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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picture Scramble

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this picture scramble worksheet, students, in three picture scrambles, place the numbers one through nine in the lettered boxes on the right of the page to create the image on the left.
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US Navy

Office of Naval Reasearch: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
This very thorough site examines the characteristics, adaptations, status and threats, and current research associated with the California Sea Lion. Enjoy the pictures as read about this interesting mammal.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: California Sea Lion O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card and start learning bite-size pieces of useful information about the California sea lion, such as its habitat, diet, and physical characteristics.
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Website
Other

Ocean Oasis: Field Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ocean Oasis is a giant-screen film that depicts Mexico's Sea of Cortes and the Baja California desert. This companion site features much of the information the film has, such as beautiful images of animals, water, and land that have...
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Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the California Sea Lion. Watch them live on the webcam.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the California sea lion focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: California Sea Lion

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about California sea lions with photographs and a sound clip as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: California Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the California sea lion with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Handout
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
California sea lions are warm-blooded coastal dwelling mammals that glide easily through the water with their torpedo-shaped bodies and are propelled by their "winged feet." Use this resource to discover many other unique facts.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the California sea lion while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Subject matter includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habit, and other unique characteristics of this marine...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: California Sea Lion

For Students 4th - 8th
California sea lions are the best-known eared seals. All seals can hear, but earless seals (in the family Phocidae) have internal ears. Learn more about the Zalophus californianus, more commonly known as a California Sea Lion, in this...
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, range, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the California sea lion.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the California sea lion and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.