Other
Ohio Public Library: What Tree Is It?
An online resource for tree identification by common name, scientific name, leaf, or fruit.
Other
Real Trees 4 Kids
A very informative site that looks at the characteristics of conifers. Numerous links are available with information about cones, seeds, and needles. Other articles include current issues surrounding these trees.
Other
National Christmas Tree Assoication: Ncta
This site is all about how to find the perfect Chritmas tree. Search by zip code to find the species of tree that you want. Also, learn about many interesting and useful ways to recycle Christmas trees.rec
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Dichotomous Tree Key
Identify a tree using this interactive identification tool.
Other
Elm Care: How Trees Work
How do trees drink, how do trees breath, what is the structure of a tree? Answer these questions and more.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Tree Identification: Compare and Contrast Deciduous and Evergreen Leaves
Learners observe differences in tree leaves leading them to an understanding of the terms deciduous, evergreen, and coniferous. Children will compare and contrast leaves and then, viewing a chart key, use what they know to help them...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Sonoma Tree Vole
The Sonoma Tree Vole nests so high in trees that finding one in a forest interior is quite difficult, and many records are from individuals that were living in trees that were cut down. A few coniferous tree species provide all of the...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Evergreens
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Boreal Forest
The Boreal Forest region of Alberta, Canada is featured in this effective site. The topography and types of trees found in this area are identified. A brief portion of this site is devoted to the impact of forest fires on flora and fauna...
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Other
42 Explore: Trees and Forests
This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.
Other
Radford University: Taiga or Boreal Forest
This site provides a thorough fact sheet of a taiga forest (or boreal forest as it is otherwise known). Content includes a look at the forest climate, vegetation, growth forms, and soil. Additional information can be found on the alpine...
Other
Minnesota Department Natural Resources: Coniferous Forests
General information of the characteristics of coniferous forests.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: The Taiga Biome
This resource offers a detailed overview of the taiga biome, including its locations, the types of plants and animals that live there, and other interesting facts.
Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Gymnosperms (Conifers & Relatives)
A review of conifer biology. Illustrations are great and help clarify the text, which can get a bit advanced for a general audience. A great resource for exam review.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Taiga
Here you can find a great fact sheet on the taiga biome! Learn what the taiga is, where it's located, and the types of plants and animals that live there!
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Evergreens
Learn how evergreen plants, both trees and shrubs have important roles to play in landscaping- from aesthetic to ecological.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: Temperate Forest Biome
Kids learn about the temperate forest biome. Four distinct seasons and lots of trees.
Curated OER
Spruce Forest
Here you can find a great fact sheet on the taiga biome! Learn what the taiga is, where it's located, and the types of plants and animals that live there!
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Uinta Chipmunk
Uinta chipmunks are common in coniferous forests, especially at elevations higher than 1,800 m. They readily climb trees and shrubs to forage for seeds and often sleep in trees. Learn more about the Tamias umbrinus, more commonly known...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Vegetation of North America, 1916
A map from 1916 of North America, Central America, Greenland, and the Caribbean to Puerto Rico showing the general distribution of vegetation types in the region. The map is color-coded to show natural vegetation in areas of ice desert,...