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Science Struck

Science Struck: Paleozoic Era: Major Events and Important Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed discussion of the Paleozoic Era and a timeline of its periods and epochs. Looks at geological and tectonic events, climate changes, flora and fauna, and a mass extinction event.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Gobi Desert

For Students 4th - 8th
Desertification is a growing problem in the world today and it is taking place in the Gobi Desert as well. Learn facts about the Gobi Desert, including its five ecoregions, the climate, and the flora and fauna.
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Fermilab Flora and Fauna Virtual Exhibit: The Monarch Butterfly and Milkweed

For Students 9th - 10th
This site traces the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and contains links for more in depth study of the terms presented.
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Boreal /Fauna and Flora of Boreal Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers a detailed collection of photos and info on plant and animal species of the boreal forest. Pictorial glossary.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Mesozoic Era Timeline and Important Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Mesozoic Era, its time frame, geological and tectonic activities, the climate, plants and animals, and extinction events towards the end of this era.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arizona-based state park features current information about its wildlife, wildflowers, plants and trees, gardens, and the like. Illustrated.
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Other

Yahoo! Japan: Multimedia Zukan Encyclopedia

For Students 3rd - 5th
Japanese content! Includes search and browse function to research animals, insects, plants, and birds by names and glossary. Video and audio available as well.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Our Big Backyard: How Does Our Local Ecosystem Change During the Year?

For Students 9th - 10th
Get students observing the environment around their school with this activity. In this lab experiment, students keep a journal containing written observations and digital pictures of how local flora and fauna change during the school year.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic Climate Impact Assessment

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive research report on climate change in the Arctic and the impact this is having on the environment, flora and fauna, and indigenous peoples. (Updated: December 20, 2010)
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Extremophile

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing some of the extreme environments where extremophile organisms can live, and giving examples from bacteria, archaea, flora, and fauna. (Published: November 26, 2010)
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Stefansson Arctic Institute: The Arctic Is an Ecosystem

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the Arctic environment, its lands, seas, flora and fauna. This is an excellent resource for research on the relationships of people to the Arctic environment.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp

For Students 9th - 10th
This website chronicles the stamp designs of the past. There are images from the Arts, Stamps with a Story, Athletics, American History, The American Scene, American Legends, Love, Flora and Fauna, Norman Rockwell, Science and Technology...
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Other

Voyages: Scientific Circumnavigations: Dampier

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the unlikely journals and observations of William Dampier, an English pirate who sailed the Pacific, making landfall in the Philippines, East Indies, and Australia. See his maps, descriptions of the Pacific, and observations...
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Intertidal Zone: Aquatic Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the flora and fauna of the intertidal aquatic zone and the characteristics that describe this aquatic biome through reading and watching video clips. [6:42]
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University of California

Ucmp: Grassland Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the grassland biome including where located in the world, climate, flora and fauna, and soil. Good research site for middle years students.
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University of California

Ucmp: Forest Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the forest biome including where located in the world, different kinds, climate, flora and fauna, and soil. Good research site for middle years students.
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Stan Milosevic : Manitoba Photos Town Statues

For Students 9th - 10th
A camel in Manitoba? A giant mushroom? By visiting the statues found throughout the small communities of Manitoba, you have the chance to learn about Manitoba's historical heritage, flora and fauna, animals, and economy.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

Usfws: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

For Students 9th - 10th
You can learn all about the flora and fauna of the great swamp. A great place to take students, scouts and family.
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Fermilab Flora and Fauna: Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a short description of fungi with a more detailed look at food and feeding, spore prints, and structure.
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Mayotte

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful map with links to information on Mayotte's fauna and flora, cities, lagoon and forests.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Jurassic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jurassic Period falls within the Mesozoic Era. Read about geologic events that occurred then, the climate, and the plants and animals, including the many types of dinosaurs.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
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Australian Infomation: Australian Culture Guide: A Guide to Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Australian culture through tourism, inspirational stories, inspirational poetry, and through amazing Australia facts.
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Thurston High School: Sharryl Lattion and Melissa Femrite: Biomes: Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Written for younger readers, this article reveals facts about animals and plants as well as health concerns for people in the desert environment.

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