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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Bottlenose Dolphin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to find information on Bottlenose Dolphins.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Why Dolphins Make Us Nervous" by Robert Krulwich

For Students 7th - 8th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Common Bottlenose Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Common Bottlenose Dolphin.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Examining "Island of the Blue Dolphins"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Contains plans for a twelve lesson unit on Scott O'Dell's "Island of the Blue Dolphins." In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as assessment...
Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Island of the Blue Dolphins [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive mini-guide to Scott O'Dell's novel titled "Island of the Blue Dolphins." Contains detailed information about the biographical/historical context, background, chapter-by-chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...
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Princeton University

Mammals of North America: Dolphins and Porpoises

For Students 9th - 10th
From the pages of "Mammals of North America," a field guide published by Princeton University Press, this website offers general descriptions of striped, blunt-nosed dolphins and porpoises. Detailed pictures and maps of habitat range are...
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Bottlenose Dolphins

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the bottlenose dolphin, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Dolphin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the world of marine life through the eyes of dolphins when you visit this clear and concise resource. This site features information on where and how dolphins live and other fun facts. Teachers can use this type of site to help...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, provides a detailed overview of dolphins. Content includes a focus on dolphin taxonomy, the evolution of dolphins, dolphin anatomy, dolphin behavior, feeding, dolphin lore, and more.
Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Keep America's Tuna Dolphin Safe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site not only contains fact sheets on the bottlenose, spinner, and spotted dolphins, but also examines the whole issue of dolphin conservation. You will learn how tuna fishing is hazardous to dolphins and how eating tuna can be...
Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: The Secret Language of Dolphins

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interesting look at the communication between dolphins. Based on a series of sounds, it is apparent that these creatures have a 'language' of communication starting right from birth. Learn what scientists think and if they have made...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Bottlenose Dolphin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the bottlenose dolphin in this reference guide. Reference guide includes information on the dolphin's physical characteristics, habitat, diet, breeding pattern, behavior, and conservation status.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'dell

For Students 5th - 9th
Karana's tribe has lived on the Island of the Blue Dolphins for centuries, but a tragedy forces them to leave. When Karana gets left behind, she must learn to live alone. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 5-9) to pair with the novel...
Activity
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Bottlenose Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
Just about everyone has watched a Bottlenose dolphin perform on film or in real life. But what else do you know about them? Read this detailed fact sheet to find out more about the Bottlenose.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Researching Dolphins as Endangered Mammals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this interdisciplinary lesson, students work in groups of 3-4 to use the Internet for research. Students create reports and slideshow presentations (optional) defining dolphins as mammals and as an endangered species. Students will...
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Ocean Life: Earthwatch Field Sites (Sea Turtles & Dolphins)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover the field sites scientists have visited to study sea turtles and dolphins. Read their reports and view pictures of the turtles and dolphins to learn all about these mammals.
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Other

Field Trip Earth: Outer Banks Dolphin Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fascinating facts about the bottlenose dolphin and see what actual scientists do in the field when they study this animal in North Carolina.
Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Island of the Blue Dolphins Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
This study guide contains themes, vocabulary and discussion questions for Scott O'Dell's Newbury award-winning novel, "Island of the Blue Dolphins." The book, which is based on a true story, addresses the themes of trust and forgiveness....
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Other

Official Website of the Miami Dolphins

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for the Miami Dolphins. Content includes breaking news, schedules, player profiles, a history of the team, a fan forum, plus much more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: All About Dolphins

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Dolphin expert Dan Odell answers basic questions about dolphins and their lives.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Wild Animal Watch Dolphins

For Teachers 5th - 8th
An informative site about dolphins by Scholastic. Great links to activities and games, other web links about dolphins and a teacher page.
Article
Discovery Education

Animal Planet: Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin including what they eat and how they find food using a process called echolocation.
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Starfall

Starfall: Dolphins Are Not Fish Featuring the Bottlenose Dolphin

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This is the nonfiction interactive ebook "Dolphins Are Not Fish - Featuring the Bottlenose Dolphin." Children can read-along, listen to, or read this story independently.

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