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Ghana's Tropical Rainforests: What Does Their Future Have To Do With Us?
Students examine the human impact on the tropical rainforests of Ghana, and the connection to people in other countries. They research the threats to rainforests by writing a campaigning leaflet and newspaper article.
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What Do You Do With A Butterfly Garden?
Fifth graders build a butterfly garden and perform caretaker duties. They volunteer to perform authentic tasks related to their personal interests. Students research butterfly gardens to determine what plants are necessary for the...
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Populations
Students calculate the area of grasslands needed to support a small pride of lions. They also identify food web links in an ecosystem and trace the energy pathways in an ecosystem.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Cheetah
The African Wildlife Foundation provides a detailed overview of the cheetah. Here you can learn about a cheetah's physical characteristics, behavior, diet, caring for young, predators, and more.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Kudu
Resource takes an exploratory look at the kudu, an African antelope. Content includes information on the kudu's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Elephant
Resource takes an exploratory look at the African elephant. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Bushbuck
This resource from the African Wildlife Foundation takes an exploratory look at the bushbuck, a shy and elusive antelope found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Content includes information on the bushbuck's physical characteristics,...
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Bushbaby
This resource takes an exploratory look at the lesser galago, also called bushbaby, one of the smallest primates. Content includes information on the bushbaby's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young,...
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Thomson's Gazelle
Resource takes an exploratory look at the Thomson's gazelle, the most common gazelle in East Africa. Content includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Bongo
This resource takes an exploratory look at the Bongo, the largest and heaviest forest antelope. Content includes information on the Bongo's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Dikdik
This resource takes an exploratory look at the dikdik, tiny antelopes of dainty appearance that are slightly larger than a hare. Content includes information on the dikdik's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for...
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Duiker
This resource takes an exploratory look at duikers, small antelopes that inhabit forest or dense bushland in East Africa. Content includes information on the duiker's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the...
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Eland
This resource takes an exploratory look at the eland, the world's largest antelope. Content includes information on the eland's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Grant's Gazelle
Resource takes an exploratory look at Grant's Gazelle. Content includes information on this gazelle's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Hartebeest
Resource takes an exploratory look at the hartebeest. Content includes information on the hartebeest's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Gerenuk
Resource takes an exploratory look at the gerenuk, a long-necked gazelle found in East Africa. Content includes information on this gazelle's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Impala
Resource takes an exploratory look at the impala, a slender, medium-sized antelope so adaptable that it is found from southern Africa to the northern limits of East Africa. Content includes information on the impala's physical...
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African Wildlife Foundation: Kob
Resource takes an exploratory look at the kob, a small antelope found in Africa. Content includes information on the kob's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Oryx
Resource takes an exploratory look at the oryx, a large antelope of striking appearance with long, spearlike horns. Content includes information on the oryx's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and...
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African Wildlife Foundation: Sable
Resource takes an exploratory look at the sable, a barrel-chested antelope with a short neck and a long face found in East Africa. Content includes information on the sable's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for...
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African Wildlife Foundation: Sitatunga
Resource takes an exploratory look at the sitatunga, one of the only true amphibious antelope. Content includes information on the sitatunga's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Topi
Resource takes an exploratory look at the topi, one of the most socially advanced antelopes. Content includes information on the topi's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation: Wildebeest
Resource takes an exploratory look at the wildebeest. Content includes information on the wildebeest's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Baboon
Resource takes an exploratory look at the baboon. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.