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Curated OER

Building Up, Breaking Down

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore their school building and examine the rocks it is made of. They discover how rocks become building materials and participate in a variety of activities surrounding this subject.
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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Zoology

For Students 3rd - 5th
A collection of facts and links on the field of zoology. The facts cover what zoology is, the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate animals studied in zoology, scientific names for animals, where zoologists work, zoos around the...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Museum of Zoology

For Students 9th - 10th
See the Museum of Zoology where visitors can explore the museum's resources.
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Other

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home site for the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. This site houses a lot of information on everything from the plants, animals, history, and education associated with the Gardens. The site provides many pictures...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Department of Invertebrate Zoology

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the Invertebrate Zoology Collection, and read about original research performed on all 30 major invertebrate animal phyla except insects.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains thousands of descriptions about individual animal species. Many of these descriptions also includes pictures, movies, audio clips, and more.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Funny Zoological a B C

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of Funny Zoological A B C, an alphabet book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Zoological Gardens

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Zoological Gardens, a nonfiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Zoological Garden

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of The Zoological Garden, a picture book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Popular Scripture Zoology

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Popular Scripture Zoology by Maria Catlow, a nonfiction book for children.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Guide to Zoological Park Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Sea World / Busch Gardens Education department has produced a site exploring many careers at the zoological park from entry level low-skilled positions to research and veterinary positions that require years of training to enter.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta: Zoology Latin and Greek Roots Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Alberta site features Latin and Greek roots for zoological terms. The index is divided alphabetically.
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Other

Singapore Zoological Gardens: Welcome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has all kinds of information and pictures of the Singapore Zoological Gardens.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Invertebrate Zoology Collections Search

For Students 9th - 10th
A searchable database of the collections of invertebrates at the National Museum of Natural History. You can search by keyword, or in a more scientific way, such as by phylum or expedition.
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Other

North Carolina Zoological Society: Field Trip Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resources for students and teachers about animal conservation research programs around the world. Articles, interviews, and field reports are available.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Zoos for Kids: Zoological Gardens and Their Animals

For Students 1st - 5th
Kids learn about the zoo. History and types of zoological gardens. List of Zoos with interesting animals.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures by w.i. Bicknell

For Students 4th - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures and Guide to General Zoology by W.I. Bicknell (1892), an illustrated guide to zoology based on the Bible.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Monsters

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of monsters, and what led to the development of modern zoology.
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Other

Welcome to Zoological Garden in Kyiv

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a description and information about the Zoological Garden in Kyiv, Ukraine. It discusses history of the zoo, as well as general information including animals seen there.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Sweet It Is: Hummingbird Food Preferences

For Students 6th - 8th
Do you like to watch hummingbirds? Have you ever wondered why there is specialty hummingbird food? What is it about the food that makes it so appealing? In this zoology science fair project, you will observe these remarkable creatures...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Lowland Tapir

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the lowland tapir by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, conservation efforts, and other unique...
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Other

N.c. Zoological Society: Field Trip Earth: Red Wolves of Alligator River

For Students 9th - 10th
Field Trip Earth takes a look at the once endangered red wolf and the comeback it has made since 1980. Learn about the project, this species, and its habitat through this site.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Small Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an...

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