Handout
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Grasslands

For Students 3rd - 5th
An introduction to the grasslands. Includes link to information about the types of animals that live in this habitat.
Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Elephants

For Students 3rd - 8th
The resource includes information on two different species of elephant, the African Elephant and the Asian Elephant.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Irrigation Conservation for Trees, Shrubs, Gardens, and Lawn

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to provide the proper amount of water for optimal growth and biodiversity in a backyard habitat.
PPT
US Fish and Wildlife Service

National Conservation Training Center: Endangered Means There's Still Time

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a slide presentation of endangered species. At the bottom of the page are links to a glossary and quiz questions.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature: Wildlife: Common Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about the life of a frog. Read this detailed fact sheet and examine these photos for further information.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecoregions: Aleutian Islands Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses features of the unique ecoregion, the Aleutian Islands tundra. Covers wildlife, threats to preservation, and conservation initiatives.(Updated August 26, 2012)
Article
Other

Wildlife Conservation Society: The Human Footprint [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Authors provide an atlas that shows the "Last of the Wild." These areas are the last to be touched by the human footprint.
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Evolutionary Biologists Protect Madagascar's Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
Madagascar is a haven for biodiversity and therefore admired and heavily researched by scientists. Check out how researchers are working to protect the environment of this African island.
Online Course
Other

Washington Hunter's Ed Course: Study Guide for Certification Card

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete preview of a timed hunter education course. The online course requires registration (free) and, on successful completion, the user qualifies for a hunting certificate in Washington State. This comprehensive course...
Website
African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the African elephant. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
Activity
Other

Fundacion Vida Silvestre Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish language page is the on-line home of the Argentinian Wildlife Foundation or the Fundacion Vida Silvestre Argentina, that presents information about biodiversity in Argentina and efforts to protect it.
Website
Other

National Environmental Education Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you always dreamed of having a career working to help the environment? Here, find information about student involvement, internships, grants and contests, green jobs, and environmentally-minded colleges.
Handout
Other

Mongabay.com: Tropical Rainforests

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are interested at all in rainforests, this is an excellent place to further your learning. Read about the importance of rainforests, why they are disappearing, and plenty about both the animals and people who live in rainforests...
Interactive
Other

Freshwater Ecoregions of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy have compiled a comprehensive database about the freshwater regions of the world. Includes great interactive maps to find detailed information about any area of interest. Explore what's...
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Green Sea Turtle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the exciting world of the green sea turtle by uncovering details about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, conservation status, and classification through videos, photos, descriptions, and external links.
Website
Other

Nh F&w: Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program

For Students 9th - 10th
New Hampshire offers a problem/solution section of their conservation page that illustrates wildlife management challenges in varied habitats.
Activity
Other

Hacienda Baru Lodge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the ecosystem, wildlife, and conservation of Costa Rica.
Handout
University of California

Polar Bear Capital of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Churchill, Canada is known for its polar bear population before the bay freezes. Find out all about this incredible visitation every year. Read polar bear facts, lore, rules of bear safety, and wildlife management applied to polar bears.
Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Environmental Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the career of an environmental scientist.
Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Arctic Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...
Unit Plan
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Swift Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the swift fox. Besides finding a detailed description of one of Canada's smaller foxes, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the swift fox is...
Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Gray Jay

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Gray Jay. Previously known as the Canada Jay since it lives primarily in Canada?s northern forests, this bird is very similar to its close relative, the Blue Jay. Besides finding a detailed physical description,...
Website
Defenders of Wildlife

Kids' Planet: Wolf Discovery Curriculum

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Here is a wonderful resource for both students and teachers alike! Content includes a wealth of articles on wolves, ranging from vital statistics to hunting techniques, as well as lesson plans and quizzes for kids of all ages!
Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the western garter snake. Besides finding a detailed description of second most common snake, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Amphibian and Reptile Fact...