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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Protist Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Protists are eukaryotes, which means their cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Most protists are single-celled. Other than these features, they...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Chordates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all related? They are all chordates. Chordates are a group of animals that includes vertebrates,...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Spider

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are about 35,000 known species of spiders in the world and this research resource site surveys these animals in text and images.
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Interactive
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm

For Students 2nd - 5th
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Introduction to Dichotomous Keys

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson serves as an introduction to the classification of plants and animals or trees. Students will investigate how to classify objects based on their similarities and differences. They will use technical writing to explain their...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Invertebrates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Animals are also often identified as being either invertebrates or vertebrates. These are terms based on the skeletons of the animals. Vertebrates have a backbone...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Interdependence of Life: How an Ecosystem Responds to Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field investigation, students will investigate the site of an environmental disturbance, identify plant and animal life within that specific area, and compare it to an adjoining forested area. Students will map both areas...
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Handout
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Animal Bytes: African Cape Buffalo

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides users with a concise list of information helpful to anyone wanting to know more about these South African ungulates. Contains scientific classification of these animals, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on...
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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Animal Bytes: African Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource for anyone seeking information on these huge creatures. Provides scientific classification of African Elephants, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Animal Classification

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart examines characteristics of each animal family (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish) It contains an assessment at the end which can be used with Activotes.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Animal Classification

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a flipchart for first graders to learn about mammals, fish, birds, amphibians and reptiles.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Northern Flying Squirrel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site provides a look at the Northern Flying Squirrel. Students and teachers can access information relating to behavior, characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, and diet through this educational site.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Rock Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how the Rock Ptarmigan lives in the Tundra when you check out this site. This resource features photographs, information on characteristics, life cycle and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wolverine

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Study the world of the Wolverine when you explore this informative source. The content of this resource includes characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and more of this member of the mustelid family.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tricolored Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Tricolored Heron. Learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, life cycle, diet, behavior, range and habitat through the exploration of this source.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Northern Shoveler

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Northern Shoveler. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Semipalmated Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a clear and concise look at the Semipalmated Plover. The information covered in the source includes characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, diet and behavior. You will also find clear photographs of this aquatic bird.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: White Nosed Coati

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site features a wide range of information on the White-Nosed Coati. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things

For Students 4th - 7th
Learn how all living things are classified.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Koala

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about koala bears.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the barn owl when you explore this educational resource. This site features information on the habitat, range, reproduction, characteristics and more of this fascinating bird of prey.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Piping Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
What would you like to know about the Piping Plover? This site features information on this fascinating aquatic bird. The content includes characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, behavior and range.

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