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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the American Black Bear through this informative resource. Gain a new perspective of this mighty animal when you learn more about its' habitat, behavior, characteristics, and more.
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Other

Ursus International Conservation Institute: Black Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an in-depth description of black bears. Includes numerous images.
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Other

Great Bear Foundation: North American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the North American black bear. Content includes a focus on the bear's habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, behavior, and survival.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Bear Essentials of Hibernation

For Students 9th - 10th
The hibernation of bears is described in detail. Information about the actions of bears leading up to hibernation, the physiological changes that bears experience during hibernation and the 'waking up' process are given. General black...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Black Bear

For Students 4th - 8th
Most Black Bears hibernate for up to seven months, and do not eat, drink, urinate, or exercise the entire time. In the South, where plant food is available all year, not all bears hibernate, but pregnant females do. Learn more about the...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Black Bears (Ursus americanus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the black bear and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive in their habitat.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bear (Black)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction patterns, lifespan, and classification of the black bear.
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Curated OER

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
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Other

Robert Frost: America's Poet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many full text poems by Robert Frost. There are also multiple links for more information on Frost and his works.