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Alphabetizing Animals

For Teachers K
Students explore alphabetization. In this alphabetical order lesson plan, students complete a worksheet which lists an animal name for each of the first 7 letters of the alphabet.
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Adjectives Ending in "er"

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this adjectives ending in "er" worksheet, students copy words onto a line, underlining the "er" at the end of each. One example is completed for students.
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Using technology to engage students in science through inquiry research

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study animals and their behaviors.  In this animal behavior lesson students divide into groups and collect data and research animal behaviors. 
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Listening Selection, Grade 3

For Students 3rd
In this 3rd grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice learning exercise, students listen to a fictional story that as their instructor reads it aloud 2 times. No questions accompany the learning exercise,
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ESL Vocabulary-Animals

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students study a chart of pictures and animal names, then unscramble names, watch a video and list animals seen, fill in missing letters, complete an animal crossword and classify given animals.
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Plurals of Nouns

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this plurals worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle, write sentences in the plural, and choose the word that names a "plural picture."
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Introduce Soft-G

For Teachers K
Students practice the soft letter "g " sound and distinguish its sound from other letters. In this soft letter "g" lesson, students take turns saying the soft letter "g" sound. Students identify words that begin with the soft letter "g."
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Information Safari

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students go to the library and research animals using features in the text to help them organize information. In this locating information lesson plan, students complete this task in teams.
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Build a Bug

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design an ideally adapted macroinvertebrate to live in a water habitat. They illustrate their animal, name it and specify the adaptations it has that enable it to survive.
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Physics at the Zoo

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students visit a local zoo and answer physics questions that are a part of zoo life.  In this zoo physics lesson students answer questions that have to do with the physics of animal size, their center of gravity and how animals travel.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giraffes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips and fun facts all about giraffes. Students can even send a postcard to a friend.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the reticulated giraffe and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Baringo Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about the Baringo Giraffe, provides information ranging from a detailed description to special adaptations that the giraffe has developed. A good site for student research.
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The Giraffe Heroes Project

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Giraffe Heroes Project honors people "who stick their necks out for the common good." This site tells the stories of these ordinary people who have shown the character to stand up against injustice or misfortune in real, effective...
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about giraffes.
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PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Giraffe

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.
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CNN

Cnn: Surprise! Giraffes Fall Under 4 Species, Not One

For Students 9th - 10th
Research has recently identified more than one species of giraffes. Find out the details.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Giraffe

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the tallest land animal on this site. This site contains reference information about a giraffe's physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation...
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the giraffe. Content includes information on the giraffe's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Giraffa Camelpopardalis, more commonly known as the Giraffe.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the reticulated giraffe focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Francisco Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the reticulated giraffe, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Giraffe

For Students K - 1st
This San Diego Zoo resource is a webpage that gives insight to the characteristics of the giraffe. Characteristics like diet, habitat and genetic makeup.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Giraffe

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides an introduction to giraffe anatomy and behavior.

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