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The Virtual Vine: Bears

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A list of "Bear picture books," is found here, as well as suggestions for bear activities, lessons and projects.
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Dltk Ninos: Oso Pardo, Oso Pardo, Que Ves Ahi?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Information and printables for sharing the story Oso pardo, oso pardo, que ves ahi? (Spanish version of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?) with children.
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BBC

Bb Ci Nature Wildfacts: Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the grizzly facts on the Brown bear before your next camping trip. This page contains a detailed fact sheet and photos of the Brown bear.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Bears Among Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on a variety of bears (American black bears, brown bears (including grizzlies), and polar bears). The largest focus in the article is on conservation efforts on behalf of bears.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines individual species of bears in reference to conservation including the Giant panda, Spectacled bear, Sun Bear, Sloth bear, American Black Bear, Asiatic black bear, Brown Bear, and more.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Three Awesome Bears

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The lesson will be implemented during a study of bears. Books, class discussions, and the Internet will be used to learn about bears and their characteristics. Black, brown, and polar bears will be categorized according to their food and...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear

For Students 4th - 8th
Brown Bears are solitary, powerful predators who can be aggressive to one another. There is a social hierarchy: adult males are dominant, and females with cubs are dominant over juvenile males and females without cubs. Learn more about...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this instructional activity, students will use the song "The 3 R's" by Jack Johnson to develop ideas about how to "green" up their own classrooms; they will learn two songs (written to the tune of old classics) that will inspire them...
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Here, There and Everywhere Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This interdisciplianry lesson uses the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? to explore creating patterns. Printable lesson.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Brown Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference information about the brown bear. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this endangered animal.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Brown Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of brown bears, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Brown Bears

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to related whale topics are included.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Grizzly Bear

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The grizzly bear is also referred to as the brown bear. You will find wonderful photographs of grizzly bears when you check out this site. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat,...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Grizzly Bear Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Find out the physical characteristics, life span, living habitats, and other interesting facts of grizzly bears.
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Biographical Notes for Eric Carle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work is the familiar "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Brown Bear

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about brown bears with photographs and a sound clip as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated entry describes the Brown Bear with details about its habitat, physical characteristics, diet, predatory lifestyle, and other facts.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Brown Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Brown Bears (Ursus arctos), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Big Brown Bear Software: Keyboard Game

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
In this keyboarding game, letters are highlighted and the student tries to see how many they can key correctly in the time shown.
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Zoo Madrid: Oso Pardo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Spanish-language information about brown bears.
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Eric Carle Author Study

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource features an author study of Eric Carle. Students and teachers can gain a deeper understanding into this author's life and work when they visit.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site provides all types of interesting facts on this huge, brown bear. Contains a physical description as well as information pertaining to their diet, habitat, reproduction and senses.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Grizzly Bear. Learn some basic facts about this brown bear subspecies. A great set of pictures of the Grizzly Bear is also provided. [2 min, 20 sec]

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