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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes Procyonoides)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the raccoon dog. Discusses how they are similar to raccoons, where they are found, the unusual fact that they hibernate, the threat they face from deforestation, diet, predators, and lifespan.
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PBS

Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Comparison, Group Number Unknown

For Students 6th - 8th
This animated video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to use fractions to compare the spring weight of a hedgehog with its weight just before hibernation....
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Learning the Effects of Weather

For Teachers 2nd
Learn how weather affects people and animals.
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Other

Anapsid: Garter Snakes

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed summary of Garter Snakes including natural history, hibernation, reproduction, predation, housing, feeding, handling, medical problems, and resources.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Long Eared Myotis

For Students 4th - 8th
Although the northern long-eared myotis is common and widespread, much remains to be learned about its roosting habits, reproduction, and longevity. This bat is known to hibernate in caves and mines and to roost under tree bark. Learn...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Red Bat

For Students 4th - 8th
This close cousin to the eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis) is genetically distinct. These bats are found along the west coast and the southwestern US and into Mexico where they are thought to hibernate in the winter. Learn more about...

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