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East Brunswick has a research project in third, fourth and fifth grades. For more
information on the research project, see the Technology in
Elementary page. Several sites were identified to provide resources for those
projects. Those sites are listed below.
Endangered species sites (third grade)
National parks sites (fourth grade)
Native American sites (fifth grade)
Endangered Species
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Animal
Resources – Sea World/Busch Gardens |
| Grade level: |
All |
| Subject: |
Science |
| Part of the SW/BG Education Series; rich with information on
various sea mammals, some other animals, and various animal topics. Includes pictures and
appropriate links to other areas within the site. |
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Birmingham Zoo Animal Omnibus |
| Grade level: |
3 and up |
| Subject: |
Science |
| Searchable
database of common and zoo animals by region. Best
to do search by first by classification (Birds, Fishes, etc.), and then by common name.
Gives links to other sites with information on the animal. |
| Lincoln Park Zoo |
| Grade level: |
3 and up |
| Subject: |
Science |
| Searchable database of birds, mammals, reptiles, and
amphibians. Indicates endangered species, if applicable. |
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| Bagheera |
| Grade level: |
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| Subject: |
Science |
| "A Web site for our endangered species." |
National Parks
| Great Outdoors Recreation Page
(GORP) |
| Grade level: |
4 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies |
| Information on parks, forests, the wilderness, etc.,
including maps (with links), photos, recreational activities, and much more. Content
arranged geographically (worldwide), and by state for the United States. Organized but
cluttered; requires careful concentration when searching/using this site. |
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| National Park Service
(ParkNet) |
| Grade level: |
4 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies |
| National park information including lesser known and special
significance areas. Links to historical, educational, natural resource, and park
information. Updated regularly with a link to a special topic (on 8/20/98, the link was to
Places Where Women Made History). |
| American
Park Network (APN) |
| Grade level: |
4 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies/Science |
| "Comprehensive source of information on America’s
favorite parks." Links to park information, activities, travel tips, etc. Includes a
Q&A section (Park Talk) where questions about America’s parks can be asked and
answered electronically. |
Native Americans
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Lakota - Dakota - Sioux
Nation |
| Grade level: |
5 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies |
| Site is rich in pictures of tribal art and artifacts. Shows a
timeline of important events, description and schedule of Sioux powwows, description and
maps of landmarks, and information on individual tribes and their leaders. |
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Native Americans |
| Grade level: |
5 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies |
| Provides many links to other excellent Native American sites. |
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Other Native
Sites (Native American) |
| Grade level: |
4 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies |
| Provides links to Native American tribes’ home pages,
and other Native American links, listed by tribe. |
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Thunder
Mountain Lenape Nation |
| Grade level: |
5 and up |
| Subject: |
Social Studies |
| Provides information on Lenape culture, including food,
dress, jobs of men and women, stories, spirituality, and more. |
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