[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Earth's biosphere is introduced to demonstrate what the Gaia Theory does for the environment. Students will also understand what homeostasis is.

Use this site to learn about the different areas of the biosphere, known as biomes.

In this activity, you'll describe what you think it might be like for humans to live in the extremes of the biosphere. Think about the challenges associated with living either underwater or in the upper atmosphere. Also, think about what...

This article explains that as our knowledge of life on the planet evolves, we've come to use the word biosphere as a way of explaining the entire intertwined network of life on Earth. This concept combines an understanding of geology,...

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO designated site in southeastern Ontario. This page provides information on conservation efforts and research being done there.

The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO designated site in Ontario. This page provides information on conservation efforts and research being done there.

Six multiple-choice questions testing the main concepts of Earth's biosphere. Students may review their answers after submitting the quiz.

Find out what you know about the biosphere by taking this pretest.

Test your knowledge on the biosphere and globalization.

This lesson will discuss the importance of the biosphere (the global ecosystem) to living things. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Biosphere."

This lesson will discuss the importance of the biosphere (the global ecosystem) to living things. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "The Biosphere."

This lesson will discuss the importance of the biosphere (the global ecosystem) to living things. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "The Biosphere."

Students investigate the Biology topic of biomes. The tutorial consists of definitions, pictures, and examples of different terrestrial biomes.

What is erosion? Here's a brief look at the process of erosion ..what it is, how it happens, effects. Useful for the younger researcher.

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...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover the hierarchal system found in the biosphere which helps scientists break down and delve into different aspects of ecology.

A lab experiment in a series of experiments that explores Earth Science Systems. This lab introduces students to the parts of the Earth system: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and pedosphere. As the students learn about the...

Students explore the biosphere's environments and ecosystems, learning along the way about the plants, animals, resources and natural cycles of our planet. Over the course of lessons 2-6, students use their growing understanding of...

This lab uses a robust model of the carbon cycle to give an intuitive sense for how carbon circulates through the atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, and crust.

Information on the Biosphere 2 project, an attempt to replicate the world's biospheres in a controlled environment. Includes a map of the facility and other

Information on the Biosphere 2 project, an attempt to replicate the world's biospheres in a controlled environment. Includes a map of the facility and other

Biosphere (Montreal)

Biosphere (Montreal)

As part of the study of the biosphere, the students will create pyramids using owl pellets. In groups, students will dissect owl pellets to aquire information about owl consumption. Groups will then create an ecological pyramid, a number...