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Curated OER

Rescuing a Beluga Whale

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners research particular characteristics of the Beluga whale as it applies to the role in each student is assigned. Students work cooperatively to design a proposal for a new home for the baby Beluga. Learners present their proposal...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about beluga whales. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of these mammals of the sea, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on beluga...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Animal Behavior: Beluga

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, distribution, habitat, etc. of the beluga whale.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Wildlife Portfolio

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center offers a portfolio of arctic animals. A page dedicated to each animal provides a physical description, personal observations of the animal in the wild, and several pictures.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Beluga Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to read look at all aspects relating to the beluga whale. The menu bar lists all of the main topics including appearance, habitat, behavior, diet, young, communication, conservation, reproduction, and more. Useful for elementary...
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Beluga Whale. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Beluga Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information about Beluga Whales including features, diet, population, habitat, behavior, and reproduction.
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Other

Save the Whales: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
The Beluga Whale is endangered. Find out why in this informative and colorful Save the Whales site. Beluga features, habitat, diet, and more are examined in depth.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Beluga Whale, complete with the personal observations of 19th Century Naturalist, Edward Nelson.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Beluga, White Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are some interesting photos of and a detailed fact sheet on the Beluga whale.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: All About Whales

For Students 2nd - 7th
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
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Other

Save the Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
The Blue Whale, Beluga Whale, Southern Right Whale, Gray Whale, and Sperm Whale are endangered. Find out why in this informative and colorful site.
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Website
Other

Shark Friends Whale Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive down deep with these creatures and learn more about them without leaving your computer. Site contains information on different types of whales such as gray, northern right, fin, blue and other species.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts, physiology, habitat, behaviors and range of the beluga whale. A fact sheet is also available for download.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Beluga Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the beluga whale with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Curated OER

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Arctic Whales

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Image of a Beluga whale.