Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)
Fish Morphology
Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.
Curated OER
What Are Cells?
Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and...
City University of New York
Energy: Characteristics of Life
An explanation of types of energy, how living things use energy and how they can convert energy forms. This is a good, basic, start to studying this characteristic of life.
Other
Miami University: Cellular Nature of Life?
Basic information about cells in an outline form. Gives good information in an abbreviated format.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Basics of Biology Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a biology unit.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reptiles
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
Other
Sea and Sky: Marine Reptiles
An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Least Weasel
Get to know the Least Weasel.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
NASA
Nasa: The Basics of Ocean Chemistry: Carbon, Circulation, and Critters
An explanation of ocean chemistry, supported by illustrations, for example, of the global carbon cycle in the 1980s and the annual carbon dioxide flux. The concentration of nutrients in the ocean is discussed for its impact on marine...
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Socrates (469 399 b.c.e.)
Basic-level introduction to Socrates' life. Excellent summary of the main characteristics of Socrates' life in the three dialogues "Euthyphro," "Apology," and "Crito."
Other
Look d.com: Fish Anatomy
This site, which is given by LookD.com, provides a basic overview of fish anatomy. The information is medium in length, and factual, making it worth checking out on the subject.
Other
International Wolf Center: Fun Wolf Facts
A concise site that features "Just the Facts" about wolves. Information such as average length, height, weight, length of life, etc. is shared in this site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hagfish
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides a basic description of the characteristics of the hagfish. Also includes a chart that contains scientific classification information. Links are provided throughout for additional...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Polar Bears
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Polar Bears. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.