Lesson Plan
Tramline

Tramline: Getting Green Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive website, learners will learn about different forms of pollution, environmental impact of pollution, global warming, and things they can do to make a difference.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Sanctuary for Fast Cats

For Students 9th - 10th
The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at some of the different habitats that are home to many plants and animals including black bears, owls and various species of birds.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Australia Revealed Culture & Arts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The content is on the URLs that are included in this set of illustrations my grandfather left to me, these drawings he did long ago can help students see the progress we have made with conserving...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Lower Klamath Natl Wildlife Refuge

For Students 9th - 10th
This national wildlife refuge, established in 1908, was the first large block of public land set aside for wildlife management purposes. Because of the refuge's extensive overlap with the Klamath Basin water reclamation project, it has...
Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Tundra Animals

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explore this comprehensive resource on the birds and mammals of the tundra. This resource features information such as diet, class, order, size, habitat, conservation range and the like.
Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Aldo Leopold

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the life and work of Aldo Leopold, who was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and in the movement for wilderness conservation.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Tad the Tadpole

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Poachers Became Caretakers

For Students 9th - 10th
In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. [15:47]
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: At a Park

For Students 9th - 10th
See why public lands are absolutely essential for effective bird conservation.
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Nature Canada

Threatened and Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an overview that includes statistics of the threatened and endangered species in Canada.
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Other

Monga Bay: Rainforests

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the world's rainforests, the wildlife, and indigenous people who inhabit them as well as the impact of nature and man on this fragile biome.
Article
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.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: African Palm Civet (Nandinia Binotata)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about African Palm Civets, including details on their appearance, evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Should Wildlife Hunting Be Banned?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Video report on the issues surrounding big game hunting in Africa.
Activity
Reading Is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental: Illustrate a Story: The Last Panda [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 5th
Print this short story about panda bears and about the consequences of human encroachment into their diminishing habitat and then illustrate it and bind it as a book.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Japan Gains Key Whaling Victory

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the vote that may allow commercial whaling again for the first time in 20 years. Gives views of conservationist groups as well as the pro-whaling countries. (19 June 2006)
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Atlantic Walrus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Atlantic Walrus. Besides finding a detailed physical description, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Atlantic Walrus is information...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Coho Salmon

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about coho salmon. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that calls the Interior Fraser River watershed home, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Snowshoe Hare

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the snowshoe hare. Besides finding a detailed description of this common forest creature that only lives in North America, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Marten

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about martens. Besides finding a detailed description of this woodland mammal, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on martens is information on their...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Lemmings

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about lemmings. Besides finding a detailed description of the high Arctic's smallest mammal, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on lemmings is...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Killer Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the killer whale. Besides finding a detailed description of this highly social sea mammal, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the killer...