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WindWise Education

How Does Energy Affect Wildlife?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Is wildlife affected the same way by different electricity generation methods? Teams work together to research four electricity generation sources and their impacts on wildlife. The teams create a summary report and share their...
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Towson University

The Wildlife Forensics Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can science put an end to the poaching of endangered species? Show your young forensic experts how biotechnology can help save wildlife through an exciting electrophoresis lab. Grouped pupils analyze shark DNA to determine if it came...
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Purdue University

Common Indiana Mammals

For Teachers K - 5th
Mammals all have their own story to tell. A set of 34 cards outlines the key characteristics of different mammals. The cards include images of each mammal as well as their skulls and tracks. The back of the cards describe characteristics...
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Michigan State University

May I Take Your Order?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
If you're a pest, come and get a tasty meal here! Scholars work collaboratively to construct a mini restaurant out of a shoe box and create a menu that feeds a pest their favorite food. 
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Wildwood Trust

Habitats

For Teachers K - 2nd
The circle of life is all around us, from the black bears in the nearby mountains to the pile of dead leaves in the backyard. Encourage young scientists to take a critical look at the world around them with a set of lessons...
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Cyberwise

Good Digital Citizenship Outdoors

For Students 6th - 12th
It's easy to miss the beauty of nature when one's focus is on technology. Don't make that mistake with help from a two-page reference sheet that provides eight tips for staying present when exploring the world around you.  
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Educa Madrid

Prehistory

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Images of the Atapuerca Caves, the cave paintings at Altamira, and a Neanderthal skull found at Forbes' Quarry on Gibraltar serve to introduce kids to prehistoric sites in Spain. Designed to support a study of prehistoric Spain, the...
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National Wildlife Federation

Penguin Fun Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What's black and white and can dive up to 1,800 feet under water? That's right, penguins! Learn this and many other amazing facts about these unique birds with this handy reference sheet.
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WindWise Education

How Can I Design Better Blades?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Small groups use information they have learned about blade construction to design, build, and test their own concepts. The teams compete in order to determine which design has the best average power output. 
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Curated OER

Dolphin Song

For Students 3rd - 6th
Students read facts about dolphins and background about the book Dolphin Song. In this Dolphin song lesson plan, students also answer short answer questions about the book after reading it.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Wouldn't it be great to spend your day watching animals in their natural habitat or as natural as zoos can make the habitat? Being a zoologist or wildlife biologist does just that. Find out what education you need for this career in this...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about what climate change is and how it impacts wildlife and ecosystems.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
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Other

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Jersey Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Jersey Zoo is the headquarters for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust near St. Helier, Channel Islands. This site contains information about the animals, the park, and the activities outside of the park.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Coloring Book [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service presents The Endangered Species Coloring Book. A PDF file filled with pictures and descriptions of eight endangered plant and animals.
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Government of Alberta

Alberta Environment: Focus on Wildlife Management [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes what wildlife management is, how information is gathered in order to make wildlife decisions, and some of the history of wildlife management in Alberta.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy and Wildlife

For Students 3rd - 5th
Outlines some major threats to wildlife from human activities, and discusses the responsibility a power company has to protect wildlife.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Beluga Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information about Beluga Whales including features, diet, population, habitat, behavior, and reproduction.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Gray Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information about gray wolves including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Florida Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information on the Florida Manatee including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Sea Turtles

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Sea Turtle. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Florida Panther

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Florida Panther. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr

For Students 9th - 10th
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
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Other

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about one of the wildlife sanctuaries in Belize. It is a very informative site with links to other wildlife parks, reserves, national parks, and other sanctuaries in Belize.

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