Curated OER
Do the Research! Research Activity
In this research worksheet, students use a variety of resources to answer a set of 9 questions, indicating the source for each answer. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
Curated OER
The Different Fresh Water Ecosystems
Students summarize the characteristics of an ecosystem. In this biology lesson, students identify five major fresh water ecosystem. They define terms and write a journal about what they learned.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club offers detailed breed information on over 150 recognized breeds. Search by breed name or breed group. Dog breed information includes characteristics, standards, and pictures.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Best of Friends: Kids and Dogs
A comprehensive site that explores every part of dog ownership. Learn the anatomy of a dog, breeds of dogs, costs to take care of a dog, and how to train the new pet. In addition, there are online activities, a teacher's guide, and...
Other
Canadogs.com: Choosing a Breed
Part of a larger site devoted to dogs, this section focuses on the main dog breeds. Each is described and a list of dogs within the group is given. Click on any name, and get more details about a specific dog. Photos are included.
Other
Pet Your Dog: Dog Breeds by Group
Part of an expansive reference dedicated to dogs, this section focuses on dog breeds based by group. Click on any dog photo to access detailed facts about that particular dog. Hundreds of beautiful photos included.
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman focuses on three breeds of dogs: beagles, boxers, and greyhounds. A reading comprehension question set is provided as well as a vocabulary worksheet...
PBS
Pbs: Dogs and More Dogs
NOVA takes a comprehensive look at the origin of different species of dogs in this feature. Interesting information like, why do they come in so many shapes and sizes, and why do they have us right where they want us is provided.
PBS
Nova: Dogs Around the World
Play an interactive game where you can match modern dog breeds with the country in which they originated.
Other
American Rare Breed Association
Gives a list with links to Rare Breeds of dogs not recognized by the AKC. Links give descriptions (and in most cases,) pictures of the dog you click on. Fun and interesting!
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: German Shepherd Dog
This resource provides detailed information about German Shepherds, in addition to links about other breeds of dogs.
Canis Major Publications
Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles
Articles about many different dog breeds. Each gives an in-depth look at its characteristics, temperament and such. Great resource!
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Estrela Mountain Dog
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Estrela Mountain Dog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Entlebucher Mountain Dog
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Entlebucher Mountain Dog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Eskimo Dog
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the eskimo dog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Greenland Dog
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Greenland Dog.
Other
United Kennel Club: Breed Information
This resource offers detailed breed information on 308 recognized breeds. Select from a breed group, or search for a particular breed from an alphabetical list. Content includes pictures and characteristics of the breed.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Canaan Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standard for Canaan Dogs. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Bernese Mountain Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Bernese Mountain Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Australian Cattle Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Australian Cattle Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: American Eskimo Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the American Eskimo Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.