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Curated OER

Trickster Tale Comics: The Cunning Coyote

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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K12 Reader

Coyote: The Survivor of North America

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Coyotes in Chicago? Yip. Middle schoolers demonstrate their ability to identify details that support the idea that coyotes are adaptable creatures.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Coyote

For Students 1st - 2nd
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.
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Coyote

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Coyotes

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Coyote

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Urban Coyotes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Coyote

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference information about the coyote. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this extremely adaptable and vocal mammal.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Capital Coyotes

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Wolves Change an Ecosystem

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Coyote (Canis Latrans)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Coyote, including details on their appearance, habitat, and behaviour.
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Other

Compare & Contrast Informational Texts: Common Core Literacy: 3.ri.9

For Students 3rd
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...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc Nature Wildfacts: Coyote

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to see these great photos of coyotes and learn more about them from the accompanying fact sheet.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Coyote

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about America's national symbol, the bald eagle, through this full-length documentary.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Coyote

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Desert Gold: Desert Animals, Plants, and Rock Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about desert animals, plants, and rock formations.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Coyote

For Students 4th - 8th
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...
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Other

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Coyote

For Students 9th - 10th
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.