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Hidin' Out

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders draw three major Underground Railroad routes crossing Indiana on an outline map and include habitats and towns. They produce an oral history involving at least three natural habitats and one human habitat.
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Seven Quacks Me Up

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the day and night sky and add a page for the number 7 to their countiing books.
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Five Fingers for Eating Lunch

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the book, The M&M's Brand Counting Book, discuss the one-to-one correspondence and count the candies in the story. They focus on the number five, and listen to the story Sun Up, Sun Down, discussing the...
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Six Insect Legs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe and discuss the sun's position in the sky. They explore the number six, read various number books, and create the number six page for a counting book.
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"The Bridge"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read poem, "The Bridge," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, discuss how they are connected to other human beings, both past and present, and create time capsules including their favorite memorabilia.
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Make Way for Wild Migrants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss the threats facing migratory species and track the seasonal journeys of wildlife in real space and in cyberspace. Once they have gathered information from several sources, they create a portfolio to share with others...
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Snacks in a Bag

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners brainstorm a list of their favorite snacks. Using clues, they identify the type of snack being described. On a map, they identify and locate the origin of the ingredients used to make it. They write their own clues for...
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Getting to Know All About You

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students learn each other's name and at the same time become familiar with the name of an endangered species. Without the student watching, their name and the name of an endangered species is placed on their back with tape. Students go...
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ABC Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this science worksheet, students match up eight pictures of animals to their names and then guess at the answers to eleven questions about animals.
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World Geography Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this world geography worksheet, students answer several questions based on world geography and landmarks. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Organizer
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Puritans

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Puritan worksheet, students read a page that describes the ideals and living conditions of the Puritans. They look at an image of what the Puritans looked like. There are no questions associated with this page.
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What's All the Buzz About?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils discuss why we should be kind to one another. In this social skills lesson plan, students read and respond to a story about how saying mean things can hurt someone's feelings.
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Worksheet
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Animal Poetry

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this animal poetry worksheet, students gather information about an animal and follow a sample to write an animal poem. Page has links to additional activities.
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Dialogue Disguises

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read a story out loud to a partner and change their voices and expressions when depicting specific characters. In this language arts lesson plan, students focus on the person's voice who is reading to them, while keeping track...
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Ursus International Conservation Institute: Black Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an in-depth description of black bears. Includes numerous images.
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Into the Outdoors

Into the Outdoors: Black Bear Biology

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents information about the black bear. Watch the accompanying video to learn how this omnivore's adaptation allows it to survive and reproduce. Site also includes lesson plans about the black bear. [10:22]
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Article
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Bear Essentials of Hibernation

For Students 9th - 10th
The hibernation of bears is described in detail. Information about the actions of bears leading up to hibernation, the physiological changes that bears experience during hibernation and the 'waking up' process are given. General black...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the American Black Bear through this informative resource. Gain a new perspective of this mighty animal when you learn more about its' habitat, behavior, characteristics, and more.
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San Francisco Zoo: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, diet, and conservation status of the American Black Bear.
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Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian Wildlife site features the Black Bear. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
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Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Black Bear. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Bear (Ursus Americanus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Black Bear and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, evolution, breeding, diet, conservation status, and behavior of this widespread bear. Includes images and statistics.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus Tibetanus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated entry describes the Asiatic Black Bear while providing details about its evolution, habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, breeding, diet, conservation status, and more.

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