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University of California

Ucmp: The World's Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of California Museum of Paleontology hosts this site devoted to the study of the earth's biomes, which are the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and adaptations of organisms to...
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource explores all of the biomes found on planet Earth! A side menu indicates the world's biomes and provides details on each. Colorful interactive maps, video clips, lesson plans, species profiles, and so much more...
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University of California

Ucmp: The World's Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to the major biomes on Earth. This page groups biomes into five major types: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. Information on climate, animal/plant life, and much more is given for each of type...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Biomes

For Students 3rd - 7th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of biomes, and the six different types that are found on Earth.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Center for Educational Technologies: Earth Floor Biomes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides information on the different biomes of the Earth. There are links to related information and other topics.
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Morning Earth

Biosphere as Place: Terrestrial Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the Biology topic of biomes. The tutorial consists of definitions, pictures, and examples of different terrestrial biomes.
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass

For Students 9th - 10th
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
Website
PBS

Bill Moyers Reports: Earth on Edge

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents this report by Bill Moyer on the current state of the earth. Information is provided on each of the planets ecosystems as well as ways to get involved. You are even able to access portions of the program that was aired.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Science Explorer: Tropical Savannah Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover the tropical savannah biome! Here you can learn what a tropical savannah is, where such places exist, and the animals and plants that can be found there.
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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: The Desert

For Students Pre-K - K
Learn about the plants and animals that live in the desert. Book includes audio narration in 8 additional languages with text in English.
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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: Spring Comes to the Desert

For Students K - 1st
Learn about springtime in the desert and the plants and animals that live there. Book includes audio narration in 20 additional languages with text in English.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Modern Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How diverse Earth's organisms are today.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Modern Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How diverse Earth's organisms are today.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Science Explorer: Taiga Biome: Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
As part of a virtual museum visit, this site offers a look at the plants of the Taiga Biome. Content includes a look at plant adaptations.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Science Explorer: Taiga Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
As part of a virtual museum exhibit, this site explores the taiga biome. Here you can learn what a taiga biome is, where you can find it, and the types of plants and animals that live there.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Earth a New Wild: Ecosystem Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
Three choices of virtual worlds to enter: a vulture, a wolf or a shark world. Once inside these worlds view videos, play games, and discover the ecosystems of these wild animals.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Aquatic Biomes and Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore Earth's most important natural resource, water, and learn about how the planet's aquatic biomes thrive and support life.
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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: The Forest

For Students K - 1st Standards
Take a walk in the forest and enjoy the trees and animals that live there. Book includes audio narration in 7 additional languages with text in English.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperate Climates

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of temperate climates.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How matter cycles within an ecosystem. SE 7.5B, 7.5C
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Polar Climates

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes polar climates such as the polar and alpine tundras.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Tropical Moist Climates

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of tropical climates.

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