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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Inside the Ant Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Ants have one of the most complex social organizations in the animal kingdom; they live in structured colonies that contain different types of members who perform specific roles. Deborah M. Gordon explains the way these incredible...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Social Animal

For Students 9th - 10th
Tapping into the findings of his latest book, NYTimes columnist David Brooks unpacks new insights into human nature from the cognitive sciences- insights with massive implications for economics and politics as well as our own...
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Animal Diversity Web: Pongo Pygmaeus (Orangutan)

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on the Pongo Pygmaeus (Orangutan). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and conservation status as well as other information and pictures.
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Animal Diversity Web: Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander)

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on the Salamandra Salamandra (Fire Salamander). Includes geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and conservation status as well as other information and pictures.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Boundary Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational tutorial features a physics tutorial on the behavior of sound waves specifically focusing upon boundary behavior. Be sure to view the attached animations for further understanding.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Animal Bytes: Gorillas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from SeaWorld/Busch Gardens provides a wealth of information regarding gorillas. Content includes a focus on gorilla habitats and distribution, physical characteristics and special adaptations, senses, behavior, diet,...
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Animal Diversity Web: Hooded Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete site that provides information on geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance, and the conservation status of the Hooded Seal.
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Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site covers geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status.
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Animal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This effective site provides information on geographic range, habitat, reproduction, behavior, diet, and economic importance.
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Animal Diversity Web: Mediterranean Monk Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough site examines the geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status of the Mediterranean Monk Seal.
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Animal Diversity Web: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, economic importance (negative/positive), and conservation status are all part of this complete site.
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Animal Diversity Web: Ostrich

For Students 9th - 10th
Topics delved into in this effective site are geographic range, habitat, physical description reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance and conservation status.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sea Otter (Enhydra Lutris)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the sea otter. Discusses where they are found, physical features, diet, predators, conservation status, the different species, social behavior, and mating behavior.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Nocturnal Animals Lesson #1

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson can be part of a two-week integrated thematic unit on nocturnal animals. During this lesson, students will be introduced to nocturnal animals. They will have an opportunity to navigate web sites to learn more about nocturnal...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Animal Studies [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
"Animal Studies" is a one page, non-fiction, reading passage about studying the behaviors of animals including the sawfly and the poppy-bee. They learn about animals by observing them. It is followed by constructed-response questions...
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Animal Diversity Web: Red Kangaroo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web offers a page on the Macropus Rufus, or Red Kangaroo. Includes all kinds of information from behavior to history. Use the table of contents for easy navigation.
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Animal Diversity Web: Peromyscus Eremicus (Cactus Mouse)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web describes the natural history of the cactus mouse, including its geographical range, physical characteristics, natural habitat, reproduction, and behavior.
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Comparative Cognition Lab: What Animals May See

For Students 9th - 10th
Animals process visual information in distinct ways and vision differs greatly among animal species. Take a look at what what different species of animals may see compared to what we as humans see.
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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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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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Animal Diversity Web: Ringtail

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the ringtail's characteristics, physical features, diet, behavior, and habitat. Included are some good photos and classification information.
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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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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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Animal Diversity Web: American Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference material on the American beaver, with information about physical characteristics, classification, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.

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