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Title:
| Animals: Reindeer |
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Description:
| Learn about reindeer, the oldest domesticated animal. Find out about different kinds of reindeer, their habitats, diet, and history. Discover how reindeer have become Santa's carriers and friends. Learn whether reindeer can really fly or it is just a myth. Includes a movie, photographs, printouts, quizzes, lesson plans, and recipes of reindeer favorite snack. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Bear Country USA: Reindeer
Learn about two types of reindeer: wild and domesticated. Find out about their distinctive antlers, their habitats, and diet. Click on the "Photo Gallery" to see a picture.
Animal Planet: Caribou
Find out about wild species of reindeer: caribou. Click on the photograph to enlarge it. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Brookfield Zoo: Field Guide: Reindeer
Learn the difference between horns and reindeer antlers.
Arctic Wildlife
Read about reindeer and learn how native Indians tribes historically depended on these animals. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
Reindeer/Caribou
This page has extensive information about caribou and reindeer, their population, habitats, and ecological concerns. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
Alaska: Summer 2002
This page has several photographs of reindeer in Alaska. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Reindeer Photographs
Here are photographs of reindeer, with photos of reindeer babies.
Enchanted Learning: Reindeer Printout
This page has information about reindeers and includes a quiz, Label Me! printout, and a reindeer book. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Reindeer Trivia
Take this 6-question quiz created by a student to test your knowledge of reindeer.
The Scientific Theory of Santa Claus
This article is written by a scientist who did experiments with his young daughter to test the theory of the existence of Santa Claus. They set two testable hypotheses: reindeer really know how to fly and Santa can get down the chimney, and tested them. Learn what they have discovered. NOTE: This site includes ads.
History Channel: Christmas: The Ninth Reindeer
Find out how a story about a reindeer Rudolf was born by clicking on "The Ninth Reindeer." NOTE: This site includes ads.
Why Reindeer Don't Fly
This page has information on how some animals had developed ability to fly. Scroll down the page to find out why regular reindeer do not fly. Is it also true for the Santa's nine reindeer? NOTE: The site leads to websites with ads.
Olive the Orphan Reindeer
Read this story about an orphan reindeer named Olive who took refuge at the North Pole with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The story is divided into sections. Pictures could be drawn to illustrate this story, or acted out to make it come to life.
Most Frequently Asked Questions about Santa's Reindeer
Find answers on many questions about Santa's reindeer and learn their names, find out whether they are males of females, what makes them fly, and where they live.
Santa Claus Reindeer Barn
Read funny biographies of each reindeer in Santa's sleigh. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Mrs. Santa Claus Kitchen
Here are recipes of Christmas treats for reindeers and kids. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.9, 7
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