Curated OER
Picture Scramble: Striped Possum, Short-beaked Echidna, Feral Goat
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a striped possum, short-beaked echidna and feral goat. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students...
Curated OER
Picture Scramble: Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Comb-crested Jacana, Striped Possum
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a loggerhead sea turtle, comb-crested jacana and striped possum. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled....
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Powersource: Cherokee Stories
This site from Powersource gives links to many Cherokee myths, including the "Cycle of the Seasons" and "Rock House: Why the Sun Follows the Moon." These are both good examples of the Cherokee religious beliefs of creation.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Ringtail
A detailed overview of the ringtail's characteristics, physical features, diet, behavior, and habitat. Included are some good photos and classification information.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cuscus (Phalanger Maculatus)
Illustrated entry describes the Cuscus along with providing details about its habitat, behavior, breeding, and other facts.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Possum (Phalangeriforme)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the possum. Discusses where they are found, the range of species, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators, mating and reproduction, and population status.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Sugar Glider
Sugar Glider, scientifically called Petaurus breviceps, is a small arboreal gliding possum, and a type of marsupial mammal.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Leadbeater's Possum
Unique Australian Animals profiles the marsupial mammal Leadbeater's possum with photos and text.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Eastern Pygmy Possum
Discover the eastern pygmy possum of Australia in this illustrated article.