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Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Streams

For Students 4th - 8th
This site provides extensive information about streams. It gives an in-depth look at what a stream is, the kinds of wildlife that live by streams, and things we can do to protect and prevent pollution of streams.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Maine Squeeze: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the ecological ideas for this backyard from Maine.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Wetlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Canada?s wetlands, what they are and where they are located. Wetlands are divided into two classes: freshwater and saltwater. They are further separated into four main types: ponds, marshes, swamps, and peatbogs. Discover the...
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Other

Biology Discussion: Natural Resources: Depletion Reasons, Types and Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how the the natural resources of the world are being depleted at an alarming rate, and that humans depend on them for their survival. Elaborates on four main causes of resource depletion, and initiatives that could help to...