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Curated OER

Tree Search

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders plan and conduct investigations to identify and record tree species. They complete Forest Plotter and write about tree species found and draw pictures of them.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why Care About Amphibian Population Decline and Malformations?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the reasons for preserving wildlife. They look at reasons for amphibian malformations and write an essay about the ethical issues that this brings up. They listen to the teacher read quotes about extinction and how the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Change by Chance?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are able to see the role of chance in evolution. The activity is similar to the party game "gossip" or "telephone." Students start off with a drawing of an animal which changes as they pass their copies of the animal to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Italy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read stories about Italy and identify main events and characters. They take an imaginary trip to Italy and write a story about their adventures. In addition, they practice several italian words and phrases.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Animals A-Z Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this alphabetical animals word search worksheet, students locate 26 words hidden in the puzzle. They find one animal word for each letter of the alphabet.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oddball Out: Amphibians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various amphibians to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Aquarium Field Trip

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this water animals instructional activity, students study the animals that can be found in an aquarium. Students must be able to identify the eight different animals.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Supreme Court

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the redistricting process.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders examine the electoral map.  Students write an essay posing an argument for the redistricting process. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Shapebook: "Look What We Found!"

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this newt instructional activity, students complete 5 fill in the blank questions regarding animal characteristics of a newt. Students complete answers inside a fishbowl shape instructional activity.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Spotted Salamander

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Spotted Salamanders. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Salamander and Newt

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on salamanders and newts including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Salamanders

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Salamanders are characterized by slender bodies, short legs, and long tails. They are most closely related to the caecilians, little-known legless amphibians. Learn...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma Tigrinum)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Ambystoma Tigrinum, more commonly known as the Tiger Salamander.
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Spotted Salamander

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read interesting facts on the Spotted Salamander including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Salamander (Caudata)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the salamander, an amphibian. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, the diversity of species, their unique skin and gland secretions, and population decline from threats to...
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.8 Salamanders

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the characteristics and behaviors of salamanders.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Blue Spotted Salamander

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
The marbled salamander lives in forests and woodlands in the eastern part of the United States, where it is an endangered species in certain states. Students and teachers will find the content to include a look at the species' life...
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Red Backed Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Western Red-Backed Salamander through the exploration of this resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and range to life cycle and diet.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander)

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on the Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and conservation status as well as other information and pictures.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Yellow Spotted Salamander

For Students 9th - 10th
With a number of images and text, characteristics of the Yellow-spotted Salamander are discussed.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Salamanders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a salamander, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Keeper of the Salamander's Order

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Keeper of the Salamander's Order by William Shattuck, fiction book for children.

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