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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Porcupines

For Students 9th - 10th
Some pictures and facts about porcupines, their appearance, and behavior.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hedgehog

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on hedgehogs including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Porcupine

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This PBS Critter Guide site tells you how many quills the average porcupine has as well as other facts about this creature's natural history in text and pictures.
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Website
African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Porcupine

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the crested porcupine, found throughout East Africa. Content includes information on the porcupine's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Porcupine (Erethizon Dorsaum)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the porcupine. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, diet, how they protect themselves from predators, and reproduction.
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Harpsichord

For Students 3rd - 8th
The harpsichord looks a little like a piano, but there are enough differences to place them in two different instrument groups even though both use keyboards. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear the harpsichord.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Writing Implements

For Students 9th - 10th
Composite illustration of select writing implements.