Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Selected Ref: Biodiversity Patterns of Speciation and Extinction
A list of references to articles about biodiversity patterns of speciation and extinction.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.34 Mass Extinction
Discover how mass extinctions play a part in Earth's life history.
Read Works
Read Works: Fossils & Dinosaurs the Extinction of Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage provides some explanations of what may have caused the dinosaurs to become extinct.This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Theories Behind the Extinction of Neanderthals
Discusses the discovery of Homo neanderthalensis and describes the different theories that have been put forward to explain why Neanderthals became extinct.
Morning Earth
Morning Earth: Biosphere Community: Six Great Extinctions
Students examine the topic of evolution and extinction. Includes definitions, examples, and pictures on six extinctions events.
PBS
Nova: The Extinction Enigma
45,000 - 50,000 years ago the megafauna of Australia became extinct. This interview investigates several possible causes such as, continental drift, human impact, and climate change.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Extinction and Radiation of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how species die out, and how new ones evolve to fill the vacant niches.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Extinction and Radiation of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how species die out and how new ones evolve to fill the vacant niches.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Dodo Bird
Many people know that the dodo bird has gone extinct. There have been several other unexpected results as the result of this extinction that this short article discusses. The "Questions for thought" at the end are good for discussion.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Pleistocene Mammoth and Sabertooth Cat
This article is about the many mammals that became extinct in the late Pleistocene era. Many causes are considered and there are some great questions at the end for your consideration.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Fan Palm
A look at fossil evidence that reveals life and ecological interactions of the extinct fan palm tree.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Gray Whale
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct gray whale.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Geo Logic: The Big Five Mass Extinctions
Using GEOLogic puzzles, students are asked to match the five largest mass extinction events with their relative dates, approximate duration, and severity based on clues given from various perspectives.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Blue Pike
The blue pike went extinct in 1970 due to many human causes. This article outlines what happened to the fish and has some good thought-provoking questions at the end.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Dusky Seaside Sparrow
The dusky seaside sparrow is the most recent extinction of a vertebrate animal in the US. This article provides information about causes for extinction.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Heath Hen
This article is about the now extinct heath hen. There is a lot to be learned from organisms that have died out to help prevent other extinctions. The questions for thought are excellent discussion starters.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Moas
If you've never heard of a moa it's because they've been extinct for 1000 years. This article is about the huge bird and the reasons for extinction. Pay special attention to the "Questions for Thought."
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Neanderthals
This is quite a thought provoking article putting neanderthals in the category of extinct animals. Most of us have not thought of early human ancestors in this way, but this article and the thought questions at the end provide some good...
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Passenger Pigeon
The passenger pigeon was once "the most abundant bird species on earth" but is now extinct. This article investigates the causes for extinction and then has several thought provoking questions to consider at the end.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Tasmanian Wolf
The tasmanian wolf is related to the tasmanian devil but unfortunately it is extinct. This article covers the many reasons for the extinction and provides some good "Questions for Thought" at the end.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Brain Coral
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct brain coral.
Bagheera
Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Caribbean Monk Seal
Though short, this article brings up some important points about extinct animals and how related species may go the same way. Be sure to read the "Questions for Thought" at the end.
Education.com
Education.com: Compare and Contrast Non Fiction Stories: Extinct Birds
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will compare two informational texts about two extinct birds, the Great Auk and the Dodo. A Venn Diagram is provided to be used when comparing an contrasting tests.
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Dinosaur Extinction: One More Hypothesis
"The survivals and extinctions at the close of the Cretaceous are such as might be expected to result from intensely hot winds such as would be generated by extra large meteoritic impacts." This article suggests that this theory should...
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