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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Selected Ref: Biodiversity Patterns of Speciation and Extinction

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of references to articles about biodiversity patterns of speciation and extinction.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Modern Biodiversity Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A general overview of modern biodiversity.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: International Environmental Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
This article deals with global warming and its possible consequences on climate and terrestrial ecosystems.
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Activity
US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Biodiversity Experiment

For Students K - 1st
Try this experiment around your yard or school and see how biodiversity at the plant level affects biodiversity at the insect level.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Biodiverse Is Your Backyard?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this science activity, you will investigate the diversity (or biodiversity) of the animal life around your home and try to figure out which phylum most of the animals belong to.
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Interactive
Other

Biology Simulations: Macroinvertebrates

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation can be used to simulate water quality monitoring or to calculate biodiversity.
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Interactive
Other

Biology Simulations: Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
Biodiversity is the variation of life in an ecosystem. In this simulation, the terms specifically refer to a measurement of different species in an area. This simulation randomly produces an animal community within a forest.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo

For Students 4th - 9th
Discover the functions and health effects of various microbes as you explore different environments in the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and Water World.
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Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Aquarium Fish 'Threaten Biodiversity'

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article on aquarium biodiversity explores the problems associated with the large numbers of exotic fish imported yearly into Australia.
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Interactive
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Dichotomous Key

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Tropical Rainforest Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the tropical rainforest biome. This diverse ecosystem produces much of the Earth's biodiversity.
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Activity
Other

Earth Day Canada: Eco Kids: Improve Biodiversity

For Students 3rd - 6th
Biodiversity is a term used to describe the variety of life found on Earth. You can help create habitats and promote biodiversity by creating seed balls! These balls can be thrown, placed or planted in any urban space that needs greening.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Do You Know? Biodiversity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a self-scoring quiz that tests your knowledge of biodiversity.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Plants

For Teachers K - 1st
The Discovery Channel provides numerous lesson plans dealing with plants. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Plants and Animals of the Tropical Rainforest Biome

For Students 4th - 7th
Describes the layers of a rainforest, adaptations plants have made, and animals that live there.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Mediterranean Sea

For Students 4th - 6th
Presents information about the Mediterranean Sea. Looks at the meaning of its name, its size, islands and coastline, subdivisions, the unique characteristics from being landlocked, and its biodiversity.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Scientific Inquiry, Episode 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A project where learners research and learn about animals of the rainforest. Students then make mobiles displaying several different animal pictures and facts.
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Website
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The Franklin Institute Online. "Open the door and step into your ecosystem." Content describes ecosystems and related material such as biomes, habitats, energy cycle, extinction, recycling, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Biodiversity

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Biodiversity."