile and Amphibian Word Search

For Students 6th - 10th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Preschool Coloring Page - Alligator

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this preschool coloring page worksheet, students use crayons or markers to color a blackline master sheet of an alligator.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Reptiles Puzzle

For Students 4th - 7th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Alligator Drawing

For Students K - 1st
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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Worksheet
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The Great American Alligator

For Students 6th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Alligator and Crocodile Research

For Teachers 2nd
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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Curated OER

Alligator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a model of an alligator out of clay using both artwork and research to guide their finished work.
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Handout
Other

Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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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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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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Other

On Deck: Submarines in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
University of Florida

Flmnh: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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Other

Fun Facts About Alligators

For Students 1st - 8th
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!
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Unit Plan
How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: Animals: Crocodiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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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

Britton: Crocodilians Natural History and Conservation.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Crocodilians Natural History contains information on Crocodiles. Site has information broken up into five sections.
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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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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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.