Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Fossil Formation
As part of a larger online exhibit on fossils and what fossils are, this site specifically deals with the formation of fossils. A six-step, detailed chart is provided with specific information explaining each step.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum (Uk): Biodiversity
Find a wealth of scientific information on the status of biodiversity in the world today, the threats it faces, and why it is critically important to preserve it.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: The Art of the First Fleet
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum (London): The Art of the First Fleet
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
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National Museum of Ireland
This is the home page of the National Museum of Ireland. The museum is actually four museums: Decorative Arts and History; Country Life; Natural History; and Archaeology. You can view exhibits from each museum through this site. In...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Darwin Manuscripts Project
Background information and slideshow presentation on creating the Origin of Species scientific manuscripts.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Picturing the Museum
Archive of historical photographs of the museum's dioramas and exhibits from the early twentieth century offers a glimpse into the work of exhibition designers from eras past.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Sharks and Rays: Myth and Reality
Learn about the reproductive system of the dogfish shark through a video gallery. Also read about the myth that sharks must constantly swim or they will die. PDF transcripts are available for each video.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Nature in Chinese Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the importance of Nature in Chinese Art. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Kinds of Biodiversity
Explains what biodiversity is, why it is important, threats it faces, and what people can do to help it survive.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Biodiversity
Find information about diversity among genes, species, and ecosystems that helps answer questions about the importance of biodiversity and how we can save species from extinction.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Body Features and Measurements of a Bony Fish
Contains labeled diagrams showing bony fish external anatomy.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Human Origins: Human Family Tree
Find the human ancestor you are interested in and click on it either in the timeline or the list below for more details. Each fossil or reconstruction pictured includes links to more details about it.
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Canada Science and Technology Museum: Images of Canada; A Canadian History
This immense gallery of photos of Canada is divided into topics and accompanying text. Includes agriculture, aviation, people, natural resources, structures, and scenic views! An invaluable site for educators, students, and anyone who...
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Washington: National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History (Washington)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History
Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago)
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Budapest: Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History (Budapest)
University of Florida
Flmnh: Gallery of Southeastern u.s. Birds
These Florida Museum of Natural History bird photos may be used for reports and projects. Recordings of bird calls are also available.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Red Cloud: Photographs of an Oglala Sioux Chief
A great slideshow of pictures of Red Cloud and his Uncle's Shirt courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: The Tree of Life: True Bacteria
Visit the tree of life and discover characteristics, habitats, and examples of the world's true bacteria.
Other
Pember Museum of Natural History: Animal Classification Tree
A visual showing how the animal kingdom is classified by traits.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: North American Mammals
This concise site contains photos of North American mammals along with a map showing where they currently can be found. Includes links to other mammal sites.