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Curated OER

Autumn Internet Hunt

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

American Black Bear

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Black Bear Berry Maze

For Students 3rd - 6th
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.
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Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian Wildlife site features the Black Bear. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
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Website
Other

Great Bear Foundation: North American Black Bear

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

Animal Diversity Web: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference about the American black bear. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this curious, intelligent omnivore.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Bear (Ursus Americanus)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Taiga Animal Printouts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swamps

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Handout
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Habitats: Forest

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the black bear's behavior, diet and habitat can be found here, along with quite a few pictures.
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Handout
Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bear (Black)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction patterns, lifespan, and classification of the black bear.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great black bear photos and facts on this beautiful animal.
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Lesson Plan
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Graphic
Curated OER

West Virginia State Animal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the West Virginia State Animal.
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Graphic
Curated OER

West Virginia State Animal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the West Virginia State Animal.
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Graphic
Curated OER

New Mexico State Animal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Mexico State Animal.