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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Communication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This comprehensive site describes how communication is an adaptation that is important for survival.
Interactive
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm

For Students 2nd - 5th
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Simian Jackal (Canis Simensis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a detailed description of this jackal, as well as a picture and full classification.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Predators and Prey: How Do Cats Respond to Bird Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
A science fair project that ask whether cats respond to familiar bird sounds more readily that bird sounds in general. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The following lessons help learners from grades 6-8 understand sleep and circadian rhythms. Lesson topics iinclude: day and night, seasons, sundails, clocks, sleep and sleep patterns and sleeping in space.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Animals Care for Their Young

For Students K - 1st
In this interactive lesson, students learn that animals take care of their young in many of the same ways the adults in their lives take care of them.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can view maps showing the migratory paths of dozens of animals across the northern hemisphere, report a sighting of one of the animals listed in the database, and much more.
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Other

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Other

Using Animals "Follow the Leader" Instinct

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting site on the "Follow the Leader" instinct that can be found in animals. Livestock will follow the leader, and handlers have taken advantage of this natural behavior to move animals easily.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Visual Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
When animals exhibit behaviors or characteristics that can be seen by other animals, the process is called visual communication. This site explores this concept and gives examples.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Leave Animals in the Wild

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what you need to know about what makes an animal wild, including the time and energy it takes to keep a wild animal, well, wild.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Black Spider Monkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Factual information is provided on the following topics: geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance, and conservation status.
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Math Science Nucleus

Math/science Nucleus: Snail Animation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This animation tells the story of a murder investigation taking place among a group of gastropods. The behavior and nature of snails is discussed along with strange habits.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Polar Bear Picnic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore zoos and the change in animal care, and research the physiology and habitats of polar bears. Investigate the difference between what is essential to survive and what is desirable in an enriched environment.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Honey Badger

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the honey badger, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: African Buffalo

For Students 9th - 10th
General reference material on the African, or Cape, buffalo, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, classification, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: Chimps Count

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the techniques and steps in training an animal by attempting to train a classmate to perform a simple task without using known words. Train him or her to respond to a vocabulary of nonsense words with hidden meanings.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Poodle

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a photograph and facts about the poodle. Discusses unique characteristics, behavior, temperament, and what makes it a popular choice for a pet.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Siamese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and facts about the Siamese cat. Discusses their origin, popularity, lifespan, temperament, and behavior.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sloth (Choloepus Hoffmani)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the sloth. Discusses where they can be found, physical characteristics, diet, locomotion, and mating behavior.
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Other

Animal Corner: Great White African Pelican Birds

For Students 1st - 9th
Overview of the Great White Pelican including facts on physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and behavior.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Biology: Galapagos Finches

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive animation illustrates how Charles Darwin used his study of finch beaks to explain evolution. A phylogenetic tree diagram shows how the birds' color and beak shape changed over generations.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Marine Mammal Training

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how SeaWorld trains its marine animals.
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Sumanas

Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: Time Compensated Solar Compass

For Students 9th - 10th
How do birds know what direction to fly when they fly south for the winter? This tutorial explains circadian rhythm using an experiment performed with pigeons.

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