Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating the "Perfect" Horse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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. 
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Curated OER

Cloud in the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating the "Perfect" Horse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Do We Learn From Fossils?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Magnets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Wild Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the horse.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nature: Cloud Age Four

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
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Other

Shark Friends Sea Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Common Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive resource examines the common hippopatamus with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on range, reproduction, habitat, behavior, conservation, and external links.
Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Clydesdales

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Zebra

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Ponies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
Other

Ark Animal Tracks: Careers With Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Vocational article about working as an animal trainer for both wild and domestic animals.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Zebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the zebra and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hippotpotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information about the hippotpotamus, including several photos and an audio clip.