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Biology Simulations: Biodiversity
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.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo
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.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Aquarium Fish 'Threaten Biodiversity'
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.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Dichotomous Key
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: Tropical Rainforest Biome
Kids learn about the tropical rainforest biome. This diverse ecosystem produces much of the Earth's biodiversity.
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Earth Day Canada: Eco Kids: Improve Biodiversity
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.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Do You Know? Biodiversity
Take a self-scoring quiz that tests your knowledge of biodiversity.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Plants
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.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Plants and Animals of the Tropical Rainforest Biome
Describes the layers of a rainforest, adaptations plants have made, and animals that live there.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Mediterranean Sea
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Scientific Inquiry, Episode 2
A project where students research and learn about animals of the rainforest. Students then make mobiles displaying several different animal pictures and facts.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats
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.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Biodiversity
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Biodiversity."