A short introduction to the terrestrial biomes around the globe.

This resource provides information on ecosystem initiatives and the programs in Canada that are working to preserve area ecosystems.

Understand the living and nonliving aspects of aquatic ecosystems.

Students learn how terrestrial biomes are classified and distributed around the globe.

Investigate the climate zones and biomes of the world.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of aquatic biomes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Surveys terrestrial biomes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A terrestrial biome is an area of land with a similar climate that includes similar communities of plants and animals. Different terrestrial biomes are usually...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.

Describes twelve kinds of ecosystems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.

Multiple activities help students gain a better understanding of land and water biomes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How matter cycles within an ecosystem. SE 7.5B, 7.5C

[Free Registration/Login Required] Find a variety of activities for children to do as they learn to identify varying habitats and biomes. Included are links to an even more extensive list of resources under coral reef, desert, grassland,...

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of ecosystems, covering biotic and abiotic factors, and the roles organisms play in an ecosystem.

A simulator reviewing over the concepts of ecosystem equilibrium.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Are you on the basketball team? Are you a cheerleader? Do you play an instrument in the band? Your niche would be your role or place in the school. Organisms also...

Explore photos, watch video clips, and learn about the aquatic biome located above the continental shelf. [8:37]

Learn about the coastal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn all about the abyssal ocean ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the polar ice cap ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about wetlands ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the oceanic pelagic ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.