Worksheet
Curated OER

Natural Vegetation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this earth science worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to natural vegetation. There are 21 earth science terms located in the word search.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Succession and Microclimate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars compare the population of insects in different microclimates. In this biology lesson, students collect data using probes to tabulate temperature and soil data. They predict how certain parameters change as an area...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Ecosystems

For Students 7th - 12th
In this ecosystems worksheet, students define the components that make up an ecosystem. Students focus on the forests found in Ireland. This worksheet has 30 fill in the blank and 7 short answer questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arbor Day Challenge: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Arbor Day crossword puzzle, students use a set of 28 clues given at the bottom of the page to complete the puzzle; clues are related to Arbor Day.
Handout
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech: Moist Temperate Coniferous Forest Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete description of coniferous forest with examples and photos. Animal, plant, and soil information.
Handout
BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Coniferous Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the enchanting world of the coniferous forest and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, news, and external links. Listen to the various sounds made in the woodlands.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Coniferous Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the coniferous forest.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Coniferous Forests: Lesson 3

For Students 6th - 9th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of coniferous forests, and its effect on living things. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Coniferous Forests."
Handout
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech U: Northern Coniferous Forest Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of northern coniferous forest, also known as the taiga or boreal forest. Photos and examples of boreal plants.
Handout
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Coniferous Forests

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An introduction to coniferous forests. Includes a link to information about animals living in this habitat.
Handout
Other

Minnesota Department Natural Resources: Coniferous Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
General information of the characteristics of coniferous forests.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Coniferous Forests: Lesson 2

For Students 5th - 8th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of coniferous forests, and its effect on living things. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Coniferous Forests."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Coniferous Forests: Lesson 4

For Students 6th - 9th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of coniferous forests, and its effect on living things. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Coniferous Forests."
Handout
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive resource adapted from NASA describes the different temperature, precipitation, and vegetation patterns in seven biomes: coniferous forest, temperate deciduous forest, desert, grassland, rainforest, shrubland, and tundra.
Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: The Taiga Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource offers a detailed overview of the taiga biome, including its locations, the types of plants and animals that live there, and other interesting facts.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Lowland Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Lowland coniferous forest info. Biomass, interdependence, plants, and animals found here.
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State Univ.: Gymnosperms (Conifers & Relatives)

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of conifer biology. Illustrations are great and help clarify the text, which can get a bit advanced for a general audience. A great resource for exam review.
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Other

Real Trees 4 Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
A very informative site that looks at the characteristics of conifers. Numerous links are available with information about cones, seeds, and needles. Other articles include current issues surrounding these trees.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Boreal Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
The Boreal Forest region of Alberta, Canada is featured in this effective site. The topography and types of trees found in this area are identified. A brief portion of this site is devoted to the impact of forest fires on flora and fauna...
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Other

Radford University: Taiga or Boreal Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a thorough fact sheet of a taiga forest (or boreal forest as it is otherwise known). Content includes a look at the forest climate, vegetation, growth forms, and soil. Additional information can be found on the alpine...
Website
Other

National Christmas Tree Assoication: Ncta

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is all about how to find the perfect Chritmas tree. Search by zip code to find the species of tree that you want. Also, learn about many interesting and useful ways to recycle Christmas trees.rec
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Evergreens

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Interactive
Other

Ohio Public Library: What Tree Is It?

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource for tree identification by common name, scientific name, leaf, or fruit.

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