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Toronto Zoo: Adopt a Pond Wetland Conservation Programme
This is a large website from the Toronto Zoo with information on environmental conservation. There are explanations about habitats and species, and teacher resources for a variety of grade levels and subjects.
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Exploring Origins Project: Exploring Life's Origins
Explore life's evolutionary history on the planet through molecular illustrations and animations. Pictorial evidence is based on origin of life research and theory.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Oil and Bird Populations
After learning about the diversity of wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico, students focus on birds and their patterns of behavior. They then how an oil spill might affect migrating birds, and possible ways to help them in the event of an oil...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Extinction: Is It Inevitable?
Young scholars read the article "The Sixth Extinction" by Niles Eldredge on past mass extinctions and the current rate of loss of species. There is a choice of student activities which includes having students respond to discussion and...
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Missouri Conservationist Online: Missouri Cave Life
Excellent article describing a trip inside a cave. The article discusses the cave habitat and changes that occur as you go deeper into the cave. Includes interesting photographs.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Biology: Charles Darwin Iii: Descent With Modification
Instructional module focusing on Charles Darwin's theory of Descent with Modification. Discusses how slight changes from parent to offspring create variation and potentially create new species over time. Site also includes an interactive...
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: The Arthropod Story
Go back in time to discover the evolutionary story of the arthropod and what this phylum of the animal kingdom looks like today.
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Interactions Between the Atmosphere & Hydrosphere [Pdf]
A discussion of the interactions between the four spheres of Earth and how they affect weather and climate. The slideshow is divided into two parts. The first deals with interactions between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere and the...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Saving Species
Learn why fieldwork is an important component of any scientist's career, especially among those who are actively working to preserve the Earth's biodiversity. Three American Museum of Natural History biologists tell you about their...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Bio Benefits
What does it take to keep our planet livable? What are the things we need to sustain life? The Bio-Benefits site answers these questions and others pertaining to basic life needs. Click on the hyperlinked words to see interactive...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Conservation Biologist Eleanor Sterling
Interview with conservationist Eleanor Sterling provides insights into her research interests, her career preparation, and advice for kids interested in doing field investigations in biology.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Alien Species Harmful to North American Forests
This informative site examines when do alien species are become harmful to North American forests and why is such a large issue now. International biodiversity agreements and programs are discussed as well.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Module Index
Series of self-guided tutorials covers the topics of water quality, ecosystems, biodiversity, and energy sources including a summary of important concepts as well as a glossary.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ecology and Economics
Natural systems studied by ecologists and human systems studied by economists must work together to ensure a future of biodiversity. This interview identifies the needs for both and ways in which the two can balance conservation with...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Patagonian Steppe
In this resource, students can investigate the location, biodiversity, and threats to the Patagonian steppe ecoregion and also find helpful links to further explore information about this area.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Pacific Coastal Mountain Icefields and Tundra
Describes the geography of this ecoregion, its biodiversity, its excellent conservation status, the parks and wilderness areas within its boundaries, potential threats, and organizations working to ensure its protection. (Updated August...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Chile
Facts about Chile including environmental issues, geography, ecology and biodiversity, people, energy resources, natural resources, economy, and conflict.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Brazil
Facts about Brazil including environmental issues, background, geography, biodiversity and ecology, ecoregions, government, people, water, economy, energy, natural resources, industries, and conflict.
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Cambrian Mountains Society: Cambrian Mountains
The Cambrian Mountains are a remote, relatively untouched area of Wales. Learn about the geology, biodiversity and history of this area.
US Geological Survey
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: Ecosystems in Delicate Balance
Learning activities to investigate how organisms interact in a functioning ecosystem. Students will explore the role organisms play in food chains and preserving biodiversity in ecosystems. Lake Pontchartrain Basin ecosystem is featured...
University of California
University of California: The Age of Mammals
This online chapter of a book studying biodiversity and conservation explores the evolution of mammals, from the extinction of the dinosaurs to the evolution of humans.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Wall of Birds
See the biodiversity and evolutionary of birds in this mural, titled "From So Simple a Beginning,". Mural features the world of birds and shows bird families including extinct ancestors.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: It Takes All Kinds to Make a World
Learn about the biodiversity found in the ocean by looking at examples of marine life.
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