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Trees for Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Levels of Ecological Organization

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ecosystems are organized into several different levels, and they can be studied at any one of the various levels of organization. Learn more about levels of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Habitat Destruction

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From a human point of view, a habitat is where you live, go to school, and go to have fun. Your habitat can be altered, and you can easily adapt. Most people live in...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Biodiversity

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great introduction to learning about biodiversity. It explains the different kinds of biodiversity and offers links to games, stories, videos, and hands-on activities.
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Maine: The Lakes Environmental Association

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The site offers several areas of interest to those promoting ecological awareness and education: watershed information, lake protection, loon culture and behavior, and Eurasion Watermilfoil, an "invasive aquatic plant."
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Solid Waste

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, you can learn about solid wastes. It discusses the problems associated with disposal and possible solutions.
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La Republica Dominicana: Todo Un Pais De Sensaciones

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for exploring many aspects of life in the Dominican Republic. Available in French, Italian, Spanish, or English. Links lead to information on the country and its regions, its cultural roots, ecological resources, news and...
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Rainforest Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
Rainforest Alliance aims to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Living Organisms and Their Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial podcast providing an overview of the interdependence of organisms in their environment. [1:05]
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Australian Museum

The Australian Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Ecosystems Quiz

For Students 5th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over ecology and ecosystems. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Nature Serve: A Network Connecting Science With Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
A network of information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. The goal is to provide the scientific basis for conservation action. Also includes an online database of information on the plants, animals, and...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Ecology Quiz

For Students 5th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over concepts in ecology, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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PBS

The Greens: A Site for Kids About Looking After the Planet

For Students 2nd - 8th
Especially designed website companion to the PBS ecology series The Greens helps kids explore ideas about making smart environmental choices. Find animated videos, activity suggestions, projects to do, and solid advice for putting your...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Issues in Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from American Institute of Biological Sciences provides a collection of articles on current issues in environmental science and human impacts on the environment. Several articles available in Spanish.
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PBS

Pbs: Biogeography Polar Bears and Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Evidence for Evolution Library at PBS, this is a short article about biogeography. The distribution of animals is one source of evidence for Darwin's descent with modification.
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The Evidence for Evolution: Biogeography

For Students 9th - 10th
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. These pages are about the house sparrow and the differences that can be observed in it in different geographical...
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American University

Deforestation in Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...
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Society of American Foresters: Professional Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Sponsored by the Society of American Foresters, this site provides links to topics such as getting started in forestry, continuing education and professional development programs, accreditation news, understanding forestry, and forestry...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ecology: What Is an Ecosystem

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what an ecosystem is, how energy and matter move through ecosystems, and what makes an ecosystem stable.