Curated OER
Polar Bears in Captivity
In this polar bears worksheet, students answer short answer questions about how polar bear's needs are met at the zoo. Students complete 6 questions.
Curated OER
Caught Between Worlds: Frontier Life as Reflected in Captivity Narratives
Young scholars analyze captivity narratives written between the 1600's and 1800's. In this narrative lesson, students think critically about the interaction between Native peoples and the settlers to understand the cultural beliefs held...
Curated OER
Bison Calculations
Students discuss how animals are cared for when they are captured. Using calculations, they determine how much food and water it takes for one bison and compare their water intake to humans. They also compare their weight to that of a...
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: Abraham
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a literary text about an elephant who escaped captivity to go back into the wild and answer questions on comprehension, dynamic characterization, textual evidence, main idea, and more....
Other
Moeller Haus: Isaiah Commentary
This is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the Book of the prophet Isaiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Read Works: Heart Sick
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about gorillas in captivity who are dying from a disease that affects their hearts. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Isais (Isaiah)
This article traces the life and work of the famous Hebrew prophet, Isaiah. It notes that there were probably more than one "Isaiah" responsible for the Biblical book bearing that name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...