Did you know their are about 270,000 plant species? This webpage investigates the phyla of the plant kingdom. Learn how plants are classified based on their tissue structure, seed structure, and stature. Each division is described with...

Identifying the relationship between humans and the environment can be emphasized with these resources.

Students will look at the needs of humans and of fish in this mini-unit to develop an appreciation of how important our water resources are.

An online resource designed to promote learning more about Canada and Alberta's rich petroleum heritage. It features teaching units, stories, historical photographs, audio, and a WebQuest.

This site offers an intuitive look at "Occam's Razor," the philosophical statement of the "principle of unnecessary plurality." Content focuses on the life and role of William Ockham; the history of this particular philosophy; as well as...

Learn how all living things are classified.

Between the Civil War and World War II, railroads were one of the nation's most important businesses and an integral part of people's lives. In this lesson, learners assume the role of detectives investigating why the rail companies...

The transport of living plants and animals to areas beyond their native range has been practiced by human beings for thousands of years. While some introductions are intentional, others occur by accident or happenstance. Regardless of...

Students will design a game where players try to come up with alternative uses for used products. Students will brainstorm ideas for an effective board game format.

A map of North America, Central America, and the West Indies in 1689 at the beginning of the King William's War (1689-1697), the first of the French and Indian Wars. The map is color-coded to show the claims of the English, French, and...

Take this ten question quiz on human impacts on ecosystems. The quiz is multiple choice.