Writing
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Hoot Chapter Book Test

For Students 5th - 8th
If you need a quick reading assessment for Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, use these 20 questions to see how well your learners comprehend the story. The final question prompts kids to write a short essay about the story's environmental...
Worksheet
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Hunt the Fact Monster: February #4

For Students 3rd
In this search engine worksheet, 3rd graders will need to use factmonster.com to discover answers. Students will respond to 5 multiple choice questions using the given website.
Handout
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Compound Word List

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Never run out of compound words to teach your pupils by keeping this list nearby! All 16 pages are made up of lists of words organized alphabetically.
Lesson Plan
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Common Adaptation Patterns

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students become familiar with common categories of animals and discover adaptation patterns and structures in animals that help them survive in different environments. Students identify major structures of common animals.
Lesson Plan
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Six Levels of Ecological Organization

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders describe the six levels of ecological organizations and give examples of each. They also differentiate between food chains and webs and identify trophic and consumer levels in food chain and food webs.
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Sc Reptiles & Amphibians: Eastern & Florida Cottonmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
South Carolina Reptiles & Amphibians profiles the eastern cottonmouth. A great site for photos-- both the eastern and Florida cottonmouth are pictured.
Website
University of Florida

Cottonmouth Identification Key

For Students 9th - 10th
An identification key for the Florida and eastern cottonmouth water moccasins.
Graphic
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Chicago Herpetological Society: Cottonmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Great color photographs link to a regional map and additional information on the Cottonmouth snake.
Graphic
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Cottonmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Great color photographs link to a regional map and additional information on the Cottonmouth snake.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Venomous Snakes of Little River Canyon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
There are three known venomous snakes found at Little River Canyon. They include the timber rattlesnake, copperhead, and cottonmouth.
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Snake Bites

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive first aid information for treating snake bites. Topics covered include symptoms for the various types of poisonous snakes, treatment, and prevention.
Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Fresh Water Wetlands

For Students 3rd - 5th
What are fresh water wetlands? What creatures live in a wetland? Are wetlands in danger? Find out at this informative site. Use the toolbar at the left to navigate through the site.