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American Museum of Natural History

Calculating a Biodiversity Index

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Biodiversity refers to the variety of animal and plant species in a specific habitat. With a collaborative activity, the habitat becomes a page from the white pages, and the species are the surnames in the book. Learners calculate the...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Measuring Biodiversity in Gorongosa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Take your biology class' understanding of biodiversity to a whole new level! Ecology scholars use data to calculate three different diversity indices based on the organisms in the Gorongosa National Park. The four-part activity uses an...
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Baylor College

Reebops: A “Model” Organism for Teaching Genetic Concepts

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In a sweet simulation, junior geneticists examine the chromosomes of a fictitious Reebop marshmallow animal, combine chromosomes to produce offspring, and then make a model of the resulting Reebop baby. Phenotypes include number of...
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NOAA

I Didn’t Do It…Did I?: Make Your Own Greenhouse Effect

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
How do greenhouse gases affect the climate on Earth?  Pupils explore the concept by first building their own apparatuses to model the greenhouse effect. Then, they record data to measure temperature change and determine...
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University of Guelph

Aquatic Environments: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site for bird lovers or anyone seeking interesting information on birds. Provides links to other bird links such as bird species, descriptions, game and more!
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

Kids Do Ecology: Marine Mammal Pages

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about marine mammals at this fun site from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis. Explore different species, learn about migration, gather and graph marine data, and more.
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Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

Kids Do Ecology: Marine Mammals

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about marine mammals.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Monarch Butterfly

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resource on the monarch butterfly, which includes migration maps, instructions for tracking and observing migration, and an opportunity to report your sightings. Also provides teacher information and classroom lessons.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Facts About Earthworms

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource on earthworms, offering the following sections: "Facts about Earthworms," "Migration and Annual Cycle," and "Lessons Activities and Information."
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Oriole

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource that deals with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology, and conservation of the Oriole. In addition, there are lessons and activities that can be used in the classroom. The migration and annual cycle are also...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Barn Swallows

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An informative article that lists numerous facts about the Barn Swallow. In addition, there are lessons that can be used in the classroom. Migration and annual cycle are also covered.

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