Curated OER
Kindergarten Rhyming Words
In this rhyming learning exercise, students circle pictures that rhyme with the word "like." A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Yak
This site gives an in-depth description of a yak, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Yak (Bos Grunniens)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the bos grunniens, otherwise known as the yak.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Yak
Did you know that yaks have been domesticated for at least 2000 years? General information describes its characteristics and location.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Animal and Plant Cell
Think you can tell a yam from a yak? Examine these still images of typical plant and animal cells from Biology by Kenneth R. Miller and Joseph Levine. What similarities and differences can you find?
PBS
Living Edens: Bhutan: The Last Shangri La: People and Culture of Bhutan
Bhutan, a mysterious country, is made up of three distinct peoples and cultures. Read about them in this PBS article. Hyperlinks to other articles on this website.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Wild Cattle
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on wild cattle including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Curated OER
Yak Horns for Sale.
An example of how actions in one region of the world affect the entire planet--in this case, illegal wildlife trade, which is rampant in southeast Asia, has the potential to affect world wide human population.
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The Skull of a Dead Yak on the Last Mountain Pass Near Nam Tso.
Lake Nam Tso in Tibet is presented in 30 quality images. A short description of the area is displayed at the top of the page.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Animals of Asia, 1906
A pictorial map from 1906 illustrating the various animals that live in regions of Asia. "The white bear, the seal and many sea birds are found near the Arctic shore. In the cold parts of Siberia tribes of yellow people keep herds of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yako
This site focuses on the country of Yako including their history, culture, location, and more.