Curated OER
Trickster Tale Comics: The Cunning Coyote
The trickster tale "The Coyote Places the Stars" tells how a coyote is sneaky but helpful. After listening to the tale, scholars use their imagination to create a trickster tale about a coyote, displaying their journey through a comic...
K12 Reader
Coyote: The Survivor of North America
Coyotes in Chicago? Yip. Middle schoolers demonstrate their ability to identify details that support the idea that coyotes are adaptable creatures.
Curated OER
Coyote
In this coloring instructional activity, students study a large black line drawing of a coyote. Students will color the picture. There are no word labels on this page.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Coyote
Get the facts about coyotes. Besides finding a detailed description of the coyote, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on coyotes is information on their habitat...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Coyotes
Learn all about coyotes on this great multi-media site. Video and audio clips, fun facts and great pictures make this a good National Geographic site for research projects.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Coyote
Explore the world of the Coyote through this educational resource. This site features information on coyotes ranging from characteristics, diet, reproduction, range, habitat, and behavior.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Urban Coyotes
There are more frequent interactions between people and coyotes in more recent years than ever before. Understand the circumstances that have led to these meetings.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Coyote
Comprehensive reference information about the coyote. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this extremely adaptable and vocal mammal.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Capital Coyotes
This article by Howard Youth in Zoogoer first appeared in the July/August 2005 edition of the magazine. The article covers a range of topics related to coyotes including "March of the Prairie Wolf," "Keeping Coyotes Wild," "At a Den Site...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Wolves Change an Ecosystem
Jim Robbins's article, "Weaving A New Web: Wolves Change An Ecosystem" focuses on the research and findings of biologist Robert Crabtree and his organization, Yellowstone Ecosystem Studies, in looking at wolves and coyotes.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Coyote (Canis Latrans)
Explore images and facts about the Coyote, including details on their appearance, habitat, and behaviour.
Other
Compare & Contrast Informational Texts: Common Core Literacy: 3.ri.9
This downloadable resource developed by Jamie Jacobs and edited by Karen Almond will engage students in comparing and contrasting two sets of paired informational passages. Students will compare and contrast articles about coyotes and...
BBC
Bbc Nature Wildfacts: Coyote
Use this site to see these great photos of coyotes and learn more about them from the accompanying fact sheet.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Coyote
What do you know about coyotes? Learn more about how adaptable this animal is to new surroundings when you check out this informative resource. Explore this website to find more facts and information ranging from what these animals eat...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Bald Eagle
Learn about America's national symbol, the bald eagle, through this full-length documentary.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Coyote
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Coyotes (Canis latrans), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species, and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Other
Desert Gold: Desert Animals, Plants, and Rock Formation
This resource provides information about desert animals, plants, and rock formations.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Coyote
Coyotes are among the most adaptable mammals in North America. They have an enormous geographical distribution and can live in very diverse ecological settings, even successfully making their homes in suburbs, towns, and cities. Learn...
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Coyote
This fact sheet on coyotes provides details on physical characteristics, range, habitat, conservation, diet, reproduction, and other quick facts. Be sure to listen to the coyote sounds.