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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vivid Words

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this descriptive words worksheet, students read the vivid words and their definitions in the word box. Students then write a word from the word box that correctly completes each sentence.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

World Geography Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this world geography worksheet, students answer several questions based on world geography and landmarks. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Which Word Doesn't Belong?

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this grouping words worksheet, students explore word meanings. Students are given ten sets of four words and are to determine which word doesn't belong in the group.
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Assessment
Curated OER

ESL-Homonyms #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL homonym worksheet, students complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the homonym that correctly completes a set of sentences. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but is appropriate for practice.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Ecology

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem. In this ecology lesson, 8th graders explain the role each organism plays. They participate in class discussion and answer a quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Answering Science Questions

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine the ways in which scientists answer questions.  In this critical thinking and scientific process lesson students complete a worksheet of questions. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

Short Fin Mako Sharks

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about the short fin Mako shark. Page has a link to submit answers for correction.
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Website
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Beluga Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to read look at all aspects relating to the beluga whale. The menu bar lists all of the main topics including appearance, habitat, behavior, diet, young, communication, conservation, reproduction, and more. Useful for elementary...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Use Dna Sequencing to Trace the Blue Whale's Evolutionary Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Around 50 million years ago, the mammalian ancestor of today's whales returned to the ocean. In this genomics science fair project, you will use mitochondrial protein sequencing to trace the evolution of whales and identify their closest...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The American Whaling Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the American whaling industry.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Humpback Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about humpback whales including description, behavior, evolution, communication, range, habitat, diet, mating, and conservation status.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: New Bedford Whaling Historical Park: History & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This national park site offers insight into the economic stimulus whaling brought to New England and has left behind a strong history for that region.
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Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Beluga Whale. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Website
Other

Whale Net: Species and Behavior Information

For Students 9th - 10th
How do whales sleep? How do whales use sound? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as you peruse this site. Includes various links on information and images of many species.
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eBook
Other

Whale Net: A Day on a Whale Watch

For Teachers 1st - 5th
A great site to use as a complement to a unit on whales. Includes a link to an interactive reading program by Karen Smyth as well a curriculum unit and a whale watch slide show.
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Website
Other

Salariya: You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Whaling Ship Essex!

For Students 9th - 10th
This online book for younger readers tells pitfalls of sailing on a New England whaling ship. Although a cartoon format, it contains valid and useful information about whaling in New England.
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Article
PBS

Jean Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures: Whale Navigation

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting site explores how whales navigate the waters without a sense of sight. Learn about the noises they use to communicate to migrate.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Southern Right Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about southern right whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Sei Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about sei whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Blue Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about blue whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Minke Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about minke whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Gray Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about gray whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: North Atlantic Right Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about North Atlantic right whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Melon Headed Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the melon-headed whale with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.