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General Mammals Mammals Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Stalking the Wild Mammal A 3rd-grade lesson plan requiring students to select and write a report on a mammal Collaborative Thematic Unit Theme: Mammals Students will explore mammals of different regions of the world. Mammals Internet Resources Hall of Mammals at the Museum of Vertebrate Paleontology, Berkeley A Very Large List of Mammal Sites Carnegie Museum of Natural History Section of Mammals Armadillos Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Internet Resources Armadillo Online -Includes pictures. Badgers Internet Resources North American Badger Detailed facts about the animal Clip Art/Computer/Printouts Bat Lesson Plans/Bat Thematic Units Bats This is a research unit utilizing knowledge, vocabulary, comprehension, synthesis, analysis, application, and evaluation. Bat Thematic Unit "The Only Flying Mammal!"A Thematic Resource for Teachers and Students "Bats"
Lesson Plan 2 "Bats" is a science inquiry unit created by Ms. Delancy and the 1997/98
Avocado Elementary's kindergarten/first grade magnet class. It is geared for The Adventures of Echo the Bat Interactive multimedia adventure Batty about Bats Theme Students will be able to construct new knowledge about bats by exploring web sites, creating projects of their own, and interacting with others about their discoveries. Teachers will be able to utilize this resource to provide activities for independent and cooperative learning . All
About Bats- A First Grade Journey This fall (1996) we studied about bats. We want to share the steps involved in designing these pictures
and some of the things we learned. Bats Amazing Build on your students natural fascination with bats using this exciting thematic unit particularly appropriate for October. Utilizes multimeda, hands-on activities, literature, art, music, math, technology and more to explore the subject of bats. Bats Amazing!! Bats CONCEPTS PRINCIPLES OF AERONAUTICS Stellauna
Creative Curriculum Connections Activities prepared by publishers Harcourt Brace Bat Clip Art/Computer/Bat Printouts
Free Bat
Conservation Brochure Bat Poet, The - poems about bats. Bat Internet Resources Buzbee Bat House Temperature Plot! [*] - the world's First Bat House on the Internet. Anabat File Analysis - statistical analysis of bat echolocation calls recorded by Anabat bat detectors. Bat Conservation and Information Page Bat Quiz - This a short quiz to test your knowledge of bats. Bat Research Laboratory - a reseach group at Purdue University. Batline - bat information mailing list. Bats for Educators - providing educational resources about bats to students and educators. Bats: Mother Nature's Bug Patrol - from the Calgary Explorer Bears Lesson Plans/BearsThematic Units Mother Bear and Cubs Science/Movement Activity In this activity, children will learn some facts about bear behavior and have some fun imitating bears. Addie's Beary Fun Activities Take your pick from bear themed activities and literature Bears and Hibernation To expose the children to the hibernation process of bears through the making of a bear's cave. Bears Internet Resources American Bear Association - promoting the welfare of the black bear through a better understanding. Bear TAG - American Zoo Association devoted to the eight species of bears. Bears.org - dedicated to the preservation of accurate bear beliefs. North American Bear Center - source for information on the American Black Bear. 250 Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project - responding to an urgent need for quality information about grizzly bear habitat use, responses to human land use and grizzly bear mortality. Feenicks' Polar Bear - with photos and links. Polar Bear and the Walrus - Learn about the polar bear and the walrus, two animals native to Alaska. This site has pictures, descriptions and some activities to try at home. Beavers Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Beaver Tales Students will investigate changes in beaver habitat areas caused by beavers and interrelationships between beavers and their environment. Internet Resources Buffalo Internet Resources Center For Bison Studies, MSU-Bozeman Camels Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Camels The student will locate information about camels in encyclopedias, books, and nonprint materials. The student will apply information about camels to a project. Internet Resources Caribou Internet Resources Alberta's Endangered Woodland Caribou - different from the barrens herds in the north. Cats Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Internet Resources Beware of Cat! - includes animations, backgrounds, awards, and tips. C.L.A.W. - a club for cats, to teach cats how to better rule their households. Cat Fanciers - information on breeds, shows, genetics, breed rescue, catteries and other topics. Cat Names List - very long list of cat names. Cat Stuff - with graphics, humor, and stories. Cat Tips - from cats, for cats, and their people. Weekly tips, "Cat of the Week" and links. Chez Fungus - fine virtual feline dining - parties, functions, food, drink. Do Black Cats Cause Bad Luck? - essay by Mark Levin. Feline Information Page - A site for Feline Aficianados - contains information on feline history, nutrition, evolution, genetics, and links to MANY other cat pages. Gallery of Cats - a collection of feline information, humor, literature, and fun. Contains a large number of links to personal cat homepages. Kitty Village - features dozens of cats and kittens that are available for adoption in the metro Atlanta area. Also has a list of humane society phone numbers. PetCat - for cats & cat lovers, with personalised fun, facts & features. PetStation's Cat Cabana - Articles, photos and much more about all types of cats. Singapore Cats - photos and descriptions of the Singapore 'drain cats'. References and links for cat interest. Vaccination Schedule for Kittens and Cats - A descriptive schedule for getting your cats shots What to Name Your Cat - handy A-Z guide may help you decide. Cows Internet Resources Barnyard Moosletter - a fun site that includes everything about everything bovine. Elmonet - A page for Elmo, Everyone's Favorite Cow! Read about Elmo, download him, and manipulate him into you're own images. Kris - a cow More Than A Cow? - outlines the various uses of cows from creating ice cream to toothpaste to crayons. Deer Internet Resources Dogs Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Internet Resources Canberra Region Dogs Page - provides information about the dog scene both in Canberra and in Australia in general. Dog Genome Project - study producing a map of all of the chromosomes in dogs, which can be used to map the genes causing disease and those genes controlling morphology and behavior Dog Side Show - by the seashore featuring shocking dog oddities. Dog-Bite Web Site - Stories from dog owners about the things their loved ones do! Dognet South Africa - for dog breeders, animal lovers and anyone with questions regarding pets. Dogpatch Doghouse, The - specializing in training information. Farokh's Dog Page - dog resources and selected writings. Free Dog! - believes that dogs, like people, should have lives and not merely existences. This means off-lead parks for exercise, effective training, and healthy diets. French Ring Sport Overview - contains information on exercises, pictures, training tips, and other information on French Ring, a combination of obedience, agility, and protection work. Joy of Mutts - celebration of mutts, featuring photos sent in by owners, cool mutt of the month, and guess the breed game. Pets in the Outdoors - GORP - tips and info on where to take your dog or other pet hiking, canoeing, beachcombing, and camping. PetStation's Dog Domain - Articles, photos and much more about all types of dogs! Purdue Dogs - glossary of canine terms and information on dog products. Senior Dogs Project - information on caring for older dogs, why and how to adopt an older dog, and stories and photos about the bond between senior dogs and humans. Su's Dog Information and Links - taxonomy, sizes, breeder/buyer beware, wild canines, sources, links. Tracking Page - learn about what tracking is, what you'll need to get started, and resources to guide your training. Vaccination Schedule for Puppies and Dogs - A descriptive schedule for getting your dogs shots Virtual Dog Show - Check out the winners of the last show, or enter your dog in the next show. Donkeys Internet Resources Donkey Sanctuary - thousands of donkeys have been taken into care and are housed on the Sanctuary's nine farms in England and Ireland. Neato Donkey Page - all about donkeys. What to do with them, why they are what they are. Lots of info, pictures and links. Elephants Internet Resources Elephant Consultance © Elefant Konsult Friends of the Asian Elephant - dedicated to promoting conservation of elephants and providing treatments, rehabilitation, and rescue for sick, injured, and, maltreated elephants. Help Save the Elephants - sign a petition to help save elephants being mistreated in zoos and circuses. Ivory Haven - Laura the Elephant - I'm an African Elephant promoting conservation with my educational and entertaining web site. Ferrets Internet Resources Ferret Net - comprehensive links to the best ferret resources, products, fun, mailing lists, medical stuff, and organizations. Modern Ferret - The Ferret Lifestyle Magazine - bi-monthly color magazine for ferret owners by ferret owners. New Ferret City - modern information on ferrets and related silliness. Triangle Ferret Lovers - the Triangle area's club for ferret enthusiasts. Web site includes information on Rogue's Gallery, the local ferret rescue. Zen and the Art of Ferrets - a little bit of everything about ferrets: advice, media coverage, kits, shelters, lapel pins, more. Foxes Internet Resources Adam's Fox Box - The Fox Box is a resource base for fans of foxes, featuring weekly picture links and links to many other relevant resources on the net. Mike's Yet Another Fox Page - personal page on why I like foxes, and an area for fox fans as well as short stories. Goats Internet Resources Olympic Mountain Goats: Kill Them? - the National Parks Service may shoot all of the Olympic Mountain goats. Tyny Goat Ranch - Where we raise and show NPGA reg. Pygmy goats and AGS reg. Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Hedgehogs Internet Resources All You Ever Wanted To Know About Hedgehogs - links and tidbits about the hedgehog as a wild animal and in fiction. NOT as a pet. Hedgehog-o-Rama - featuring the picture galleries of Yona and the hoglets. Hippopotamus Internet Resources Horses Internet Resources Equine-World [new] - horse photos, stories, links, free horse ads, anything horse related: health, fitness, veterinary science, ferrier news, and more. Cal Bred Futurity - is a halter competition offering large cash awards for California-Bred purebred Arabian fillies, mares, colts, stallions and geldings. Horse Land - Includes regular updated stories, horse tips, links, and HorseChat, a bulletin board where you can go & talk about, riding, horses' health, upcoming shows, about horses! Horsefun - site for young horse lovers. Horsey facts and fun. Plenty of puzzles, games, and prizes. Horses, Horses & More Horses - Photo Archive - multimedia horse photo album with hundreds of photographs of horses doing a variety of things including jumping, showing, foaling, polo and dressage. HorseWorldwide - includes shopping mall, chat room, and many topical links. KBR Horse Page - equestrian enthusiasts, wild horses (mustangs, burros), draft horses, farriery, modern training, modern veterinary rehabilitation, safety and survival. Leopards Internet Resources Lions Internet Resources General Marine Mammals Internet Resources International Marine Mammal Project (IMMP) - works to make oceans safe for marine mammals worldwide. Jaap's Marine Mammal Pages - general biological information about several groups of marine mammals, relevant news updates and photo features. by the author of the alt.animals.dolphins newsgroup FAQ. National Marine Mammal Laboratory - conducts research on marine mammals, with particular attention to issues related to marine mammals off the coast of Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Protected Marine Species Research and Information - info on whales, dolphins, and other protected marine species with links by alphabet, subject, and species. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - protecting the world's marine mammals. Seal Rocks Sea Life Centre - eco marine experience featuring Australia's largest fur seal colony. Walrus Master - odobenus rosmarus, that massive and long-tusked seal-like creature, is the star of this site maintained by one of the World's leading walrusologists. Dolphins Internet Resources Dolphin Discovery Centre - Perth - swimming and snorkelling with wild dolphins Dolphin Synergy - McCulloch, Daniel - Tribute to the gentle creatures known as dolphins. Dolphins - all about dolphins with lots of beautiful dolphin pictures. Mandurah Dolphins - learn about the interaction between the wild dolphins and this community. Truth about Dolphins - humorous piece with all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Whales and Ocean Life Students will learn facts about various species of whales (humpback, gray, killer, etc.) Whale Songs Learn basic facts about echolocation. Experience whale communication and sounds. Internet Resources Whale Club - to increase awareness towards marine mammals and the oceans they live in: dolphins, whales, and manatees. Moose Internet Resources Alces - dedicated to the biology and management of moose. Moose Page - includes the Mickey Moose Club and Moose-a-Month Calendar. Mules Internet Resources Mule Barn - everything about mules. Panda Internet Resources Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) Pigs Internet Resources Blueeye - here's a cute little piglet. Piggy Page, The - includes pictures of my pig collection. Sus Scrofa - PotBellied Pig information and resource center. Primates Internet Resources African Primates at Home - several species of monkeys and apes; includes photos and audio. International Primate Protection League - IPPL has been providing funding, resources, and action to protect primates around the world for the past 20 years. Monkey Maddness - promoting knowledge and awareness of monkeys and all primates while striving to be informative and entertaining. Rabbits Internet Resources Paulson's Rabbit World - A place devoted to information on pet rabbits and how they should be cared for. Rabbit Information Service - facts about Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in Australia (RCD) and the proper vaccination of pet rabbits. Rabbit Language - learn to communicate with your rabbit. Raccoons Internet Resources World Wide Raccoon Web - A collection of online information and resources about the North American Raccoon (Procyon lotor). Reindeer Internet Resources University of Alaska Reindeer Research Program - takes an active role in developing and promoting the reindeer industry in Alaska. Rhinoceroses Internet Resources SOS Rhino - part of the non-profit Rhinoceros Reproduction Program with objectives to focus worldwide attention on the endangered rhino. White Rhinoceros - includes the Rhinoceros factsheet. Rodents Lesson Plans/Thematic Units Internet Resources Etc. Etc. - features pages on chinchillas and California Ground Squirrels. PetStation's Small Mammal Medley - Articles, photos and much more about chinchillas and all other small pet critters! Sheep Internet Resources Breeds of Sheep - comprehensive directory with pictures and text. Clone in Sheep's Clothing - a sheep cloned from adult cells opens vast scientific possibilities and ethical dilemmas. A Scientific American report. Sheep on the Web - a directory of sites with short descriptions. Sheepfarm - information about some rare breeds of sheep. Skunks Internet Resources Wonderful Skunk and Opossum Page FAQ - About Skunks - Skunks can make good pets, but you need to know the facts. Tigers Internet Resources International Tiger Information Center [*] - forum for exchanging information relevant to the preservation of wild tigers. Carnivore Preservation Trust - tigers are some of our many residents. Tiger Missing Link Foundation - purpose of the Foundation is to save tigers from extinction by conserving genetic diversity and eliminating all inbreeding. Tiger Town - includes Shootin Safari, a collection of images; Safe Keeping,info on people and organizations; and Cub Watch, images of 3-monthold cubs we'll watch grow up. Tiger Watch - dedicated to the survival of the remaining 5 species of the tiger. Gives up-to-date info. Zoe Foundation, The - dedicated to helping the endangered tiger survive through the development of a new tiger facility. Wolves Internet Resources Alpha Wolf's Den - pictures of individual parts with detailed descriptions. DarkDragon's Green Page - linking many animal friendly webpages, newsgroups, gophers, and FTP sites. Dealing mostly with wolves. Reintroducing Wolves into the American Southwest - should wolves be reintroduced into the Arizona and New Mexico wilderness? Snow Wolves, The - KUED production. Includes a filme maker's diary, gallery of images, script, trivia, and more. Total Yellowstone Page Wolf Report Wolf Dunn - online resource for information on Hybrid Wolves/Wolfdogs. The Wolf Dunn was created to help Hybrid Wolf/Wolfdog 'owners' meet others who share their lives with these magnificent creatures. Wolf Pack - picture collection of Frank Elliott. Wolf's Den - collection of information and links related to wolves, the environment, Native American issues. Wolfsite: The World of Wolves - exists to foster appreciation of wolves and concern for their preservation. Zebras Internet Resources Zebras, Zebras, And More Zebras
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