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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the threats to the Great Lakes basin.
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Unit Plan
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Mississippi River Delta

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the conditions threatening Coastal Louisiana.
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
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Handout
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Sea Turtle

For Students 1st - 9th
Read facts about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Also learn about its conservation status and current efforts to save and protect this species in the wild.
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Activity
Other

National Wildlife Federation: Happenin' Habitats: What Is Habitat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find an overview of what a habitat is exactly. Then, for more information, click in the left hand menu for different types of habitat: forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, and arctic tundra. Authors also offer advice on creating a...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: The Red Desert

For Students 3rd - 8th
One of the last remaining high-desert ecosystems in North America, this resource presents an overview of the Red Desert in southern Wyoming offering its geographic features, local wildlife, and the threats to the lands.
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Article
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Survival by Handout?

For Students 9th - 10th
Endangered species are often elusive and human sightings of the animals can be rare. The San Joaquin kit fox, however, listed as endangered since 1967 has learned to survive in urban and suburban areas.
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Article
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Bright Lights, Bird City

For Students 9th - 10th
Birds of prey--raptors--are increasingly making urban areas their own. Here is an interesting look at a change of habitat for these magnificent birds.
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Lesson Plan
University of North Carolina

Univ. Of Nc: Impact of Global Warming on Nc's Wildlife & Habitats [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Global warming is "the most dangerous threat to the future of wildlife," according to the National Wildlife Federation website. This visual matching activity was designed to engage students in learning about how a variety of NC species...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
The official web site of the government agency offers a broad range of information, including statistical as well as species and breed documentation. National laws and guidelines are also available, including information on where fishing...
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Article
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Shining a Light on Glass Frogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about naturalist Brian Kubicki and his long-term study of glass frogs and other amphibians in Costa Rica.
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Fed.: Restoring the Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wildlife Federation has committed itself to saving the wildlife and habitat of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill area. They report on how many animals have been reported dead, how many are oiled but alive and how many cleaned and...
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: How to Set Up a Nesting Box

For Students 3rd - 8th
Make your backyard garden a destination location for nesting birds. This succinct but thorough site explains how to build or select a nesting box, helps you decide where to place your nesting box, discusses when to set up your box, and...
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Activity
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Bird Feeding 101

For Students 9th - 10th
Next to gardening, feeding wild birds is the second most popular hobby in North America. This concise resource describes how to provide a safe and healthy feeding environment for the birds visiting your backyard.
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Handout
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Chesapeake Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a closer look at the Chesapeake Bay, one of the world's largest active estuaries. Find out about the local people, wildlife, and what is threatening the area.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Platte River

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to briefly explore the ecosystem, discover the wildlife, and understand the threats to Nebraska's Platte River.
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Bristol Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this resource, one can briefly explore the georgraphy and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the current threats to Bristol Bay, Alaska.
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Northern Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
NWF features the Northern Forest highlighting its native people and wildlife. Threats to this massive forest of the New England forest ecosystem are identified.
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming and Water Fowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Is your state bird migrating farther north to escape the effects of global warming? This comprehensive resource answers this question by state.
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Handout
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Gray Wolf

For Students 3rd - 8th
The conservation and life of the gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is the focus of this resource. Colorful photos as well as basic facts including appearance, diet, communication, range, habitat, life span, history, reproduction,...
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Handout
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin hated the idea of an eagle as the symbol of America? Find out his choice which is actually pretty funny! Meanwhile, learn all about the great bald eagle...from physical features, habitat, mating,...
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Website
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive resource provides information on how to set up a back yard garden. Providing food, water, cover, a place to raise young, and sustaining your garden are the topics discussed.
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Handout
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr

For Students 9th - 10th
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
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Handout
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Yellowstone National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the unique features and qualities of Yellowstone National Park, including its plant and animal life.