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Animals Alternatives to the Animal Report 
 Classroom activity alternatives to the factual animal report often assigned to elementary school students. Suggestions include writing a narrative (such as a comic or legend) or creating a visual and oral presentation (caricature, found object sculpture, or animation). Offers links to other material on report writing and related websites. From LEARN NC, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/rethinking-reports/713 Topics: Lesson Plans Last updated Sep 25, 2008 Animal Congregations, or What Do You Call a Group of ... ?
"Collective nouns or group names for all sorts of critters." Ordered by mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. From the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/about/faqs/animals/names.htm Topics: Animals Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Animal Diversity Web
An "online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology." Covers mammals, birds, arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, sharks, bony fishes, and other animals. Includes audio of selected animals, resources for teachers, and links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Science, Science Last updated Oct 15, 2005 Animal Information Database
Extensive information about animals. Scientific classification is provided, as well as information about habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, senses, behavior, diet and eating habits, reproduction, birth and care of their young, communication, conservation, a bibliography, and recommended books for young readers. Also available is information about endangered species, animal rescue and rehabilitation, coral reefs, tropical forests, and zoological careers. Animal Bytes has quick information about a wide range of animals. From SeaWorld/Busch Gardens. http://seaworld.org/animal-info/ Topics: Animals Last updated May 26, 2005 ASPCA Animaland
Have a new pet hamster and aren't sure how to care for it, or maybe wonder what manatees eat? Find the answers at this fun children's site that has animal-related games and cartoons and information on various animals, pet care, and some careers working with animals. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). http://www.animaland.org/ Topics: Animals Last updated Feb 24, 2009 ASPCA AnimaLessons: Lesson Plans
Collection of K-8 lesson plans that address "a variety of animal-related themes, from pet overpopulation to debunking common misconceptions about spiders and snakes." Includes lessons related to animal careers, caring for a pet, and understanding wildlife. Some lesson plans are available in Spanish. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). http://www2.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=edu_lessonplans Topics: Lesson Plans Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Backyard Nature
Designed to teach nature and ecology through the life found in backyards. Includes information about flowering plants, fungi, mollusks, segmented worms, arthropods, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and more. Also features an explanation of "Naming and Classifying," and a list of suggested tools for observing and studying nature. http://www.backyardnature.net/ Topics: Science, Science Last updated Jun 13, 2004 BBC: Wildfacts
Basic information about hundreds of animals, including scientific name, description, distribution, habitat, diet, and behavior. Also includes photos of selected animals. Searchable, or browsable by name or by various categories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 26, 2005 Beastly Garden of Wordy Delights
A handy list of over 150 collective nouns for animals (a "charm" of finches); the commonly associated sounds that various animals make (ducks "quack," deer "bell"); the various names given to animal young (a baby kangaroo is a "joey"); and animal adjectives (if you are foxlike, you are said to be "vulpine"). Includes links to related sites. http://www.anapsid.org/beastly.html Topics: Animals, Mammals, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Dec 7, 2004 CalPhotos: Animals
A collection of thousands of photographs of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles. Searchable by name, type, collection, photographer, continent, country, and U.S. state. Also browsable by scientific and common name. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/fauna/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Jan 9, 2006 The Dog Hause: A Playground for Pets and Pet Lovers
Contains pet and animal related quotes, proverbs, idioms, superstitions, clip art, fun facts, humor, and fonts. Also provides information on spaying and neutering pets. http://www.doghause.com/ Topics: English Language, Language, Literature & Books, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jul 5, 2004 GliderCENTRAL
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is an appealing little Australian marsupial that can glide long distances through the air. This Web site has links to their care, breeders, veterinarians, and information about them as both pets and wild animals. While they are gaining popularity as pets, they are not legal pets in most of the United States, including California. http://sugarglider.net/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Nov 30, 2002 Habitats/Biomes
This child-oriented site introduces the various biomes of the earth, from the arctic to the desert to a coral reef. Basic information about the climate, plant, and animal life is available, along with printable sheets on the various animals. These sheets contain information about the animal's diet, reproductive cycle, and anatomy, plus a picture of the animal to color that would be suitable to include with most school reports. Some biomes contain maps. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/ Topics: Biology, Environment Last updated Jul 25, 2006 Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change
"Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations ... They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, bald eagles, robins, hummingbirds, mantees, whooping cranes -- and other birds and mammals, the budding of plants, changing sunlight and other natural events." Includes lesson plans for teachers, reports of sightings dating back to 1997, news, and more. Searchable. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 20, 2004 North American Mammals
"A searchable database of all living mammals of North America." Based on the Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals and Mammals of North America, the database is searchable by species name and conservation status, and browsable through a map of North America and a family tree. Also includes a glossary and searchable collections of skull and bone and teeth images. Also available in Spanish. From the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/ Topics: Animals, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 30, 2007 Planet ARKive
"This dedicated children's site features [animal and plant] species profiles repurposed specifically for children aged 7-11, with accompanying wild facts, as well as fun games, quizzes and activities." Searchable. A companion site to ARKive.org, a Web site that features images of endangered animal and plant species. http://www.planetarkive.org/ Topics: Animals, Plants Last updated May 18, 2005 Zoos Worldwide
Features lists of "[z]oos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks worldwide -- also includes zoo reviews, zoo cams and an Animal of the Month." Click on the map of the world to find listings of animal facilities in the regions, many with links to Web sites. Some listings include reviews from visitors and zookeepers. http://www.zoos-worldwide.de/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Jun 1, 2004 |
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