Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Contrasts in Blue: Life on the Caribbean Coral Reef and the Rocky Coast of Maine
Smithsonian Education presents Contrasts in Blue: Life on the Caribbean Coral Reef and the Rocky Coast of Maine. Teachers can download this comprehensive teaching package in which students explore two marine ecosystems, the coral reefs...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Biodiversity
A large collection of articles, news items, photos, slideshows, animations, and scientific reports, all related to biodiversity. Many articles on different ecosystems, e.g., deserts, grasslands, forests, etc. An excellent resource for...
PBS
Bill Moyers Reports: Earth on Edge
PBS presents this report by Bill Moyer on the current state of the earth. Information is provided on each of the planets ecosystems as well as ways to get involved. You are even able to access portions of the program that was aired.
Palomar Community College District
Wayne's Word: Sand Dunes: A Phenomenon of Wind
An engaging natural history of sand dunes. From beaches to deserts you will learn about the formation and ecology of these ecosystems.
Other
Passport to Knowledge: Passport to the Rainforest
Explore the Rainforest by learning about the geosystem and ecosystem. Meet researchers who share their journals and biographies about the rainforest. Teachers are given links to other resources as well as lesson plans.
Other
British Columbia Water and Waste Association
Non-profit organization that educates and trains people to safeguard public health and the environment. Water and wastewater industries are important parts of an environmental plan that ensures the future use of Canada's water supply.
Other
Eco Library: Panoramas
Features amazing 360 degrees interactive panoramas for students to help them better understand ecological variation on our planet. Searchable by biome/ecosystem type, location, or ecological phenomena they depict.
Other
Sea Grant: Nab the Aquatic Invader
Choose a region in the United States and use your detective skills to help find the top ten organisms that are invading those areas.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity
In this unit students explore major marine ecosystems by locating them on maps. Students use marine examples to learn about energy transfer through food chains and food webs and then they discuss how food webs can illustrate the health...
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Coral Reefs of Palau: Nature's Amazing Underwater Cities
This lesson plan takes students on a virtual field trip to the coral reefs of Palau where they will explore amazing underwater cities found near a remote network of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Learn all about an ecosystem of symbiosis....
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: How Dirt Works
In this lesson, students learn the value of soil and its role as a natural resource.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment
Students and teachers can explore environmental issues with classroom resources, homework help, and other publications.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community
The computer program's simulation of a Sonoran desert community should ultimately strengthen the student's comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Extramural Research Science Topics
This EPA website has links to many science topics about which the Environmental Protection Agency has concerns.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Living Organisms
Guide your students through a learning module about living organisms in a lake environment.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Tundra
Explore the fascinating world of the tundra biome and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, and external links. Listen to the various sounds made in a tundra.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife provides information and interactive media to teach students about planet Earth and its' inhabitants. Students can research endangered species (over 50 listed here), learn how to defend and protect the environment,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Implementing Biomimicry and Sustainable Design
This unit provides students with an opportunity to study ecological relationships with an emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. Students appreciate the complexity and balance that supports the exchange of energy and matter within food webs....
Other
Paleomap: Climate History
Have you wondered what the Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Click on a period to view a map and explanation of ancient Earth's climate.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: The Usgs and Science Education
"Explore things on, in, around and about the earth," with this web site dedicated to K-12 education from the United States Geological Survey. Homework help, science topics and fun learning games for students in Kindergarten through High...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Food Webs Moving Matter in an Ecosystem(day 2)
Students will build a food web diagram and illustrate the movement of matter through a series of food chains. Resources include detailed plans, examples of student work, videos of the lesson in action, and sample food webs.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Food Chains Moving Matter in an Ecosystem (Day 1)
Students will create a food chain model and use it to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Resources include a detailed lesson plan, student handouts, pictures of a completed chain,...