Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Beanie Baby Habitats Collaborative Project

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With the booming market of "Beanie Baby" type stuffed animals being so prominent in students' lives, this project brings that interest into the classroom through the use of research, science, hands-on experiences, and technology. The...
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EL Education

El Education: Pre Historic Mammal Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students study prehistoric people and animals and create trading cards with an original illustration of an animal on one side and facts about that animal on the other.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Dian Fossey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dian Fossey's work with the African Mountain Gorilla makes her a hero to both animals and people. Use this resource to learn about her studies and her campaign against poaching.
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Trinity University

Trinity University: Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4Th Grade]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this extremely detailed unit, learners will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Animal Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use technology tools to research and produce a multimedia product on animals and their habitats. This a collaborative project involving the library media specialist, classroom teacher, and special education teacher.