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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Dog Toys: What Makes One a Favorite or a Flop to Fido?

For Students 3rd - 8th
It seems as though dogs, like people, have definite preferences for their play things. This fun project investigates what makes a toy interesting to a dog. In these experiments, you and your dog can have some fun while you learn about...
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Racer

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about this snake including where it can be found, its physical features, diet, behavior, etc. are found on this site, along with some photos.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Steller Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on Steller's sea lion: its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, positive and negative economic significance for humans, and conservation status.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Greater Kudu

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on the greater kudu, an African mammal, with information about its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and positive and negative economic importance for humans.
Activity
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Save Animal Tracks as Plaster Casts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage students in the outdoors by searching for fresh animal tracks and making molds of them. Then investigate which animal might have been there.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Thinking About Thinking

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Investigate the work of ethologists - animal behaviorists - by observing an animal's behavior (alone and then in a group) for an extended period of time. Produce a scientific report of your observations.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Who Needs Words, Anyway?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the theory that animals can learn to comprehend abstract concepts by observing to see if specific animal calls are associated with specific actions. Use scientific observation and record-keeping to collect and analyze data.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 8.6 Reproductive Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand different types of animal reproductive behavior.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 8.3 Learned Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand different types of learned behavior among animals and humans.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Greater One Horned Rhinoceros

For Students 3rd - 8th
Reference guide to the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros that features facts on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Mountain Gorilla

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn interesting facts about the Mountain Gorilla including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Short Beaked Echidna

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference source on the Short-beaked Echidna that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Giraffe

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the tallest land animal on this site. This site contains reference information about a giraffe's physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Plains Zebra

For Students 3rd - 8th
Comprehensive guide to the Plains Zebra that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Green Anaconda

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference guide to the Green Anaconda that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, and conservation status.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Koala

For Students 3rd - 8th
Guide to the koala that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Lion

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference source on the lion that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Ostrich

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference source on the ostrich that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Quokka

For Students 3rd - 8th
Comprehensive resource on the Quokka features facts about the physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation, and tips on what you can do to help.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Ring Tailed Lemur

For Students 3rd - 8th
Reference source on the Ring-tailed Lemur features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Toco Toucan

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference tool for learning about the Toco Toucan that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Polar Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Guidebook entry on the polar bear features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Seismic Wave Behavior: Direct vs. Critically Refracted Graphed

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the behavior of seismic waves. This graph illustrates direct and critically refracted waves.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Boundary Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Students study animations and diagrams to learn about the reflection behavior of sound waves.

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