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The Dolphin Institute: For Kids!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great interactive site for elementary and middle school students. Learn about the order cetaceans, mysticetes, odontocetes, (baleen whales and toothed whales) and bottlenose dolphins. Then play some interactive games after learning about...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Bowhead Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about Bowhead whales. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of these mammals of the sea, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Bowhead...
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Blue Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth? Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Gray Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a peek into Journey North's Gray Whale migration study. Learn about characteristics, migration, development, research, and conservation about these enormous marine mammals.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Common Minke Whale

For Students 4th - 8th
Common Minke Whales are the second-smallest baleen whales. They are identifiable by a narrow, pointy snout, and most seen in North American waters have a white stripe on the back of each flipper. Learn more about the Balaenoptera...
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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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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Humpback Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
A very informative article that answers questions related to characteristics of the humpback whale plus life cycle, ecology, behavioral adaptations and conservation. The migratory patterns of this whale are also tracked.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Right Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive article that answers a number of questions about the right whale. Questions deal with characteristics, life cycle, ecology and conservation. This site also contains lessons and activities that can be used in the...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Gray Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive presentation that answers a number of questions about gray whales. In addition, there are challenge questions, lessons, and activities that can be used in the classroom. the migratory pattern of this whale is also tracked.
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Save the Whales: Gray Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Gray whales are endangered--find out why in this informative and colorful site and learn about gray whale diet, habitat, and other characteristics.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Southern Right Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about southern right whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Gray Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about gray whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Sei Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about sei whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Blue Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about blue whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: North Atlantic Right Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about North Atlantic right whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Minke Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about minke whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Right Whale Dolphins

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on right whale dolphins with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Blue Whale for Kids: Learn About the Giant Mammal.

For Students 1st - 9th
What are blue whales? Kids find out about the largest mammal on earth that lives in the ocean.

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