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Science Struck

Science Struck: Mesozoic Era Timeline and Important Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Mesozoic Era, its time frame, geological and tectonic activities, the climate, plants and animals, and extinction events towards the end of this era.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Flora and Fauna of the Ordovician Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes plants and animals that lived during the Ordovician Period, where it falls in the geologic time scale, tectonic activity happening then, the climate and environment, and extinction events.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Paleozoic Era: Major Events and Important Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed discussion of the Paleozoic Era and a timeline of its periods and epochs. Looks at geological and tectonic events, climate changes, flora and fauna, and a mass extinction event.
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Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington:geo Notes: Conodonts: Microfossils of Distinction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some facts about conodonts, extinct eel-like animals whose fossils have been found in Indiana's marine sedimentary rocks. Their important role in geologic research is also discussed.
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Other

Australian Government: Threatened Species and Ecological Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the program that effects animals from becoming extinct. There are links to other organizations that work with the program.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
This open-source encyclopedia offers a detailed overview of the tiger. Content includes a look at this animal's physical description, method of killing, various subspecies, and the use of tigers in literature.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Timeline of Evolution

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For life to evolve from simple single-celled organisms to many millions of species of prokaryotic species to simple eukaryotic species to all the protists, fungi,...
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Florida (West Indian) Manatee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a long look at the manatee, including this animal's unique characteristics, habit and range. Special emphasis is placed on how and why the Florida manatee is an endangered species, and what kind of conservation efforts...
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Yukon Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Yukon Horse, an extinct animal that covered much of North America at one time.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Thylacine

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal webpage is a brief description of the Thylacine, or Tasmanian Tiger.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Endangered Species

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The topic of endangered species is one that needs to be addressed with every student. As more and more plants and animals become extinct, learners, as inhabitants of this ecosystem, need to be aware that human actions affect the planet....
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Read Works

Read Works: Back From the Brink

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives information about animals that are on the brink of extinction, including the following: bald eagle, grizzly bears, Hawaiian sea turtles, and Southern sea turtles. This...
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PBS

Nova: Bone Diggers: Australia's Vanished Beasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Get profiles of 10 different examples of Australia's extinct megafauna. Each profile includes a picture of what the animal looked like.
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Other

The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota

For Students 3rd - 8th
General site describes history and origin of the Mammoth. Includes links to paleontology, geology and archeology sites that are related to the study of the Mammoth.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Addax

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational resource that provides highlights on the addax, an antelope-like mammal that is on the verge of extinction. Content includes facts on its appearance, habitat, and feeding habits.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Bison or Buffalo

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the American Bison, giant buffalo that ran in huge herds until nearly hunted to extinction.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Dinosaurs for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
Dinosaurs: Kids learn about these ancient animals that wondered the Earth thousands of years ago. We know about them from studying fossils.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids: What is an endangered animal? Many species are in danger of becoming extinct. How can we help?
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Other

The Dinosaur Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Dinosaur Museum is located in Blanding, Utah. Use this site to learn all about the exhibits and dinosaur information.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Animal Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the major trends in animal evolution.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
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Math Science Nucleus

Math/science Nucleus: Mammoth Mary Animation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This animation, in a storybook format, discusses a wide variety of prehistoric animals from the mammoth to the mastodon.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Endangered

For Students 3rd - 8th
Endangered species are animals, plants or other life forms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Learn about some endangered species in Wisconsin.
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Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Jefferson's Ground Sloth

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric Jefferson's ground sloth. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.

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