Detailed information about oak trees: their taxonomy, evolution, habitats, morphology, significant oak forests around the world, and a list of species that are endangered. (Published: December 22, 2010)

This page provides an introduction to phylogenetic systematics, the way that biologists reconstruct the pattern of events that have led to the distribution and diversity of life. A tutorial "journey" into the Introduction, Methodology,...

Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.

Decision trees are used for both classification and regression problems, this story we talk about classification.

This site has interesting facts and figures associated with the Redwood Tree. Numerous images of towering redwoods and scenic overlooks are posted here. Links to other interesting park features are also available.

This site gives a brief description of a tree frog, including its appearance and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

Students gather information and create a botanic field guide which includes the common and scientific names for plants (trees, shrubs, wildflowers, plants) typically found in their surroundings.

This is a lesson plan to help students understand the phylogeny of organisms and how all organisms are linked in a certain way. By navigating an Internet site, students will learn how organisms are classified.

Animated resource helps young researchers understand clouds, cloud formation, and types of clouds.

An excellent starting point. Get a good description of what the dichotomous key for tree identification is and then directions for using it to identify trees.

Article on pine tree. Covers classification, physical features, ecology, and ways pine is used by humans. (Published: May 31, 2012)

Comprehensive information about the Eastern fox squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of Eastern fox squirrels and detailed...

This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...

WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on classifying organisms.

This lesson plan focuses on differences in the amino acid sequence of hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins. They use the number of differences to create a phylogenetic tree.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans are in the same domain as trees and algae. What could they possibly have in common? It is the location of their DNA inside their cells. Their cells all have a...

An outdoor lab where students investigate the environment and decide a method of survey to identify trees in their area. To finish the exercise they will create a dichotomous key of the ten they identified.

This lesson serves as an introduction to the classification of plants and animals or trees. Young scholars will investigate how to classify objects based on their similarities and differences. They will use technical writing to explain...

Students go outside take a closer look at leaves on a tree. The students collect leaves of different shapes or colors, and then sort into categories, and compare and contrast them to leaves that are non-native to Minnesota.

Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.

A lesson plan where students analyze a cladogram to understand a derived characteristics between a group of organisms. After analyzing the prepared cladogram, students create their own.

Chimpanzees are loud, smart, and very social creatures. They have big bodies with long arms, short legs, and strong hands that allow them to easily grab a variety of objects. Chimpanzees can be found in Eastern Africa. They spend just...

Working in pairs, young scholars compare and contrast two different types of leaves through observations.