Curated OER
The Challenges Ahead
Students examine the physical obstacles that the Lewis and Clark expedition encountered on its journey. They report what challenges these physical obstacles might have posed. They review a modern-day map and explain if the obstacles...
Curated OER
Galapagos Project
Students explore Darwin's trip to the Galapagos Islands. In groups, students create a field guide for one of the five major islands in the Galapagos.
Curated OER
The Siberian Arctic
High schoolers, in groups, research the topics: habitats of northwestern Siberia, reindeer, oil and natural gas, and other threatened regions of the Arctic. They answer specific research questions based on their topic. They use online...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Places: Amazing Amazon
Describes the rich flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest and the characteristics of the different layers of vegetation from the forest floor up to the canopy.
Other
Maps of World: Chile Information, Geography and History
Get a brief idea about the various features related to Chile. Find detailed information on Chile's profile, geography and history, its people, its history, its flag, its economy, its culture - all have been covered in this section.
Other
Flora of Europe: A Photographic Herbarium
This site from Flora of Europe gives a general description and photos for every type of vegetation found in Europe. It is very complete, but hard to navigate if you don't know the scientific name for the plant you're interested in.
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens Manu, Peru's Hidden Rainforest
Read about Peru's "hidden" rain forest-Manu. This site provides in-depth information about the flora and fauna of the region as well as conservation efforts and the history of the area. There are additional resources for the classroom...
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: Flora and Fauna
A cursory look at the flora and fauna of Bangladesh. Provides links to information on the country's birds and animals.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Geography: South Pole
Information about the Geographic South Pole. Explains how it is defined, the marker (which must be adjusted each year due to ice movements) that identifies its location, and 'other' South Poles, i.e., the Ceremonial South Pole and the...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Bolivia
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,...
Other
Great Plains Nature Center
Click around in this site from the Great Plains Nature Center for some wonderful pictures and information about the Great Plains. Check the Flora and Fauna section for easy-to-read content on such animals as the bison, fox, squirrel; and...
National Geographic
National Geographic: To Build an Island
"This lesson gives students a basic overview of the geography of islands. They learn where islands are located throughout the world and will study two very different island groups (the Philippines and the British Isles) to illustrate the...
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens: Borneo: From Caves to Kinabalu
View pictures, read text, and listen to information about the topography, flora, and fauna of Borneo, the world's third largest island.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Chile Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Chile. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Patagonia
Thorough, informative site about the region of Patagonia. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Indian Environment
History for kids article on the geographic details of India, discusses the flora and fauna as well as the climate. Includes links to teacher resources.
Other
Radford University: Temperate Grasslands
This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil and fauna of the temperate grasslands.
Other
Radford University: Tropical Savannas
This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil, and fauna of tropical savannas.
US Geological Survey
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
The Great Plains organization provides individuals, organizations, and governments with key information about the Great Plains environment through a resource pool of publications, reports, and government data.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Argentina Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Argentina. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Other
Sacred Sites: Easter Island
A detailed report on one of the world's most famous, yet least visited archaeological sites, Easter Island. This site covers many of the theories surrounding the island, ancient and recent history and has some great pictures.