Handout
Tree of Life Project

The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: What Are You Blubbering About?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Baby Beluga may swim in the deep blue sea, but the song doesn't mention how cold it is out there. Find out in this short project how a bit of blubber can be a useful adaptation when the water is ice cold.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: On a Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the effect that agricultural advancement has had on bird diversity in those environments.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Bat Houses

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Making Mud

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how mud puddles in a backyard ecosystem make for a welcome habitat for many species.
Activity
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Turtles: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how a common backyard habitat can become a welcome habitat site for turtles.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Sun Perches

For Students 9th - 10th
See why many species use perches near their water source to take in the sun's warmth.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: How to Practice Wildlife Friendly Mowing

For Students 9th - 10th
When it is time to mow, find out the simple strategies to consider to minimize negative impacts on wildlife.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to provide a cover board for reptiles who generally prefer drier conditions.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to make a cover board for Amphibians' dual life-cycle of aquatic and terrestrial stages.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Nest Boxes, a.k.a Birdhouses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.