Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Betty Mae Jumper and The Second Seminole War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe the reasons for, nature of, and outcomes of the Second Seminole War. They determine that Seminole women and men faced many hardships as they fought for their survival. They relate a story of a Seminole "first"...
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Alligators & Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are...
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Nile Crocodile

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great multi-media National Geographic site including video and audio clips all about crocodiles. There are fun facts and you can send a post card to a friend.
Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: American Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the American Crocodile. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon for some rare footage.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Crocodile (Crocodylus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry offers statistical facts on Crocodiles with details about their history, feeding habits, and personalities.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: African Dwarf Crocodile

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about African dwarf crocodiles with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Saltwater Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual zoo site provides some fascinating facts on this largest living reptile. Contains a physical description as well as information on their habitat, diet, social structure and birth and offspring.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Find out how they differ, the number of species, what they eat, their characteristics and location. Six pictures show this reptile in its habitat.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus Tetraspis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an overview of the Dwarf Crocodile, including their habitats, size, evolution, behavior, diet, breeding, and conservation status. Images of this species and fun facts can also be found here.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
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Other

Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage is loaded with detailed information on the Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman crocodile. Extremely in-depth coverage, including several detailed photos.
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Other

Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
Website
Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the American alligator and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, and more.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Dinosaur Chomper

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fossil of a giant crocodile dinosaur found in Niger. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents fascinating facts and colorful photos of a variety of reptiles plus a map of the location where they can be found.
Activity
abcteach

Abcteach: Rain Forest

For Teachers 1st - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides numerous links to facts, photos, information and activities all dealing with the rain forest. Teachers will find these links helpful in planning activities and lesson plans on the...
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Other

Wildlife North America: North American Reptiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
View a comprehensive list of North American reptiles sorted by common name, scientific name, and family. By clicking on the common name, you can access photos and fun facts about each reptile.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Caiman (Caimaninae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Caiman, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behavior, and much more.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: American Alligator

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about American alligators with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Website
The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site provides some fascinating facts on the American Alligator. Contains a physical description, information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure and reproduction.
Graphic
Curated OER

Cuban Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site explores both reptiles and amphibians. Content includes a reptile and amphibian index, fact sheets, conservation information, a photo gallery, live web cams, and more.