Curated OER
Autumn Internet Hunt
Which is better for a harvest party, apple juice or apple cider? Are there many black bears in your state? How soon in advance do you need to plant pumpkins in order for them to be ready by October? Find the answers to these questions...
Curated OER
American Black Bear
Learners analyze animal characteristics by creating an interactive presentation. In this black bear lesson plan, students identify the geographic location, characteristics and history of the American black bear by researching the web....
Curated OER
Black Bear Berry Maze
In this mazes worksheet, students help maneuver a black bear through a maze to lead him to a berry patch for the afternoon. Students share their paths with their classmates.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Black Bear
Canadian Wildlife site features the Black Bear. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
Other
Great Bear Foundation: North American Black Bear
This site provides a general overview of the North American black bear. Content includes a focus on the bear's habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, behavior, and survival.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: American Black Bear
Comprehensive reference about the American black bear. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this curious, intelligent omnivore.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Bear (Ursus Americanus)
Explore the world of the Black Bear and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, evolution, breeding, diet, conservation status, and behavior of this widespread bear. Includes images and statistics.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Taiga Animal Printouts
Colorful pictures of animals found in the taiga biome such as the arctic fox, bald eagle, gray wolf, and muskrat. Information is provided about each animal when clicked.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear
Learn more about the American Black Bear through this informative resource. Gain a new perspective of this mighty animal when you learn more about its' habitat, behavior, characteristics, and more.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swamps
What characteristics make a swamp a swamp? This site features information on the Great Dismal Swamp, Conifer Swamps, Okefenokee Swamps, Shrub Swamps, Hardwood Swamps, and Cypress Swamps. This site also offers some great photographs of...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats: Forest
Forests are more than just trees. They are a complex community of plants and animals that constantly change, grow, and interact with each other and the nutrient-bearing soils upon which they depend. Read about some of the many plants and...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Bear
Facts about the black bear's behavior, diet and habitat can be found here, along with quite a few pictures.
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bear (Black)
Explore the habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction patterns, lifespan, and classification of the black bear.
BBC
Bbc: American Black Bear
This site has great black bear photos and facts on this beautiful animal.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.
Curated OER
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.