Website
PBS

Pbs Nova: The Mysterious Life of Caves

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion to a PBS program in the Nova series. There are wonderful photos of the Lechuguilla cave system in New Mexico, and some new information on how caves are formed.
Article
Other

Missouri Conservationist Online: Missouri Cave Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article describing a trip inside a cave. The article discusses the cave habitat and changes that occur as you go deeper into the cave. Includes interesting photographs.
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Cave Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learn more about cave dwellers when you visit this educational resource. This site features useful websites, photographs, fun facts and more.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Carlsbad Caverns Natural Resources: The Bat Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the National Park Service website, this page provides general info. about the resident bat population, and links to more specific bat info. For the bat enthusiast!
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Let's Explore Caves!

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about caves and some of the animals that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Graphic
Curated OER

Scholastic.com: Cave Animals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn more about cave dwellers when you visit this educational resource. This site features useful websites, photographs, fun facts and more.