Curated OER
Point of View - Rhinoceros
Middle schoolers explore the concept of perspective. In this point of view lesson, students watch 2 video segments regarding the relocation of the black rhinoceros to wildlife preserves across Africa. Middle schoolers write pieces that...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species
This handout goes along with the slide show linked at the top of the of the resource. Depending on the computer availability in your school, this could be a WebQuest in which learners go through the slide show at their own pace, or...
ARKive
Biodiversity and Evolution
Why is diversity in biology so important for an ecosystem? Explore biodiversity, evolution, and natural selection with a presentation for your biology class. It features clear information, activities for further understanding, and...
Curated OER
Animals of the World: An Internet Scavenger Hunt!
Animals of the World: An Internet Scavenger Hunt!
Concord Consortium
Gestation and Longevity
Is the gestation length of an animal a predictor of the average life expectancy of that animal? Learners analyze similar data for more than 50 different animals. They choose a data display and draw conclusions from their graphs.
Curated OER
The Loneliest Animals
Students examine the different species that are headed towards extinction. In this animal population lesson plan students compare the causes of extinction, research an endangered species and present an oral report.
Curated OER
English Exercises: Animals
In this animal exercises online worksheet, students choose the correct word from a drop down menu in each of 10 sentences to name the animal. They fill in the blanks in 10 sentences based on the description of an animal and complete a...
Curated OER
Sentence Maker 2
In this writing learning exercise students learn how to write a great sentence. Kids analyze 6 columns labeled with the parts of speech which have many word possibilities listed. Students choose one word from each column to write...
Curated OER
Animal Facts and Opinions
In this fact and opinion learning exercise, students read 20 informative sentences about animals. Students write "fact" or "opinion" for each sentence.
Curated OER
Wildlife Preservers
Students research endangered animal species and how they might be preserved by writing speeches to present to classmates.
Curated OER
Africa Savanna
Learners discuss the different biomes of Africa. They create a list of biomes of Africa. They color code a map of the biomes of Africa. They research interesting facts about Africa.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Saving Animals From Extinction: The Black Rhinoceros
Learn some facts about the black rhinoceros, an endangered species, in this book. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
Provides a detailed description of black rhinoceros. Information offered ranges from their physical description to special adaptations that they have.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Black Rhinoceros
Comprehensive reference material on the black rhinoceros, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Black Rhinoceros
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the black rhinoceros. Special attention is given the causes of endangerment of this animal, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional learning exercises are...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Rhinoceros (Diceros Bicornis)
Provides an overview of the Black Rhinoceros, including their habitats, appearance, behaviour, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the black rhinoceros focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, diet, behavior, breeding, appearance, and conservation status of the black rhinoceros.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the black rhino and discover the threats that many of these animals face today.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Rhinoceros
Familiarize yourself with the massive black rhinoceros by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its appearance, habitat, eating habits, and other unique behaviors...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Black Rhinoceros
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Rhinoceros
This resource provides detailed information about the rhinoceros, as well as several pictures and audio clips.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
These large mammals live in the bush country, grasslands, and woodlands of Africa. Use this resource to discover many other unique facts about this endangered animal.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rhinoceros Capture
Rangers capture a Black rhino in the South African National Park in order to relocate him in this segment from Nature. [4:31]