Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Moose

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information is provided on the moose, its general appearance, weight, migration, food sources, habitat, and major predators. This is excellent information for a student research project.
Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

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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EL Education

El Education: Sunrise Springs

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Students work with local scientists and complete original fieldwork and research in order to write and illustrate brochures on indigenous animals for a local resort.
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EL Education

El Education: Pre Historic Mammal Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students study prehistoric people and animals and create trading cards with an original illustration of an animal on one side and facts about that animal on the other.
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EL Education

El Education: A Field Guide to East Bog Swamp

For Teachers 5th - 6th
This micro-field guide was created by 5th and 6th graders in Marlboro, Vermont. Groups of 3 or 4 students worked together to investigate their own 3 by 3 foot research plot, over multiple visits, and then created a field guide to their...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Dian Fossey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dian Fossey's work with the African Mountain Gorilla makes her a hero to both animals and people. Use this resource to learn about her studies and her campaign against poaching.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Animal Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use technology tools to research and produce a multimedia product on animals and their habitats. This a collaborative project involving the library media specialist, classroom teacher, and special education teacher.