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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Gray Wolf

For Students 3rd - 8th
The conservation and life of the gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is the focus of this resource. Colorful photos as well as basic facts including appearance, diet, communication, range, habitat, life span, history, reproduction,...
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Dikdik

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource takes an exploratory look at the dikdik, tiny antelopes of dainty appearance that are slightly larger than a hare. Content includes information on the dikdik's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for...
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Impala

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the impala, a slender, medium-sized antelope so adaptable that it is found from southern Africa to the northern limits of East Africa. Content includes information on the impala's physical...
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Oryx

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the oryx, a large antelope of striking appearance with long, spearlike horns. Content includes information on the oryx's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and...
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Sitatunga

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the sitatunga, one of the only true amphibious antelope. Content includes information on the sitatunga's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Zebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the zebra. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, care of the young, predators, and more. Recent news about zebras is also included.
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Mountain Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the mountain gorilla, the largest of the living primates. Content includes information on the gorilla's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Topi

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the topi, one of the most socially advanced antelopes. Content includes information on the topi's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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Other

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Jersey Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Jersey Zoo is the headquarters for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust near St. Helier, Channel Islands. This site contains information about the animals, the park, and the activities outside of the park.
Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 8: Conservation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth graders explore the beauty of the natural world and the responsibilities of leaving an abundance of resources to future generations. Students will read both literary and informational texts to gain insight into those who have...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr

For Students 9th - 10th
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the role of the Fish and Wildlife Service in protecting, conserving, and researching the fish and wildlife of the United States. Includes information about the role of DDT and its environmental effects.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Conservation and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the historic and recent use of land in various areas in the United States based on the maps on this site. "These maps show the changes in the landscape, including natural and man-made features, recreational and wilderness...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Question of the Day: Anwr Drilling Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will examine two policy positions regarding oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The students also determine their viewpoint on the issue and quantitatively analyze the cases for oil drilling in the ANWR...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Academics @ Aces: Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about a handful of occupations in the field of environmental sciences or natural resources.
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Other

University of Delaware: Major Resource Kits

For Students 9th - 10th
Major Resource Kits link academic majors to career alternatives by providing information on career paths, sample job titles, and a short bibliography of Career Resource Center materials available to students in a particular major....
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Other

Tulsa Walk: Birds of Prey of Oklahoma

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a bird of prey from a convenient drop-down menu to find out more about its conservation status, identifying characteristics, feeding habits, habitat, and nesting behaviors. Information compiled for an eighth-grade science project...
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Ranger Club (Dutch Version)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dutch version of the World Nature Fun's Ranger Club children's site. Students learn about endangered animals in different habitats, obtain pictures through the animal library and play games. Some sections of the resource offer paid...
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Other

Canadian Wildlife Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The main site of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, a conservation organization chartered in 1962. The group focuses on promoting an understanding of Canada's wildlife resources.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Conservation Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of scientific articles, news items, and images on a wide range of topics in the field of conservation biology.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Coloring Book [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service presents The Endangered Species Coloring Book. A PDF file filled with pictures and descriptions of eight endangered plant and animals.
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Other

Forest and Bird: Kiwi Conservation Club

For Students 3rd - 8th
A place for learning about New Zealand's wildlife and wild places, Kiwi Conservation Club is home to a range of activities and glossy, illustrated pages on topics of interest to young naturalists. Also view the latest issue of Wild...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Scanned and uploaded pages of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.