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Australian National Botanic Gardens

Aboriginal Plant Use in South-Eastern Australia

For Students 9th - 12th
The Aboriginal people of Australia survived for over 40,000 years by using the plants that grow in the bush for food, medicine, tools, and utensils. Introduce young botanists to the wonders of the Outback with a 25-page packet that...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Botany: Pine

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on pine tree. Covers classification, physical features, ecology, and ways pine is used by humans. (Published: May 31, 2012)
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great English-Spanish site that explains public benefits available to immigrants in the state of Maine and their impact on obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the United States. Though specifically written for non-citizens in...
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great English-Spanish site that explains public benefits available to immigrants in the state of Maine and their impact on obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the United States.
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The Ancient Bristlecone Pine

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the discovery of "Methuselah," the oldest living tree. Where the bristlecone pines grow, in what conditions, and how they were dated.
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Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of how to acquire housing in the United States. Legal issues associated with buying or renting a residence are also presented. Though the site caters to immigrants to...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Trees

For Students 3rd - 5th
Trees have importance culturally, economically, and historically. Get up-close and personal with the megaflora of Wisconsin.
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Dcnr: Common Trees of Pennsylvania [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of common trees in Pennsylvania, as well as specific information on each tree.
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42 Explore: Trees and Forests

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Evergreens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
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Wild Birds Umlimited: Clark's Nutcracker and Pine Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can get a good understanding of mutualism. Site includes great photos of the Clark's Nutcracker. Interesting information with great photos.
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Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: The Taiga Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource offers a detailed overview of the taiga biome, including its locations, the types of plants and animals that live there, and other interesting facts.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Maine

For Students 3rd - 8th
What's a bean hole bean? What is the closest U.S. port city to Europe? Discover the answers to these questions and more from this Library of Congress fun-fact article.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Abert's Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Abert's Squirrels have a complicated relationship with ponderosa pine trees. These squirrels mostly live in pine forests and use the trees for shelter, nesting sites, and food. Learn more about the Sciurus aberti, more commonly known as...
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Radford University: Taiga or Boreal Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a thorough fact sheet of a taiga forest (or boreal forest as it is otherwise known). Content includes a look at the forest climate, vegetation, growth forms, and soil. Additional information can be found on the alpine...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Taiga

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a great fact sheet on the taiga biome! Learn what the taiga is, where it's located, and the types of plants and animals that live there!
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Science Explorer: Taiga Biome: Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
As part of a virtual museum visit, this site offers a look at the plants of the Taiga Biome. Content includes a look at plant adaptations.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Arizona Gray Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Walnuts are a favorite food of Arizona Gray Squirrels, and when they find an abundance, the squirrels soon stain their faces, paws, and undersides a distinct brownish-orange from walnut juice. Other foods eaten may include fungi, acorns,...

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