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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bat (Big Brown)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore facts about the big brown bat, including their habitat, body traits, reproduction patterns, what they eat and their full classification.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bat (Pallid)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover where pallid bats live, what they eat, their reproduction patterns, their lifespan, and their full classification.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bighorn Sheep

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover where bighorn sheep live, what they eat, their reproduction patterns, their lifespan, and their full classification.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Badger (American)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction patterns, lifespan, and classification of the American Badger.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Meerkat

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the meerkat by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, classification, social habits, communication, and breeding habits.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Mexican Gray Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the Mexican gray wolf by browsing this one-page article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its classification, communication skills, and family traits.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Beaver

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information about the American beaver's habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction pattern, lifespan, and classification.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bison

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore facts about bison, including where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce, and their lifespan. A full classification is also included.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bat (Hoary)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Basic facts about the hoary bat including where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce, their body traits, and lifespan. Also included is a full classification.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bandicoot (Rabbit) or Bilby

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the bandicoot, a small marsupial native to Australia. Discover what they eat, their body traits, reproduction patterns, and their classification.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Animal Tic Tac Toe

For Students K - 1st
This learning game is designed to help young students distinguish between insects, reptiles, and mammals.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Vertebrates

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about vertebrate animals. It contains information about the 5 types of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The flipchart contains links to websites and...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this lesson the students will review the 2 groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates. They will be actively involved in classifying animals. An Activote assessment is also included.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Mice

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a mouse, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Patas Monkeys

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a patas monkey, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Pigs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a pig, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Oxen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a ox, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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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.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Porpoises

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a porpoise, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Quolls

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a quoll, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Quokkas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a quokka, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a sheep, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Sloths

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a sloth, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Squirrels

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a squirrel, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.