Orangutan Teacher Resources

In this pronouns practice reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph passage and then respond to 10 true or false questions.

Students explore similarities and differences. In this Teaching Tolerance instructional activity, students read literature and participate in activities that features mammals and their hair. Students learn that they share things in...

Students compare sets of objects.  In this identification lesson, students inspect sets of monkeys and identify them as more, less, or equal to the other sets.  Students observe a video clip discussing comparisons.  

In this sentence worksheet, students label a set of sentences as either simple, compound or run-on, 10 total. Worksheet is part of the Glencoe Online site.

Students read a current events non-fiction article and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this animal artists paint for fun lesson plan, students also work on dictionary skills, geography, and creative thinking by...

Students research endangered animal species and how they might be preserved by writing speeches to present to classmates.

Fourth graders read books about endangered animals. Using Kidspiration software, 4th graders create a presentation illustrating the plight of endangered animals. They identify problems, develop a graphic organizer, and explain the origin...

For this science worksheet, learners match up eight pictures of animals to their names and then guess at the answers to eleven questions about animals.

This resource provides extensive information about the orangutan, including photos, an audio clip and a video. [0:32]

PBS Nature features, Orangutans. Learn how orangutans are similar to humans, how they communicate and how you can help save this endangered creature.

Information about the orangutan: its scientific classification, physical features, reproduction, behavior, diet, habitat, threats to its survival, and efforts being taken to protect it. (Published: August 7, 2010)

This site gives an in-depth description of a orangutan, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

Learn all about orangutans including traits, diet, and habitat, while also learning about Indonesia's rainforests. Find out how you can help preserve orangutan habitat by protecting rainforests!

This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the orangutan.

Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.

A reference source on the orangutan that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.

Along with humans, orangutans belong to the Hominidae family tree, which stretches back 14 million years. Lu Gao shares some amazing facts about these incredibly intelligent great apes from Asia. [4:33]

Provides many resources relating to orangutan's and the foundation

The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the Sumatran orangutan highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.

Colorful resource for learning fun facts about orangutans with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Audio and video clip included.

On this page you will find articles written by experienced people in many fields related to learning about, studying or helping the orangutan. You will find references and bibliographies that will help you if you are a student or just...

This resource provides information about the Sumatran orangutan.

This site has a detailed fact sheet on the Bornean orangutan.

Site contains information on the Pongo Pygmaeus (Orangutan). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and conservation status as well as other information and pictures.