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"The Bridge"
Students read poem, "The Bridge," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, discuss how they are connected to other human beings, both past and present, and create time capsules including their favorite memorabilia.
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Make Way for Wild Migrants
Students discuss the threats facing migratory species and track the seasonal journeys of wildlife in real space and in cyberspace. Once they have gathered information from several sources, they create a portfolio to share with others...
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Snacks in a Bag
Learners brainstorm a list of their favorite snacks. Using clues, they identify the type of snack being described. On a map, they identify and locate the origin of the ingredients used to make it. They write their own clues for...
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Getting to Know All About You
Students learn each other's name and at the same time become familiar with the name of an endangered species. Without the student watching, their name and the name of an endangered species is placed on their back with tape. Students go...
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ABC Animals
In this science worksheet, students match up eight pictures of animals to their names and then guess at the answers to eleven questions about animals.
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World Geography Quiz
In this world geography learning exercise, students answer several questions based on world geography and landmarks. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Puritans
In this Puritan worksheet, students read a page that describes the ideals and living conditions of the Puritans. They look at an image of what the Puritans looked like. There are no questions associated with this page.
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What's All the Buzz About?
Students discuss why we should be kind to one another. In this social skills instructional activity, students read and respond to a story about how saying mean things can hurt someone's feelings.
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Animal Poetry
In this animal poetry worksheet, students gather information about an animal and follow a sample to write an animal poem. Page has links to additional activities.
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Dialogue Disguises
Pupils read a story out loud to a partner and change their voices and expressions when depicting specific characters. In this language arts lesson plan, students focus on the person's voice who is reading to them, while keeping track of...
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Ursus International Conservation Institute: Black Bears
Read an in-depth description of black bears. Includes numerous images.
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors: Black Bear Biology
Presents information about the black bear. Watch the accompanying video to learn how this omnivore's adaptation allows it to survive and reproduce. Site also includes lesson plans about the black bear. [10:22]
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Bear Essentials of Hibernation
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...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear
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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San Francisco Zoo: American Black Bear
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, diet, and conservation status of the American Black Bear.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear
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.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Black Bear
Canadian Wildlife site features the Black Bear. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Black Bear
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Black Bear. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Bear (Ursus Americanus)
Explore the world of the Black Bear and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, evolution, breeding, diet, conservation status, and behavior of this widespread bear. Includes images and statistics.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus Tibetanus)
Illustrated entry describes the Asiatic Black Bear while providing details about its evolution, habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, breeding, diet, conservation status, and more.
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Great Bear Foundation: North American Black Bear
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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Appalachian Black Bears
Field Trip Earth takes you on a "field trip" to study the American Black bear. Learn about the project, the species, and its habitat. As well as exploring the project through pictures taken in the field.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: American Black Bear
Comprehensive reference about the American black bear. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this curious, intelligent omnivore.
BBC
Bbc: American Black Bear
This site has great black bear photos and facts on this beautiful animal.
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