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Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy
This is a thorough site which contains a glossary of plant/animal cell anatomy terms. Diagrams of both cells are included along with worksheets to label.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: 8 Reasons to Plant Something New
Read about eight habitat-enhancing reasons to expand the plant diversity in a backyard.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Increase Canopy Cover by Planting and Maintaining Trees
Find out the ecological benefits of filling a backyard habitat with trees.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Understand Planting Tools: Plant Hardiness Zones vs. Ecoregions
Understand what plants to put in the ground that- barring predation or other unforeseen setbacks- will grow and thrive.
Other
Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Native Landscaping Makes Sense
Learn why planting native plants helps any backyard habitat and increases biodiversity.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Install Edible Gardens
Find out the benefits of planting a garden that provides a sustainable source of food for people.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Native Lawn Ftw! (For the Win)
Find out about the advantages of planting native grasses in a lawn.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Installing and Maintaining a Native Lawn
Learn how the native approach can improve a yard to provide habitat for birds and other wildlife while keeping a grassy open area for recreation.
University of California
Ucla: General Botany: Types of Roots
Roots are the principal water-absorbing organs of a plant. Learn about this part of vascular plants and variations in the types of roots.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Determining Percent of Seed Germination
In this project, students will conduct an experiment to determine the percentage of seed that will germinate in a given time frame. Students will produce charts and graphs to represent the results algebraically. Mathematics and...
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Deciduous Forest
Learn about this hardwood forest, its wildlife, and plant species. View a panorama movie of a typical Hardwood Forest in the summer.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mendel and His Peas
Discover how Gregor Mendel uncovered the key principles of inheritance using a simple, familiar system: the pea plant. Learn about Mendel's life, his experiments, and his legacy.
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office:energy Sources: Biomass Energy From Agriculture
Texas has the potential for becoming a leading provider of biomass energy due to its agricultural industry. Some crops produced in Texas, such as canola, switchgrass, sorghum, and sugarcane, have been identified as energy crops that...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: How to Practice Wildlife Friendly Mowing
When it is time to mow, find out the simple strategies to consider to minimize negative impacts on wildlife.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Take Control of Herbicide Use on Your Property
Here's what you need to know to make an informed choice on the best strategy to tackle backyard weeds.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Climate and Habitat: What They Have to Do With Each Other
Find out what climate and habitat have to do with each other as it relates to the diversity of an ecosystem.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Irrigation Conservation for Trees, Shrubs, Gardens, and Lawn
Find out how to provide the proper amount of water for optimal growth and biodiversity in a backyard habitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Tips for Photographing Landscaping Beautifully
Habitat Network encourages members to get in the habit of regularly photographing their sites, often yards, twice a year.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Amphibians
Find out how to make a cover board for Amphibians' dual life-cycle of aquatic and terrestrial stages.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Network Focal City: Washington d.c.
See how this Northeastern city's habitat has developed and changed throughout its history.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Manage Water: A Goal for Your Site?
Find out how to set goals and manage water for a local backyard habitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Amazing Animals That Use Vernal Pools
Find out about species that use vernal pools for reproduction and continuity of life.