Curated OER
Creating the "Perfect" Horse
Students examine the relationship between a horse and its rider. In this behavior and interactions lesson students research the Internet to learn about horse behavior and biology then write a paper and present it to the class.
Curated OER
Cloud in the Classroom
Students describe the relationship between animals and humans. In this biology instructional activity, students research about the history of horses in America. They present a mock news broadcast about their research.
Curated OER
Creating the "Perfect" Horse
Students examine horse biology and breeds while investigate the relationship between horses and riders. They research and analyze information found online in order to determine how to produce an all-purpose horse. They write position...
Curated OER
What Do We Learn From Fossils?
Students investigate what a fossil is and how it came to be. In this fossil lesson, students examine pictures of skeletons and identify characteristics that can and cannot be determined by a fossil. Students complete diagrams...
Curated OER
Properties of Magnets
High schoolers determine the physical properties of magnets. They analyze the size, number of poles and strength of the magnets. They make observations of what happens to magnets when they are placed next to each other.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Wild Horse
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the horse.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nature: Cloud Age Four
In this short Nature video, experience the environment of Cloud, a four-year old horse living in the wild. This is one in a series of three videos about Cloud. [2:23]
Other
Shark Friends Sea Horse
Brief but informational site great for anyone who wants to learn more about these sea creatures. Provides information such as species and location, a physical description, behavior and scientific classification.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Common Hippopotamus
Exhaustive resource examines the common hippopatamus with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on range, reproduction, habitat, behavior, conservation, and external links.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Clydesdales
Outlines the characteristics of horses and the Clydesdale breed, including classification, history, behaviors, and diet. Information at a level of upper intermediate elementary but easily adaptable for all teachers.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Zebra
Learn about the natural history of the zebra in text and images, a relative of the horse that inhabits the Serengeti in East Africa and other parts of Africa.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Ponies
This site gives an in-depth description of a pony, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Ark Animal Tracks: Careers With Animals
Vocational article about working as an animal trainer for both wild and domestic animals.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Zebra
Meet the zebra and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Hippotpotamus
This resource presents detailed information about the hippotpotamus, including several photos and an audio clip.