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.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Smokey Bear's Seven Campfire Safety Tips
This site has Smokey Bear's Seven Campfire Safety Tips. These tips will help you when you are out camping.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Terrestrial Biome
Gives short descriptions of the many different types of biomes found on land all over the world. (Updated: February 22, 2013)
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What's Hidden Among the Tallest Trees on Earth?
Wendell Oshiro tells the story of Stephen Sillett's bold exploration of the canopy of an ancient redwood and details some of the fascinating discoveries he made. [4:47]
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Fire on the Plateau
A site that talks about forest fires, fighting forest fires, the history of major forest fires, and the career of forest firefighter.
Other
World Biomes
World Biomes is a site covering five of the major world biomes: aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra. It gives information on the various sub-divisions of the biomes and provides numerous images.
Other
Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...
Other
Missouri Dept. Of Conservation: Missouri Forest Facts
This site highlights the importance of forests and the need to keep them healthy. Information about how Missouri depends on its forests for many uses is highlighted.
Other
Smokey Bear
Use this site to learn tips for fire safety while outdoors, background information about Smokey, and games to play, as well as nature information about the Black Bear.
Other
Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
NASA
Sci Jinks: Watching Forests From Space
Check out how satellites help scientists study the Earth's forests. What can be learned through these images?
Read Works
Read Works: Surprise Encounter
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Jared who spots a bear cub while camping in the woods, but the cub is not alone. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Fawn in the Forest
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of a baby deer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Fawn in the Forest
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of a baby deer in the forest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Ecosystem of the Forest
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about forest ecosystems. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Climate Changes With Latitude
A map showing the division of the world into eight biomes based on different climate types around the world. There are links to more information about each biome.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Emily Carr's Trees (Lesson Plan)
The objective of this art project from KinderArt is to learn about flowing lines and form. Follow the lesson plan to see how it is done.
Other
National Fire Protection Association
The mission of the National Fire Protection Association is to help educate people about the importance of fire safety. Fact sheets help you act with caution around appliances, candles, and electrical devices, and the kids area, featuring...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Temperate Broad Leaf Forests
A brief introduction o the temperate broad leaf forest, including descriptions of the plant and animal life there.
American University
Deforestation in Madagascar
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.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.
Other
National Wildlife Federation: Happenin' Habitats: What Is Habitat?
Find an overview of what a habitat is exactly. Then, for more information, click in the left hand menu for different types of habitat: forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, and arctic tundra. Authors also offer advice on creating a...
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa: Classroom of the Future: Spheres: Biosphere
Use this site to learn about the different areas of the biosphere, known as biomes.