Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Eskimo Curlew
The Eskimo curlew, which migrated between the Northwest Territories and Argentina is believed to be extinct, although there are occasional reports of possible sightings. The reasons for its decline and a drawing of one can be found here.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Endangered!
After making the gameboard, play this interactive learning game that teaches about "The Endangered Species Act", a law that protects animals and plants that are in danger of going extinct.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Adaptations in the Animal World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about how animals adapt through evolution and how some plants and animals are becoming extinct.
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Text Project
Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Bison [Pdf]
This FYI for Kids (Volume 4, Issue 1) article focuses on Bison. It explains the difference between bison and buffalo, how the Native Americans used them, how they were hunted to near extinction by settlers, and how they are returning to...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Endangered Animals
Kids: What is an endangered animal? Many species are in danger of becoming extinct. How can we help?
Other
Mammoth Site Geology
This is the website for The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The Mammoth Site boasts the largest concentration of mammoths in the world. You can tour this indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils. The site offers a video...
Other
Pocantico Hills School: Meet the Dinosaurs
What do other kids know and love about dinosaurs? Here's an exciting place to compare what you know about the "terrible lizards", and to learn more from this school site.
Globio
Glossopedia: Feathers
Birds have them, and so did some species of extinct dinosaurs. They're feathers. They come in different shapes and sizes, all colors, and they enable birds to fly. Lots of information can be found in this article.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status: Endangered
Endangered species are animals, plants or other life forms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Learn about some endangered species in Wisconsin.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Layers of Time: Fossil Game
Game through which students order layers of sedimentary rock, from oldest to newest, based on the type of fossils they contain.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giant Panda
Students doing research projects on panda bears. Can find many resources such as facts, images, and video and audio clips.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Giant Panda Bear
A reference source on pandas. Explore where panda bears live, their unique traits, behavior, physical characteristics and how we can protect them from extinction.
Read Works
Read Works: Fossils & Dinosaurs: The Age of Dinosaurs
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the time period when dinosaurs were still living on earth and describes the event that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.This passage is a stand-alone curricular...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Field Journal O Logy Card
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about collecting data in a field journal. There's a great example of how a field journal was used to discover an extinct species! See if you can...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Power of the Presentation
Students will research an endangered African animal using resources from the Alabama Virtual Library and other Internet sites, and then design and present a persuasive and informative digital slideshow presentation on the animal and how...
University of California
Ucmp: The Dinosauria
The Dinosauria provides the latest information about dinosaurs, including debunking myths, early dinosaur discoveries, characteristics of specific dinosaurs, life history, and discovery of dinosaur fossils.
OneWorld UK
One World: Stop Life in Danger
Elementary students will appreciate the cartoon style fact clips as the evolution of life on earth is laid out. Diversity, survival of the fittest, and ideas to help the environment are all included. An entertaining site for younger...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Triassic Period
Information about the Mesozoic Era, including details and extensive links about the geology and biology of the period. A very thorough site that is geared toward 5 - 8th grades, but useful for all.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Theory of Evolution
This slideshow provides a brief overview of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, natural selection and survival of the fittest.
Read Works
Read Works: Recycling and Conservation Global Warming
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about recycling and conservation and their connection to global warming.. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Tiger Tale
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about tigers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Frozen Woolly Mammoth Found by 11 Year Old Boy
Can you imagine finding something in the ground that may be more than 30,000 years old? Read about the 11 year old boy who made an incredible discovery.
Other
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota
General site describes history and origin of the Mammoth. Includes links to paleontology, geology and archeology sites that are related to the study of the Mammoth.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Names of Active Volcanoes
Explains different types of volcanoes and provides brief descriptions of active volcanoes around the world, including their histories of volcanic eruptions.
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