Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Lakes and Ponds Biome
Learn about the biotic and abiotic factors of lakes and ponds as well as learning how lakes form through reading and video clips.
abcteach
Abcteach: Ponds
[Free Registration/Login Required] The abcteach directory contains sample pages from their pond unit for non-members. Handouts are in PDF format.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Freshwater Ecosystems
A reference page describing freshwater ecosystems, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Two Types of Journaling Before Pond Study
During the lab, students investigate the interaction of living and nonliving environmental factors affecting a run off pond near the school.
Other
Adopt a Pond Wetland Curriculum Resource
The Adopt-A-Pond Program was created by the Toronto Zoo for teachers looking for a guide to wetland issues and resources.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Wetlands
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Aquatic Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Aquatic biomes can be generally classified based on the amount of salt in the water. Freshwater biomes have less than 1% salt and are typical of ponds and lakes,...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Freshwater Biome Plants
Brief overview of types of freshwater biomes and the plants that live in them, as well as adaptations that plants have made in order to survive there.