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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents an overview of the major animals groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, vertebrates, invertebrates, those having live births and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Learned Behavior of Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes types of behavior that animals can learn.
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Marine Animal Tracking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson engages young scholars in an activity to monitor animal foraging behavior on a spatial scale. The students will break into groups and track each other's movements as they move through a pre-determined course. The results will...
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web provides a detailed overview of the giant squid. Content includes a focus on the giant squid's geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and more.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford University: Brooders vs Spawners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great explanation and hands-on activity to compare strategies of animal reproduction. Sea urchins and humans are compared.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Magic Rocks [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships. Then,...
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Gray Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed site that focuses on geographic location, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: House Mouse

For Students 9th - 10th
This complete site presents a wealth of information about the house mouse including topics such as habitat, physical description, reproduction, lifespan/longevity, behavior, communication, diet, predation, and more.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Southern Elephant Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on geographic range, habit, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, methods of communication, diet, predation, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status can be be found on this...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tricks for Treats: How Long Does It Take to Train Your Pet?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever been to an animal show and seen a sea lion balance a ball on his nose, or a tiger jump through a hoop? Or maybe you've met dogs who can sit, fetch, shake, or beg on command. The range of tricks that you can teach animals is...
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing detailed information about the cheetah, Animal Diversity Web also offers a wealth of pictures, specimens, and classification information for detailed study.
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Article
Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Elephants Console Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on findings from a recent study that elephants display empathy and console one another when upset. This behavior was previously thought to be unique to apes and humans. Includes a brief video [0 mins, 50 sec].
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Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Behavior of Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Boundary behavior, incident pulse, reflected pulse,and transmitted pulse are explained in this thorough tutorial. Animation and drawings are used to clarify the concepts.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Dog Toys: What Makes One a Favorite or a Flop to Fido?

For Students 3rd - 8th
It seems as though dogs, like people, have definite preferences for their play things. This fun project investigates what makes a toy interesting to a dog. In these experiments, you and your dog can have some fun while you learn about...
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Racer

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about this snake including where it can be found, its physical features, diet, behavior, etc. are found on this site, along with some photos.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Steller Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on Steller's sea lion: its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, positive and negative economic significance for humans, and conservation status.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Greater Kudu

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on the greater kudu, an African mammal, with information about its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and positive and negative economic importance for humans.
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Activity
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Save Animal Tracks as Plaster Casts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage students in the outdoors by searching for fresh animal tracks and making molds of them. Then investigate which animal might have been there.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Thinking About Thinking

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate the work of ethologists - animal behaviorists - by observing an animal's behavior (alone and then in a group) for an extended period of time. Produce a scientific report of your observations.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Who Needs Words, Anyway?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the theory that animals can learn to comprehend abstract concepts by observing to see if specific animal calls are associated with specific actions. Use scientific observation and record-keeping to collect and analyze data.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 8.6 Reproductive Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand different types of animal reproductive behavior.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 8.3 Learned Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand different types of learned behavior among animals and humans.
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Greater One Horned Rhinoceros

For Students 3rd - 8th
Reference guide to the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros that features facts on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Mountain Gorilla

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn interesting facts about the Mountain Gorilla 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...

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