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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Montane Shrew

For Students 4th - 8th
Montane Shrews are among the most common shrews, and do well in a variety of moist habitats: thick, grassy areas near streams or rivers; meadows; thickets of willow and alder; spruce-fir forests; and alpine tundra. They are dietary...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Florida Mouse

For Students 4th - 8th
Hot, dry, sandy uplands in central and coastal Florida are habitats for prickly pear cactus, pocket gophers, gopher tortoises, and the Florida Mouse. Gopher tortoises dig long, deep burrows that provide homes for Florida Mice and as many...
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University of California

Ucmp: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.
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Other

Evidence for Evolution: Fossil Record

For Students 9th - 10th
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. In this section he discusses how fossil records provide undeniable examples of evolutionary change.
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Website
Other

Georgia Perimeter College: The Permian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides basic information of the changes that took place during the Permian period as well as the animals that populated the Earth during this time.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum Society: Arthropods

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glow Worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Arachnocampa Luminosa, more commonly known as the Glow Worm.
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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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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Arthropods

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of arthropods.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Sponges

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of sponges.
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Website
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Creepy Cave Crawlers

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about new insect species found within caves. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Animal Ecosystems, Adaptations and Food Chains

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive reference tool investigates insects with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, evolution, and external links.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Information About the Hydrostatic Skeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a hydrostatic skeleton is and the types of organisms that have one. Describes examples from six phyla and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of skeleton.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will explain the reasons that society groups and classifies. The lesson has a hands-on component that helps students connect everyday grouping with the way that scientists group and classify all living organisms.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Abc Book of Fauna

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is to provide young scholars the opportunity to explore the various types of fauna (animals) found in the various biomes throughout the world.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core biology concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
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Handout
San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Scallop

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief look at fossil evidence that reveals the life and ecological interactions of the extinct scallop.
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Other

Tampa Bay Business Journal: Leeches and Maggots and Medicine, Oh My!

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article explains how leeches are used in microsurgery to assist in the reattachment of body parts.
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Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: Skeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find out what a skeleton is with this quick fact sheet.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Reproduction Process of Sea Urchins

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the physical characteristics of sea urchins and how reproduction takes place.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Libbie Henrietta Hyman (1888 1969)

For Students 9th - 10th
Libbie Henrietta Hyman (1888-1969) graduated from the University of Chicago in 1910 and earned a Ph.D. degree from Chicago in 1915. She stayed at the university with an appointment as a research assistant until 1931 because, despite her...

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