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Biosci Ed Net: Digital Library Portal for Teaching and Learning

For Students 9th - 10th
Teachers and students can easily browse and search a collection of biology resources, topics ranging from "Agriculture & Aquaculture" to "Zoology". This site offers preview information on thousands of resources at other sites,...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Organism Power Points/ Booklets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson requires students to use technology to research information on any organism from one of the six kingdoms. Students use the information to produce a PowerPoint presentation or booklet to present to their classmates. This...
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College Grad

College Grad: Resume Templates

For Students 9th - 10th
CollegeGrad.com shows you how to build your personal resume using one of its more than 180 fully customizable Quickstart (entry-level) Resume Templates. Resumes for 30 different majors (from Accounting to Zoology).
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Biodiversity: Local Ecosystem & Food Web

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a hands on lesson in which students will explore their local community to identify living things. It can be used as part of a unit on biodiversity and energy transfer within a biology, zoology, or environmental science course, or...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Rhinoceros Release

For Students 9th - 10th
In this segment from Nature, Rangers release the Black rhino to a new location in Southern Africa where rhinos are previously endangered.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Wouldn't it be great to spend your day watching animals in their natural habitat or as natural as zoos can make the habitat? Being a zoologist or wildlife biologist does just that. Find out what education you need for this career in this...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Effects of Exercise: Changes in Carbon Dioxide Output

For Students 9th - 10th
Everybody knows that your body needs oxygen to keep going, and that you breathe out carbon dioxide as waste. What happens when you exercise? You've probably noticed that you breathe faster, and your heart beats faster. What triggers your...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Froggy Forecasting: How Frog Health Predicts Pond Health

For Students 6th - 8th
Have you ever heard the expression "a canary in a coal mine"? In the 1900s and earlier, coal miners brought canaries with them into the mines to act as early warning signals. The canaries were very sensitive to low levels of dangerous...
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PBS

Pbs: The Shape of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion site for the 8-part PBS series, "The Shape of Life." Each section focuses on a different phylum, from porifera through chordata. This site is highly informative, with beautiful photography.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Zoo Labs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Five inquiry-based investigations designed for the observation of primates in a zoo setting. The labs ask guiding questions and list notable primate behaviors.
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Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Science Behind the News

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why? Files from the University of Wisconsin explains the science behind the news. The website, tackling issues in news headlines, provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the "chore" out of learning.
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The Sea Slug Forum: Symbiosis and Commensalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Question and answer site that contains a discussion of commensalism as it pertains to sea slugs. Nice photographs of aquatic commensalistic relationships.
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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum, London, England

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site providing a "Quickindex" to find various resources. Also included are links to more information on this museum.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Animal Information Database

For Students 9th - 10th
Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Crocodiles Sleep With One Eye Watching

For Students 2nd - 5th
Brief article reports on new research into how crocodiles sleep.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Ray Finned Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on ray-finned fishes, with information on their habitat, evolution, physical features, eating habits, reproduction, behavior, how they communicate, role in the ecosystem, and threats to their continuing...
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Eurasian Moose

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview of the Eurasian moose, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Kingdom Animalia

For Students 9th - 10th
What characterizes animals from plants? General characteristics of the animal kingdom are noted here. Click on Classification for the Kingdom Animalia; clicking on the camera provides pictures of each animal.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Pronghorn

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview of the pronghorn antelope, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: American Bison

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on the American bison: its habitat, physical features, eating habits, reproduction, behavior, communication, roles in a prairie ecosystem, and interactions with humans.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Northern Fur Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on the northern fur seal: its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and its economic significance for humans.
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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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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Gray Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference information about the gray wolf. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, pictures, and other details about this predator's role in the ecosystem.

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