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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
Topics on this brief site include description, size, lifespan, range-habitat, food, behavior, offspring, and environmental threats.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Manta Ray

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the manta ray. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Machines and Tools, Part Ii

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students gain first-hand experience with the mechanical advantage of pulleys. Students are given the challenge of helping save a whale by moving it from an aquarium back to its natural habitat into the ocean. They set...
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Coastal Oceans Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore photos, watch video clips, and learn about the aquatic biome located above the continental shelf. [8:37]
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Intertidal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the intertidal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats

For Students 3rd - 6th
An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.
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University of California

Ucmp: The World's Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of California Museum of Paleontology hosts this site devoted to the study of the earth's biomes, which are the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and adaptations of organisms to...
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Other

Campeoles

For Students 9th - 10th
This cute website offers various types of information to viewers: stays, specials, reservations, and a boutique. If you click on "campeole," you will be able to read more about the organization.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Intertidal Zone: Aquatic Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the flora and fauna of the intertidal aquatic zone and the characteristics that describe this aquatic biome through reading and watching video clips. [6:42]
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Barracuda (Sphyraena)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Barracuda and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, predatory lifestyle, and breeding of this ocean fish. Includes images and statistics.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What is a mammal? They walk, run, swim, and fly. They live in the ocean, fly in the sky, walk on the prairies, and run in the savanna. There is a tremendous amount...
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Other

Voyage to the Deep: Tubeworm

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a very brief overview of tubeworms, a hydrothermal vent marine animal.
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Other

Voyage to the Deep: Vent Crab

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about vent crabs in this overview that includes a QuickTime video clip and several photos.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Aquatic Ecosystems

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of aquatic ecosystems. It discusses the difference between freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, then explains what the three ecozones are in a marine ecosystem.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Deep Sea Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the different zones and life in the deep sea as well as watch videos and examine photos of this aquatic biome. [5:54]
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Whale Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about whale sharks.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Swordfish

For Students K - 1st
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this large ocean fish.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Sharks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How many species of sharks are there in the world of water? Students will discover how and where sharks live, what they eat and how they socialize through the exploration of this resource.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Plant and Animal Habitats

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson explains plant and animal habitats with brilliant pictures and photos. It also includes discussion and non-Activote questions.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Palau: Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

For Students 9th - 10th
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon covers 100,200 ha and includes 445 uninhabited limestone islands of volcanic origin. Many of them display unique mushroom-like shapes in turquoise lagoons surrounded by coral reefs. The aesthetic beauty of...
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Curated OER

Unesco: France: Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Reunion Island

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island site coincides with the core zone of La Reunion National Park. The property covers more than 100,000 ha or 40 % of La Reunion, an island comprising two adjoining volcanic massifs located...

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