Smithsonian
National Zoological Park - More than a zoo site, this resource
has information about species, webcams for real time observation
of animals, teaching resources and information on preservation
of species. There are printable versions of almost every page
which makes this a handy resource for learning "on the go".
San
Diego Zoo's Video Spotlights - Can't take a trip to the San
Diego Zoo? You can still enjoy the diversity of animal life through
this video library. You'll be amazed with the number of videos
that are available. There are videos of animal babies and animal
events. In addition, the site contains lots of information on
animals available through the drop-down menu labeled "Learn".
National
Wildlife Federation - Wildlife, Keeping the Wild Alive is
a sub-site conveying the importance of preserving our wildlife.
Facts, articles, and threats are shared on a variety of wild animal
species. The Backyard Wildlife Habitat sub-site shares information
on common species found near our homes.
Animal
Diversity Web - From the University of Michigan Museum of
Zoology, this site contains classification information, species
information, images, and search capabilities. The Teacher's section
has resource links and lesson plan information. My favorite part
of this site are the "sound bites", which are sound
files of animal calls. For each animal phylum and species, there
are pictures, sounds, specimens, and classification information.
Animal
Planet - Offered by the Discovery Channel, this site has solid
information on many species of animals. The content is primarily
text-based, easy to navigate, and is referenced by animal category
and species. While the informational content is great, this site
does have an occassional annoying pop-up.
New
Hampshire Public Television's Nature Works - Look in the "Nature
Files" to find a long list of species. Click on any species
to see a photo and learn about the creature's characteristics,
habitat, eating, etc.
Discovery
School Animal Lesson Plans - The Discovery Channel's lesson
plans are thorough, printable, and contain interactive elements.
They are categorized by grade level as well as by topic. The uniformity
of the plans makes them easy to use and thorough.