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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ocean ecosystem, and how its characteristics affect the life within it.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Baleen Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the baleen whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Clydesdales

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of horses and the Clydesdale breed, including classification, history, behaviors, and diet. Information at a level of upper intermediate elementary but easily adaptable for all teachers.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.
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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,...
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Walrus

For Students 9th - 10th
Walruses, members of the seal family of marine mammals, are profiled in detail with information about their classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Other features include books for young readers.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to find out how eastern diamond rattlesnakes live and what they eat.
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Other

Aquarium Kaiukan: Creatures and Anecdotes (Japanese)

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Japanese-language homepage of the Osaka Kaiukan Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. It introduces visitors to the creatures that inhabit zones of the Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands in the north to Antarctica in the south....
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Vocabulary Training Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains multiple vocabulary tests of 100 words each that drill word sets from animals to words of the soul. It also contains grammar quizzes and a personalized test generator.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Sea Urchin

For Students 9th - 10th
A close up photo of a sea urchin on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland. Sea urchins are small marine animals with round, spiky shells.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ouch

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are asked to explain how human actions have hurt the eagle and the sea turrtles.
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Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Bryozoa: "Moss Animals" of the Sea [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some facts about bryozoans, an aquatic animal with many species both fossilized and living. Their important role in geologic research is emphasized.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Wildlife Portfolio

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center offers a portfolio of arctic animals. A page dedicated to each animal provides a physical description, personal observations of the animal in the wild, and several pictures.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Path of Development (Animal Developmental Pathways)

For Students 9th - 10th
An exciting explanation of animal development using sea urchins as a model. Animations, still images and supporting explanations make for a great learning experience.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Explore the Galapagos

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the interactive, multimedia map, see the Islands as they exist today and learn how they inspired Darwin, who pointed to them as the "origin of all my views." You can trace the trip of Darwin and hear from biologists at each spot....
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats

For Students 3rd - 6th
An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.
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Other

Encyclopedia of Puget Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth resource offers facts on the ecosystem of the Puget Sound. Includes a searchable database of regional animals, described by both their scientific and common names.
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Other

Suny Stony Brook: Spartina Salt Marsh Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
Good illustrated introduction to Spartina salt marsh ecology. Focus on the grasses and their interactions with each other and the animals that inhabit the marsh.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Animal Migrations

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Animal Migrations. How animals travel for miles across the land, air, and sea for the changing seasons.
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BBC

Bbc: Science and Nature: Prehistoric Life: Sea Monsters Adventure Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about prehistoric sea creatures by playing this entertaining online game. A variety of skills are needed as you move through geologic time and encounter different sea creatures.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Sea Anemone

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Sea Anemone."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Sea Urchin

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Sea Urchin."
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Brooders vs Spawners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great explanation and hands-on activity to compare strategies of animal reproduction. Sea urchins and humans are compared.

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