PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jamaica Bay Introduction
In this video segment from WILD TV, learn about the field study of scientists observing raccoons and terrapins in Jamaica Bay.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Portuguese Man O'war
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Portuguese Man O'War, a type of jellyfish. Also includes a chart of scientific classification.
Other
Wildlife North America: North American Reptiles
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Desert Tortoise (Gopherus Agassizii)
Explore the world of the Desert Tortoise and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, and breeding of this desert reptile. Includes images and statistics.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone Nigra)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Geochelone Nigra, otherwise known as the Galapagos tortoise.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone Elegans)
Presents an overview of the Indian Star Tortoise, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, and breeding. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone Pardalis)
Illustrated entry describes the Leopard Tortoise with details about its habitat, physical characteristics, diet, behaviour, predatory lifestyle, and other facts.
Other
Underwater World, Singapore
At this site you will learn all about Underwater World in Singapore. You can get general information, take a virtual tour, see pictures, and download movies of a diver feeding fish.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: A Shell Is Great for Protection
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shares information about the topic of shells. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding...
Other
Shelby County Historical Society: Blue Jacket (Shawnee)
A brief account of the events that are known in Blue Jacket's life, including his involvement in the battles against General Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair and the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Links to significant names and events.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dr. Seuss
This "Featured Author," selection speaks more about how and why Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) wrote his children's books than about his life. Hurst also suggests the Dr. Seuss books can be used to teach older students some literary...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Westing Game
Read about Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game in this insightful website that gives fascinating information about characters, themes and the importance of special quotations.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Endangered Species List
List of the top 10 endangered species.
Other popular searches
- Turtles & Tortoises
- Sea Turtles
- Sea Turtle Acrostic Poems
- Yertle the Turtle
- Green Sea Turtles
- Bog Turtle
- Box Turtle
- Sea Turtle Life Cycle
- Habitat Dioramas Turtles
- Endangered Green Sea Turtles
- Bog Turtle Niche
- Leatherback Turtle