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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Wildlife in Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they research wildlife that is threatened or endangered in Texas and develop an...
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Other

Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Riparian Areas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society, also known as 'Cows and Fish', has produced this colourful pamphlet to teach about riparian areas, what they are, how they attract wildlife, their importance for fish, and how to assess...
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Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute: Native Habitat Restoration [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This presentation explains why it is important to do restoration of a habitat. It explains what to expect, developing a plan, where to get help, assess the area, preparing the soil, choosing and planting seeds, managing the habitat as it...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish and Wildlife Service: Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Fish and Wildlife Service provides information and multiple links related to recreational and commercial fishing.
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Other

Serengeti National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
The beautiful, official site for the Serengeti National Park provides extensive information about the Serengeti ecosystem, physical features, wildlife, and taking a safari through the region. As an added bonus, learn some Swahili.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Aldo Leopold

For Students 9th - 10th
Environmental Education for Kids! provides a very informative and thorough biography of Aldo Leopold, the "father" of wildlife mangagement.
Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn about the dangers facing wolves today and what you can do to help. Content includes a "State of the wolf," report, wolf information, wolf video, a wolf journal, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: Ways of the Wild

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the problem of wildlife management in many African countries. Apply critical thinking skills to a decision-making scenario and strategically communicate information.
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University of California

Polar Bear Capital of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Churchill, Canada is known for its polar bear population before the bay freezes. Find out all about this incredible visitation every year. Read polar bear facts, lore, rules of bear safety, and wildlife management applied to polar bears.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Michigan Management Plan: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out how they plan to increase biodiversity in this Michigan back yard.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Bioswales for Stormwater Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to bring life, diversity, and usefulness to something as common as a drainage ditch.
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Other

Clemson Cooperative Extension: Cottontail Rabbit Biology and Management

For Students 9th - 10th
The cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) is one game species familiar to virtually everyone. Its requirements for life are relatively simple and this, coupled with a high reproductive capacity, enables it to hold the title of the...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Lower Klamath Natl Wildlife Refuge

For Students 9th - 10th
This national wildlife refuge, established in 1908, was the first large block of public land set aside for wildlife management purposes. Because of the refuge's extensive overlap with the Klamath Basin water reclamation project, it has...
Website
Other

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: Office of Management and Budget

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of the statement of regulatory and deregulatory priorities of the Department of the Interior.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish and Wildlife Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page provides information on programs, the role of fisheries and recreational fishing and links to various agency links.
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Columbia University

Nasa: Sedac: Land Use and Land Cover Change

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-six data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine land use and how human activities have impacted on land cover. They look at agriculture, loss of...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Conservation Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of scientific articles, news items, and images on a wide range of topics in the field of conservation biology.
Website
Other

University of Montana: Wilderness Connect: Stewardship

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about wilderness preservation. Lists questions in four categories and provides extended responses to each of them.
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Canada's Boreal Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
A look at Canada's Boreal Forest ecosystem. One of the largest ecosystems in the world, it provides abundant fresh water for North America and is home to many species of wildlife, for example, wolves and caribou. There is also discussion...
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Other

Earth Day Canada: Eco Kids: Recycle for Wildlife

For Students 2nd - 6th
We throw away so many things on a daily basis. Why not find creative ways to recycle and reuse them? 45 ways you can make different items by using recycled materials are provided here.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Ecological, Practical, Aesthetic Advantages of Wild Shorelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network examines what we know about the ecological functioning of shorelines, and makes recommendations for design, planting, and management of these specialized zones.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Bees Use Drugs? Evidence of Self Medication

For Students 9th - 10th
There has been documented evidence that honey bees increase their foraging of antibiotic plant resins when under stress from fungal pathogens. Could more access to certain plants provide some solutions for decreasing bee populations?
Article
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Careers With Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide-ranging suggestions for student who love to work with animals and don't necessarily want to be a veterinarian. Site also has links to other animal career websites.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: White Bass, a Taste of Home?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson uses a real-life event to teach students about wildlife management, in this case of fish. The event was that the white bass, a fish preferred by local Hmong anglers, was moved from one lake to another in St. Paul, Minnesota....

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