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Animal Sentences
In this animal recognition learning exercise, students read through the sentences to recognize the animals. Students also color the pictures of the animals.
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The Name Game
Students identify animals and their babies. In this animal name instructional activity, students come up with other animals whose babies have the same name. Students use the names of animals and their babies to write poems.
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Animals
For this animals worksheet, students look at pictures of animals and decide the correct name of the animal and write sentences that start with "this is a" or "this is an". Students complete 2 activities.
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Emergent Literacy
Students practice speaking and spelling words, and recognize and demonstrate understanding of sounds (phonemes) that each letter contains. Students focus specifically on letter S and its sound.
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Animal Word Search by Hannah Sutherland
In this student made animal word search instructional activity, students search for animal words hidden within the puzzle. They search for words such as butterfly, koala, meerkat, and whale.
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What Can They Do?
In this language arts worksheet, students answer 10 questions either with "No, they can't!" or "Yes, they can!" Example: "Can crocodiles climb trees? No, they can't!" Students then look at 5 picture clues and write something the person...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant Seal (Mirounga)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Mirounga, more commonly known as the Elephant Seal.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Northern Elephant Seal
A variety of information on Northern Elephant Seals, such as habitat, diet, conservation efforts and cool facts, is provided at this resource.
Other
U.c. Santa Cruz: Elephant Seal Tracking Studies
Discusses ongoing research programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which are studying elephant seals. The scientists are using time-depth recorders to study migration and feeding behavior in these seals.
Other
Tasmania Online: Parks & Wildlife Service: Southern Elephant Seal
A brief page of information on physical characteristics and diet of the southern elephant seal.
NOAA
Noaa: Threatened, Endangered & Depleted Seals & Sea Lions
Resource provides information about endangered and depleted seals and sea lions. Great photos of the animals and clear, readable information.
Other
Marine Mammal Center: Northern Elephant Seal
This effective site presents a good deal of information including description, range/habitat, behavior, mating and breeding, and endangered species status. Links are provided to other seal sites.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Southern Elephant Seal
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...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Elephant Seal
Information about the northern elephant seal is found here, along with some photos.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Elephant Seal
As is often the case in species where males compete to mate with as many females as possible, northern elephant seal males are much larger than females (1,800 kg versus 650 kg on average). Competitions can be battles, but more often...
Other
Wonder Club: Elephant Seal
A comprehensive site that contains information on habits, breeding, food, hunting, and special adaptations. Key bullet-pointed facts are also provided for size, breeding, and lifestyle.
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Photo of Ucsc Biologists Tagging an Elephant Seal
Discusses ongoing research programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which are studying elephant seals. The scientists are using time-depth recorders to study migration and feeding behavior in these seals.
Other
People and Places: Seals
Read and discover information on seal habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, and diet.
Other
Fishin for Facts Library
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
Other
Ocean Oasis: Field Guide
Ocean Oasis is a giant-screen film that depicts Mexico's Sea of Cortes and the Baja California desert. This companion site features much of the information the film has, such as beautiful images of animals, water, and land that have...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
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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A 400 Kg Female Elephant Seal Is Weighed After Being Sedated
A broad selection of images featuring Antarctic exploration can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: "The Jungle Book" by Kipling (Full Text)
This site presents the full text of Rudyard Kipling's book, "The Jungle Book." Content includes a brief summary.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.