5A Diversity of Life #1 Some animals and plants are alike in the way they look and in the things they do, and others are very different from one another.... 5A Diversity of Life #2 Plants and animals have features that help them live in different environments.... 5D Interdependence of Life #2 Living things are found almost everywhere in the world.... 5F Evolution of Life #1 Different plants and animals have external features that help them thrive in different kinds of places....

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Safari Touch Tank

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Description

The site provides a unique opportunity to see exotic underwater animals in both simulated and real-world environments. Mousing over the creature brings up a description, a link to Webster's online dictionary definition, and a 3-D animated movie. Students learn about the creature's scientific name, eating habits, and its typical weight and size.

Students from grades K-8 will enjoy seeing simulated movements and characteristics of a variety of sea creatures. The clips can be useful foreground information before visiting an aquarium, and can also be incorporated into a Hyper Studio presentation. A dictionary offers additional information about the creatures.

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Created : 01/11/2004