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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Threats to Biodiversity: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five self-checking quiz questions over the threats to the loss of biodiversity on Earth.
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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.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Whooping Crane

For Students 9th - 10th
Look inside the lives of the beautiful whooping cranes. Learn about their characteristics, nesting behaviors, feeding, and the popular Ultralight-Led fall migration.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Ophisaurus, more commonly known as the Glass Lizard.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Modern Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How diverse Earth's organisms are today.
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Other

American Bald Eagle Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Bald Eagle Foundation is dedicated to the protection and preservation of bald eagle habitats. Consolidates much useful information about bald eagles, from eating habits to mating behaviors, and is an especially useful site...
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Giraffes Now Rarer Than Elephants

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are many animals at risk around the world. Scientists have determined that the giraffe population is shrinking.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Explorers: Ocean Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson plan explores how human activity has an impact on turtles, sea otters, and dolphins in different parts of the world. Your students will read field reports from the sites and evaluate data that is offered.
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Other

Indiana.gov: Indiana State Division of Fish and Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of the State of Indiana's Division of Wildlife. This resource is small, but does offer a photo gallery and some information about the animals that can be found in Indiana. It also gives information about three current restoration...
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Read Works

Read Works: China Today: The Giant Panda

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Giant pandas that live in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Protecting the Platypus

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the platypus and efforts being made to protect it and its habitat. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Philippine Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a detailed look at the Philippine Eagle, including a focus on the bird's habitat and conservation efforts.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Black Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the black rhinoceros. Special attention is given the causes of endangerment of this animal, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional learning exercises are...
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Mediterran Monk Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and natural history of the Mediterran Monk Seal. Special attention is given the causes of endangerment and current conservation efforts. Additional learning exercises are also...
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Chimpanzee

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a general overview of the chimpanzee. The content includes a focus on the ape's habitat, diet, life cycle and social structure, special adaptations, and status in the wild.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Cheetah

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about cheetahs! What do they eat? Where do they live?

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