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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Lizards and Snakes

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lizards and snakes belong to the largest order of reptiles, Squamata. Lizards are a large group of reptiles, with nearly 5,000 species, living on every continent...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Ophisaurus, more commonly known as the Glass Lizard.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Other

Kingsnake: Vipera Aspis

For Students 9th - 10th
Distributed throughout Europe, the Vipera aspis, is a venomous snake that preys mostly on rodents and lizards. Distribution map of Italy, pictures, and dimensions are included.
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Website
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Reptiles of Sydney Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
Sydney Harbour has a large variety of reptile species roaming through its sandstone gullies and ridges. Learn about the turtles, lizards and snakes of Australia.
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University of Guelph

Discover Canada's Aquatic Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides users with information regarding the different aspects of reptiles inhabiting Canada. Offers links to references, snakes and lizards, turtles and reptile families.
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Website
Museums Victoria

Museum Victoria

For Students 9th - 10th
Museum Victoria is Australia's largest public museum organization and is responsible for the care of the state's collections and conducting research.
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Curated OER

Kingsnake: Vipera Aspis

For Students 9th - 10th
Distributed throughout Europe, the Vipera aspis, is a venomous snake that preys mostly on rodents and lizards. Distribution map of Italy, pictures, and dimensions are included.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Still Life With a Snake, Frogs, Tortoise and a Lizard

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Still-Life with a Snake, Frogs, Tortoise and a Lizard", created by Paolo Porporaz (Oil on canvas).
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eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Vertebrate Kidneys

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you've ever wanted to know about vertebrate kidneys. Modules include Freshwater Vertebrates, Amphibians, Lizards and Snakes, Birds, Mammals, Marine Fishes. Resources can be used as classroom notes or supplemental materials.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Reptiles for Kids: Learn All About These Scaly Animals

For Students 1st - 9th
What is a reptile and how to they live? Kids learn about these cold blooded animals including snakes, lizards, and alligators.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents fascinating facts and colorful photos of a variety of reptiles plus a map of the location where they can be found.
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Other

Wildlife North America: North American Reptiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
View a comprehensive list of North American reptiles sorted by common name, scientific name, and family. By clicking on the common name, you can access photos and fun facts about each reptile.
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Other

Naturephoto: Reptiles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Actual photos of reptiles in their habitat.
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Other

Neo K12 Education: Reptiles

For Students K - 1st
Learn all about reptiles with these fun, interactive, educational videos, lessons, and games.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Reptiles

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The reptiles unit covers classification of animals into the reptile group. It also covers defense characteristics of reptiles.