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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Common Marine Mammals Word Search

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 common marine mammals in a word search puzzle. The word bank has a detailed color drawing of each mammal.
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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a sea lions, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Handout
Other

Native Planet: Dangerous Sea Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about venomous fish and other animals with the ability to inject venom, such as jellyfish and other venomous invertebrates.
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Handout
NOAA

Noaa: Pinnipeds: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about seals, sea lions and walruses. Find out the status of different species on the endangered list and the major factors of these declines.
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Website
Other

The Marine Mammal Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the research and current topics sections for ways that this rehabilitation center for marine mammals is using tracking methods to keep tabs on some of the patients they have released back into the wild.
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eBook
NOAA

Noaa: Threatened, Endangered & Depleted Seals & Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information about endangered and depleted seals and sea lions. Great photos of the animals and clear, readable information.
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Handout
NOAA

Noaa: Pinnipeds

For Students 9th - 10th
What are pinnipeds? Learn about seals, sea lions, and walruses; their characteristics, where they live and their differences.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Handout
Other

Shedd Aquarium: Animal Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Animal facts and care for animals located at the Shedd aquarium.
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Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the California Sea Lion. Watch them live on the webcam.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: New Zealand Fur Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about New Zealand fur seals including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Juan Fernandez Fur Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Juan Fernandez fur seals including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Subantarctic Fur Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about subantarctic fur seals including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.