Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Interdependence of Living Things

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers interactions between organisms.
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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Wildlife Management

For Students 3rd - 5th
A collection of facts and links for learning about wildlife management. The facts cover what wildlife management is, the job of a wildlife manager, biodiversity, predators and prey, land capacity, habitat, and endangered animals. Other...
Handout
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Diagramming Diversity I

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify how living organisms are classified according to their evolutionary history. Recognize how a hierarchical classification scheme can be used to classify living organisms based on physical characteristics.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Diagramming Diversity Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Expand understanding of classification with this tutorial designed to help you learn how living organisms are classified according to their evolutionary history.
Handout
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classification Using Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the differences in genetic and non-genetic classification methods. Why is genetic evidence powerful for understanding evolutionary relationships among organisms? Find out!
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things

For Students 4th - 7th
Learn how all living things are classified.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: E. O. Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the environmental advocate known as both the father of sociobiology and the father of biodiversity, Edward O. Wilson.
Handout
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Great Salt Lake All Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate an ecosystem teeming with life, and discover the many bird species who reside at the Great Salt Lake throughout the year.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Benefits of Biodiversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
First, students toss coins to determine what traits a set of mouse parents possess, such as fur color, body size, heat tolerance, and running speed. Next they use coin tossing to determine the traits a mouse pup born to these parents...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Cenozoic Life

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Cenozoic Era.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Importance of the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How the oceans sustain life, are part of the water cycle, and moderate climate.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Effective and Safe Alternatives to Insecticides

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat Network discusses the effective and safe alternatives to common pest treatments.
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: The Importance of Local Action

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat Network discusses the importance of citizen action projects such as this one.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Must We Mow? Increase Wildlife Value of Working Landscapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ecological benefits of allowing a landscape to grow naturally without mowing.
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: Increase Canopy Cover by Planting and Maintaining Trees

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the ecological benefits of filling a backyard habitat with trees.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Network Focal City: Philadelphia, Pa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Habitat Network focuses on the city of Philadelphia. As it grows, it puts tremendous pressure on natural resources, essentially increasing the importance of protecting and restoring them.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Install Edible Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the benefits of planting a garden that provides a sustainable source of food for people.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Snags

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how dead trees can be beneficial to a backyard habitat.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Take Control of Herbicide Use on Your Property

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's what you need to know to make an informed choice on the best strategy to tackle backyard weeds.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Discouraging Mosquitoes and Providing Habitat for Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about some wildlife friendly tips for reducing mosquitoes in yards.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Build a Hibernaculum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the hibernation habits of different species, and find out how to provide the conditions for a hibernaculum for some species in your backyard.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Investigations Into How to Prevent Deadly Bird Window Strikes

For Students 9th - 10th
Act a community advocate to help commercial properties embrace best practices for decreasing bird-strikes on their large, heavily-glassed buildings.