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National Wildlife Federation: Happenin' Habitats: What Is Habitat?
Find an overview of what a habitat is exactly. Then, for more information, click in the left hand menu for different types of habitat: forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, and arctic tundra. Authors also offer advice on creating a...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Teacher's Guides
A wealth of resources connected to individual nature-related state standards can be found here. Information in a newsletter-type format is located under particular grade levels and is accompanied by teacher guides and short quizzes to...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Wiggly Worms Earthworm Assessment Take Me Home!
Learners will identify and describe the major element of an earthworm's habitat by drawing a diagram and writing a sentence. Included in this instructional activity is an earthworm habitat worksheet, video of the instructional activity...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Learning the Causes of Extinction
There are five major causes of extinction: habitat loss, an introduced species, pollution, population growth, and overconsumption. Through this activity, students will create a list of reasons why animals can become extinct.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Nova Zembla: How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth?
Viktor brought his pet plant on his trip to Nova Zembla. Help him figure out what to do to take care of the plant.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to ecosystems and other ecological concepts.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Earth Is Full
Have we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space on Earth? Paul Gilding suggests we have, and the possibility of devastating consequences, in a talk that's equal parts terrifying and, oddly, hopeful. [16:47]
PBS
Pbs Nature: Zebra
Learn about the natural history of the zebra in text and images, a relative of the horse that inhabits the Serengeti in East Africa and other parts of Africa.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Polar Bears
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Polar Bears. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
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The Butterfly Website
The Butterfly Website reveals the world of butterflies with photos, clip art, a butterfly atlas, and related resource links.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biomes of the World
Investigate the climate zones and biomes of the world.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Biomes
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of biomes, and the six different types that are found on Earth.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Kestrel
Can you name the smallest North American falcon? The American Kestrel is the answer to this question. Learn more about this fascinating bird of prey through this resource. Students will find information on the diet, habitat,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Biomes: Where Are the Wild Things?
During this lesson, learners will explore biomes, ecosystems, and habitats by navigating the Internet. They will research biomes, ecosystems, and habitats in order to create a newsletter. They will have the opportunity to distribute...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Evolution: Changes in the Environment
This activity places the control of the environment under the student's control. A field starts off with a uniform light level, and thus capable of growing plants with medium-sized leaves. Students can alter the environment by growing a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Biological Communities Study Guide
Review the relationship between populations and ecosystems.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Exploring Habitats Through Music Composition [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, students will learn about rondo form and practice a chant. After learning about the structure of the chant, they will work in small groups to create a chant about a habitat. The chants will then be combined with the...
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K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Biodiversity Quiz (Ecological Problems)
Take an interactive quiz over ecological problems affecting the environment. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Bug Fun
This fun site is designed for teachers who want to have interactive fun in the classroom. "Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives while others outline activities with different insect...
Michigan Reach Out
Newton's Apple: Rain Forest Animals
Several activities to incorporate into your Rain Forest unit. This site does not focus only on animals.
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Anapsid: Garter Snakes
A detailed summary of Garter Snakes including natural history, hibernation, reproduction, predation, housing, feeding, handling, medical problems, and resources.
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India travel.com: Bandipur National Park
This site gives a brief description of the Bandipur National Park. It gives info about wildlife of the area.
Other
My Science Box: Food Webs
In this lesson, students will choose an organism of their choice and research its life cycle, food chain, diet, and habitat, then predict how habitat change might affect the organisms living within it.