TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Life Science
This unit covers the processes of photosynthesis, extinction, biomimicry and bioremediation. In the first lesson on photosynthesis, students learn how engineers use the natural process of photosynthesis as an exemplary model of a complex...
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NOAA
Noaa: Stressed Out! [Pdf]
In this lesson, students investigate factors that affect the health of the oceans. These include overfishing, the destruction of habitats, the invasion of foreign species, the impact of pollution, and the increasing acidification. An...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: California Condor
This resource provides detailed information about the California condor, as well as several pictures.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Climate Action Benefits: Coral Reefs
A comprehensive look at coral reefs, this article shares information about coral reefs and the conservation initiatives that are in effect.
American University
Deforestation in Madagascar
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
Science Museums of China
Science Museums of China: China Giant Panda Museum
Learn all you ever wanted to know about the Giant Panda from the Science Museum of China. Read about the life of a panda, the evolution of the panda, and how to protect the panda. You can even see a "movie" about the pandas. You will...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Mystery Spot: Croak
Access Excellence provides this fictional interactive story that explores the possible reasons for a disappearing species of frogs. Follow the clues, and email your answer!
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Western Lowland Gorilla
Use this site for information on the Western Lowland Gorilla. The information consists of special adaptations the gorilla has had to make, what it looks like, where it is found in the wild, what it likes to eats, and what its...
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Extinction in Birds
This site, which is provided for by Earth-Life Web, gives a list of extinct birds and provides a brief description and dates of extinction.
PBS
Nova: Earth in Peril
A series of nine maps with accompanying explanations. They show how population growth has affected the environment around the world in terms of water availability, climate change, land and forest use, and more. There are both interactive...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Wagner's Mastiff Bat
Wagner's mastiff bat is considered endangered by the state of Florida, where habitat destruction and the use of pesticides may be contributing to its decline. It is a medium-sized bat with long, narrow wings. Learn more about the Eumops...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Science Explorations: Animals, Adaptations and the Galapagos Islands
Discover the effects human impact has had on the native organisms of the Galapagos Islands.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:manu: What's Happening to My Species?
Learn about animals from Manu, create a mask depicting a selected animal and role play that animal. Discuss the selected animals and the threats to their survival in the Manu rainforest.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Extinction Prevention via Engineering
Species extinction is happening at an alarming rate according to scientists. For this lesson, students are asked to consider why extinction is a problem that we should concern us. They are taught that destruction of habitat is the main...
NOAA
Noaa: Restoration of Coral Ecosystems
The Coral Reef Restoration Center provides reasons why coral reefs are being destroyed, current or recent restoration activities, and future restoration efforts.
Tramline
Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Vietnam Coastal Wetlands Protection and Development Project
Understanding the culture of an area before giving aid is crucial. A slideshow and written explanation of mangrove replanting and other schemes designed to prevent severe coastal erosion in the Mekong provinces of Vietnam demonstrate the...
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