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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Big Boas of Manu

For Teachers K - 6th
Students investigate the Boa Constrictor and other snakes of the Peruvian rainforest of Manu. They watch and discuss a video, color and construct life-size paper snakes, conduct research, and write a science journal reflection.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Anaconda

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

Encyclopedia of Life: Boa Constrictor

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Boa Constrictors (Boa constrictor), 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
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Boa Constrictor

For Students 3rd - 8th
The boa constrictor is not venomous, but kills its pray by constriction. Described at the boa constrictor's characteristics, young, habitat and pray. Included is one close up image.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Boa Constrictor

For Students Pre-K - 1st
boa constrictor
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Boa Constrictor

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Boa Constrictor."