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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Species Charades

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students identify endangered species. In this endangered species lesson, the teacher leads a discussion about endangered species, then the class plays a game of charades to pantomime animal behavior.
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Unit Plan
Sea World

Shark!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Is that a shark? Here's a 10-lesson unit that will have learners expanding their definition of what a shark actually is as they examine different features, habitats, and diets. They explore endangered species, using information cards...
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Lesson Plan
Towson University

The Wildlife Forensics Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can science put an end to the poaching of endangered species? Show your young forensic experts how biotechnology can help save wildlife through an exciting electrophoresis lab. Grouped pupils analyze shark DNA to determine if it came...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Species Charades

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to a unit on endangered species. They study the diversity of endangered animals through a game of charades. After the game, students will discuss the animals that were acted out and why some of them are endangered.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Steller Sea Lions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Steller sea lions worksheet, students read information and do activities on four pages. Students put life cycle events in chronological order.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aloha, Hawaii!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the Hawaiian version of The Three Little Pigs, to study cultures and traditions of the island. They gather and study resources about the culture, people, and endangered species of Hawaii.
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Lesson Plan
California Academy of Science

Banishing Bycatch

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Bycatch is a sad reality for many sea turtles, dolphins, and sharks; it occurs when they get unintentionally caught in commercial fishing nets. The class plays a game using popcorn and crackers, each child will attempt to catch the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feature Column: Virtual Field Trips

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover ways to stay healthy by utilizing Internet education software.  In this computer technology lesson, students investigate Internet programs that simulate a field trip by showing images and video.  Students participate in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animals: Dolphins

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students use the internet to discover information about dolphins. They examine their behavior, appearance and distribution of dolphins.
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Handout
Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Porbeagle Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet giving information about the endangered porbeagle shark, which inhabits the northwest Atlantic Ocean, in the St. Lawrence Seaway and the waters off Newfoundland. The conservation efforts being made to revive the population...
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Graphic
Other

Shark Watch: The Great Danger for the Great White Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
This full-color infographic illustrates the decline of the great white shark in South Africa.
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Handout
University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Great Hammerhead

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the great hammerhead. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance and danger to...
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Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Fish Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Do fish sleep? Do they chew food? Can any fish swim backwards? How many Pinnipeds are on the Endangered Species List? Find out the answers to these questions and many...