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PPT
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Giant Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow of captioned photographs of the giant octopus, with links to a video of feeding time in the giant octopus tank and to other animals from the deep reef--the sheep crab, wolf-eel, and lingcod.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Heads and Feet

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Solve this problem about hens and sheep and practice your algebraic thinking all at the same time. A solution is provided at this one page website.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Alpine Chipmunk

For Students 4th - 8th
Alpine chipmunks live only at high elevations in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. They are found in rocky areas such as rock-bordered alpine meadows, talus slopes, and rockslides, with such other mammals as pikas, ermine,...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Charles Burnett

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Charles Burnett, an American filmmaker who gained critical acclaim for his realistic and intimate portrayals of African American families. Burnett's films were revered by critics yet rarely enjoyed any commercial...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Blood Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful site provides a gallery of blood cell photos. You can observe human white blood cells, human red blood cells, sheep red blood cells, and zebrafish red blood cells. As an added bonus, you can enlarge the red blood cell...
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
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Website
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
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Website
Other

Canadian Agricultural and Food Museum (Caf)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Under the heading "Tour of the Museum," there are excellent links to information on dairy farms, small animals found in the barn, horses, beef cattle, and more! There are also teachers kits available through this site that are meant to...
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Digraph (Sh) Activity

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Come and learn more about the consonant digraph "sh" when you visit this interactive activity. This site features an audio component.
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Website
University of Michigan

The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An outstanding resource to get all your favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Activities included are suggestions on reading and teaching nursery rhymes to children at varying ages. Has a list of recommended resources that go along with...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Hiding of Black Bill by O. Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes the full text of a classic short story by O. Henry, "The Hiding of Black Bill." This story is part of the classic literature collection from Classic Reader.
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Handout
Canis Major Publications

Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles about many different dog breeds. Each gives an in-depth look at its characteristics, temperament and such. Great resource!
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Other

Holyland Corporation: Holyland Model of Ancient Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A reconstruction of Jerusalem at the time of the second temple, with photographs of important sites.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Andorra: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Andorra's tax-free economy gives it a special place in the European Union. A chart gives some quick facts about parts of the economy. From the CIA World Fact Book.
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Interactive
Other

Tech Museum of Innovation: Cloning

For Students 3rd - 8th
As part of the online exhibit on Genetics from the Tech Museum of Innovation, this site deals with cloning and specifically cloning research and details on genetics.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: German Shepherd Dog

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the German Shepherd Dog, intelligent working and obedient man's best friend.
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Lesson Plan
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Economic Activity in North America, 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1916 of North America showing the economic production areas of the region. This map is color-coded to show industrial districts, productive, and non-productive regions. The map shows the principal extraction areas for coal,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Tierra Del Fuego, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America, including Punta Arena (the southernmost city of the world), predominant mountain peaks (Mt. Hope, Mt. Darwin, Mt. Sarmiento), the Strait of Magellan, local natural resources...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Unesco: Mongolia: Uvs Nuur Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Uvs Nuur Basin (1,068,853 ha), is the northernmost of the enclosed basins of Central Asia. It takes its name from Uvs Nuur Lake, a large, shallow and very saline lake, important for migrating birds, waterfowl and seabirds. The site...
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Curated OER

Unesco: Canada: Nahanni National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Located along the South Nahanni River, one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America, this park contains deep canyons and huge waterfalls, as well as a unique limestone cave system. The park is also home to animals of the...
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Curated OER

Unesco: India: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Sheridan

For Students 9th - 10th
Major General Sheridan riding along the lines after the Battle of Fisher's Hills, Va., September 22nd, 1864. Our illustration representing General Sheridan riding along the lines after his victory at Fisher's Hill is indeed a spirited...
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Curated OER

Standford: Fascioliasis

For Students 9th - 10th
For a very complete overview of the sheep liver fluke, this site is worth viewing. Topics range from agents of infection to preventative measures. The site contains a life cycle graphic and links to additional websites.

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