Lesson Plan
Curated OER

GENTLE JAWS?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students experiment with carrying eggs to simulate a mother crocodile's gentle grip as she carries her eggs/young. They compare different modern tools to the jaws of a crocodile.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Nile Crocodile

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great multi-media National Geographic site including video and audio clips all about crocodiles. There are fun facts and you can send a post card to a friend.
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Indian Gavial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indian gavial is one of the rarest crocodile species in Asia. Described at its characteristics, young. Included is one photograph.
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Crocodiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Find out how they differ, the number of species, what they eat, their characteristics and location. Six pictures show this reptile in its habitat.