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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Snug in the Snow

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand hibernation and what animals do to prepare for it.
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Khan Academy: Timekeeping

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do we need calendars and clocks? To survive in this complex society, you need to track what others are doing and when they're doing it. You also need to know what's happening in the natural world. This article discusses how/why...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Black Bear

For Students 4th - 8th
Most Black Bears hibernate for up to seven months, and do not eat, drink, urinate, or exercise the entire time. In the South, where plant food is available all year, not all bears hibernate, but pregnant females do. Learn more about the...
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Beavers: Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that beavers are vegetarians that do not hibernate and are rarely dangerous to people? You will find more beaver facts in this informative question and answer site.