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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Take A Walk On The Wildside

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study big cats in a variety of lessons included in this unit.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Characteristics of Snakes and Turtles

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students compare and contrast snakes and turtles, then fill out an information sheet.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Conditions in And Connections To Indonesia

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research an animal and its habitat, the conditions of that habitat and how its connections to the rest of the world are affecting that habitat.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diversity and Adaptations of Organisms

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss ways in which to protect endangered species. They examine the concept of carrying capacity. They discuss the importance of carrying capacity for wildlife and people.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in a variety of activities about endangered animals. They read books, watch videos, and, in pairs, choose an endangered animal to research. They create a 2 slide presentation to be compiled into a class slide show.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Libraries: Zoos, a Historical Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
An online sample of maps, drawings and photographs of zoos from over 30 states and 40 countries.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Koalas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information about the koala, including several photos and a video clip. [0:12]
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Interactive
Other

Switch Zoo: Where Do I Live?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In these games, you will move the animals who live in Switch Zoo to their original home continent or ocean.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Red River Hog

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of Red River Hogs highlighting their habitats, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Red Kangaroo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of Red Kangaroos highlighting their habitats, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Llama

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of llamas highlighting their habitats, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: African (Black Footed) Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of African (Black-Footed) Penguins highlighting their habitats, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep highlighting their habitats, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the rhinoceros, as well as several pictures and audio clips.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Antelope

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides extensive information about the antelope, including several photos. [1:08]
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information on the hummingbird, as well as several vivid photos and a video.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides extensive information about otters, including photos and an audio clip.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Boa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the boa, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Iguana

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the iguana. It include several photos, an audio clip an a video clip. [1:30]
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information, photos, and a video about the owl. [1:33]
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Python

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the python, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.
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Handout
The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Saltwater Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual zoo site provides some fascinating facts on this largest living reptile. Contains a physical description as well as information on their habitat, diet, social structure and birth and offspring.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.