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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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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Biomes: Great Victoria Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia, its biodiversity, conservation status, and the types of threats to its biodiversity that it faces.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Biomes: Etosha Pan Halophytics

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Etosha Pan saline desert in Namibia, which is what remains of a lake from the Pliocene Epoch. Describes its geography, climate, plants and animals, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published:...
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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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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Biomes: Borneo Montane Rainforests

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of the Borneo montane rainforests, their biodiversity, conservation status, and the types of threats they face. (Published: December 8, 2006)
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on climate zones and biomes. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Morning Earth

We All Belong: Biosphere as Place: Biomes and Watersheds

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine the Biology topic of the biosphere. The tutorial includes definitions, examples, and pictures on biomes and watersheds.
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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.
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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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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Biomes and Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a good starting place on where to research biomes? This site would be a great place to start as it contains lots of information about all the different biomes on Earth.
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Morning Earth

Biosphere as Place: Ocean: Benthic Biomes Two

For Students 9th - 10th
study the Biology concept of ecosystems. The marine ecosystem tutorial comprises of definitions, pictures, and examples of an assortment of ocean benthic biomes.
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Morning Earth

Biosphere as Place: Ocean Benthic Biomes One

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the Biology topic of ecosystems. The marine ecosystem tutorial consists of definitions, pictures, and examples of different ocean-benthic biomes.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Terrestrial Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives short descriptions of the many different types of biomes found on land all over the world. (Updated: February 22, 2013)
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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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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Deciduous Forest: Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on deciduous forest plants and plant adaptations. Offers links to biomes, a biome summary, how to read a climograph, arctic tundras and more.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Desert Biome: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on desert animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to desert plants and their adaptations, other biomes, and more.
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NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Grassland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on grassland biomes such as temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Changjiang Plain Evergreen Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of the Chiangjiang Plain in China, its ecology, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published: August 3, 2007)
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Deciduous Forest: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on deciduous forest animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to biomes, a biome summary, how to read a climograph, arctic tundra and more.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Desert Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on desert plants and plant adaptations. Offers links to biomes, a biome summary, how to read a climograph and more!
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Tropical Rainforest Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers information about tropical rainforest plants and plant adaptations. Offers links to other biomes as well.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Pacific Coastal Mountain Icefields and Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of this ecoregion, its biodiversity, its excellent conservation status, the parks and wilderness areas within its boundaries, potential threats, and organizations working to ensure its protection. (Updated August...

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