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Curated OER

Animal Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars classify animals. In this animal classification lesson, students identify characteristics from each of the 5 categories of vertebrates. Young scholars group animals by categories.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Animals That Begin With...

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this animal names worksheet, students follow directions to name animals that begin with various letters of the alphabet. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Curated OER

Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Curated OER

Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oddball Out: Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various animals to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sorting Pond

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice balancing while learning the classifications of different animals
Worksheet
Curated OER

Super Scientists Code

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science activity, students use the key code on the right to unscramble each of the scientists. They also match each of the scientists found to their correct description.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 4:5 Investigation 12 Amphibians & Reptiles

For Teachers 4th
Activity provides for comparing and contrasting the behavior and structure of amphibians and reptiles of Utah.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum branches out in many fields to cover the broad topics of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Thirteen subtopics are provided including several videos and informative articles.
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Other

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: Natterjack Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the Natterjack Toad, including how to identify it, and its life cycle. It also provides a video [6:06] of an edition of the Living World with Lionel Kellaway, focussing on the natterjack chorus.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Adaptations of Desert Amphibians and Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
The evolution of amphibians from prehistoric days is described, and the challenges they face when living in a desert environment, of which the ability to reproduce is the greatest. How they manage to survive in a desert is explained in...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 1: Fur, Fins, Feathers, and More

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide focuses on familiar animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Smithsonian Education presents Reviled and Revered: Toads, Turtles, Snakes, Salamanders, and Other Creepers and Crawlers. Get the facts about reptiles and amphibians. Learn about their unique characteristics, as well as explore why we...
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Los Reptiles Y Los Anfibios

For Students 9th - 10th
This vocabulary tutorial would integrate well with a science unit on reptiles and amphibians. Vocabulary can be seen and heard when moving the mouse over each picture.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Shelter for Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why creating and conserving habitat for amphibians and reptiles is important.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Other

International Reptile Conservation Foundation: Reptile Conservation Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the preservation of endangered reptiles and amphibians. Includes video, photos and species descriptions.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the western garter snake. Besides finding a detailed description of second most common snake, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Amphibian and Reptile Fact...
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Other

Online Field Guide: Great Crested Newt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Thorough guide to the scientific study of the Great Crested Newt, written by an expert in the field of herpetology (the study of amphibians and reptiles).
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Burke Museum

The Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The museum features online quizzes and exhibits like Kennewick Man, "Mammals of Washington," Amphibians and Reptiles of Washington," archeology, and vertebrate paleontology.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Frogs and Toads

For Students 2nd - 8th
Do you know how to tell the difference between a frog and a toad? This site provides interesting facts and information about this type of amphibian from where they live to what they eat and more.
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Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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Other

Colorado Division of Wildlife: Colorado Wildlife Species and Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a list of species found in Colorado and information about them.

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