[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ecosystems are organized into several different levels, and they can be studied at any one of the various levels of organization. Learn more about levels of...

[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 webpage giving an overview of ecology. Learn about the biotic and abiotic factors that make up an ecosystem as well as the different levels of ecology.

An ecology simulation where each student plays a role of an organism in an forest ecosystem. Students earn and keep track of their own survival points to determine which type of organism is most successful at survival during different...

Through a series of multi-media learning activities, students will assess the dependence of all organisms on one another and the flow of energy and matter within their ecosystems.

Three multiple-choice quizzes on topics and vocabulary in ecology.

A comprehensive ecology learning module where students assess the dependence of all organisms on one another and the flow of energy and matter within their ecosystems.

Home page of the Save Our Seas Organization which seeks to protect all the oceans of the world.

Learn about how ecology is simply the study of how and why organisms interact with their environments.

This journal article discusses incorporation of the Winogradsky Column into high school science classrooms to demonstrate nutrient cycles and inter-relatedness of organisms in the environment.

Use this site to learn about the effects of persistent organic pollutants on the ecology of Antarctic coastal waters. Information is presented for both teacher and student researcher.

Teach aliens about ecology as you play this game, and review your own understanding in the process. Topics covered include levels of organization, ecological relationships, nutrition and energy, cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen), and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is intended to be a Science lesson about organisms and ecology for middle school students.

Explore the "many worlds of hidden microbes" in different areas of the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and WaterWorld. A fun and informative resource that sheds light on the role of microbes in our...

A tutorial podcast providing an overview of the interdependence of organisms in their environment. [1:05]

Read and understand the concept of ecological population counts and sizes. Hover the mouse over questions to reveal the answers as you sharpen your skills.

Read about the program that effects animals from becoming extinct. There are links to other organizations that work with the program.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart features the levels of ecological organization. Students can move objects to reveal decryptions and answers! An Activote quiz accompanies this flipchart, but may have to be downloaded and...

Students control the environments in four different scenarios to discover how any changes might affect populations. The different simulations include microorganisms, rabbits, foxes, and other organisms.

This resource is a nice overview of Madagascar. Explore the organisms, habitats and geography of Madagascar. Plenty of pictures as well as 360 degree panoramic views make it worth investigating.

Do you know the difference between population genetics and quantitative genetics? This webpage examines both population genetics which concentrates on frequencies of alleles and genotypes and quantitative genetics which deals with the...

Learn what happens to different populations of organisms as their ecosystem changes. Design your own experiment and make your own guesses with what the result will be with this virtual ecosystem. Also experiment with producer/consumer...

This lesson, supported by the provided power point lecture (LESSON 1 and 2 Ecology Lecture Supplement ), introduces students to the concepts of food chains and food webs. Through its use, students learn the difference between producers...

This resource explains the purpose of certifying forest products from ecologically sustainable forests and sets the standards by which certifications are evaluated. Describes the diverse membership of the organization and its goals.