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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Animal Doc

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come help out the animal doc. Choose a topic, and read about how a real veterinarian handled a specific animal case. Learn about a wide variety of animal topics on this fun, interactive page.
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Other

Travellers Worldwide: Animal Care in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of each of the various animals found at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Project in Australia. Photos and basic facts of each animal are included.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Animals Care for Their Young

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this interactive lesson, students learn that animals take care of their young in many of the same ways the adults in their lives take care of them. Students watch videos from NATURE and engage in a variety of activities to check...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Animals Care for Their Young

For Students K - 1st
In this interactive lesson, students learn that animals take care of their young in many of the same ways the adults in their lives take care of them.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Eeb: Principles of Animal Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some basic principles of animal behavior using this collection of interactive exercises.
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Shedd Aquarium: Animal Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Animal facts and care for animals located at the Shedd aquarium.
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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science: Humane Care and Use

For Students 9th - 10th
Guidelines and recommendations encouraging responsible use of vertebrate animals for scientific laboratory study.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Signs and Tracks of Animals

For Teachers K - 1st
A detailed lesson plan outlining how students are introduced to the topic of animal tracking, and how their knowledge and vocabulary are carefully expanded. Students are shown 'evidence' of an animal having been present, and must...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Animal Husbandry

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page takes a look at the history of animal husbandry which deals with the domestication of, care for, and breeding of animals.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Animal Bytes: Gorillas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from SeaWorld/Busch Gardens provides a wealth of information regarding gorillas. Content includes a focus on gorilla habitats and distribution, physical characteristics and special adaptations, senses, behavior, diet,...
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Silver Dollar (Metynnis Argenteus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and facts about the silver dollar, a freshwater tropical fish. Discusses their popularity for aquariums, where they originate, their behavior, diet, predators, lifespan and reproduction, and care when kept in an...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Animal Bites Instruction Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know how animal bites can impair your health? Do you know what to do if you are bitten by an animal? Find out how to care for an animal bite and whether or not you should seek emergency treatment. Also, learn how to prevent being...
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Other

Basic Bird Care: Parrots Finches Canaries

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information explaining why birds make good pets and what's necessary to know and to do to take proper care of a companion bird.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Polar Bear Picnic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore zoos and the change in animal care, and research the physiology and habitats of polar bears. Investigate the difference between what is essential to survive and what is desirable in an enriched environment.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Veterinary Technologist and Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
If you love animals and would like a career working with them, but don't want to spend eight years in post-secondary training, perhaps being a veterinary technologist or technician would be of interest to you. Science Buddies offers a...
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Museum Network (UK)

The Museum Network: Material World: Fun With Animal Materials

For Students K - 1st
Do you like animals? Learn about the animal materials from which works of art in a museum are made. Discover where the materials are from, how to care for them, and the different types.
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Other

Animal Search: Hampster

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from AnimalSearch contains several links to information about hamsters. There is information about species of hamsters, care, and other information.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Siberian

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and facts about the Siberian cat. Discusses their origin, physical characteristics and anatomy, popularity as a pet, and their care.
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Wonderville Media

Animal World/wonderville: Dogs

For Students K - 1st
Dogs have needs just like you. They need food, water, shelter, grooming, exercise, health care, and love. Learn more about dogs in this well-constructed overview by Wonderville.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Great Escape

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fiction story shares the story of a girl who is taking care of animals and makes a mistake. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Square of Life: Ant Day Care Center

For Teachers 1st - 5th
For this instructional activity, learners use the engineering design process to create a home for ants where they can be observed for one day.
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Other

Farm and Food Care Ontario

For Students 1st - 9th
Take yourself on a real-life expedition of Canadian farms and food processing facilities from the comfort of your home.
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Leningrad Zoo (Official Site)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Russian content! Gives detailed information about groups of animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Also contains many photographs of animals as well as links to other Russian and world zoos. In addition, it offers...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Animals as Pets: Everything You Need to Know

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Choosing pets and caring for them appropriately is important for children. Many times children choose a pet without knowing the responsibility that is involved in pet care. In this lesson the students will work in pairs to research and...

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