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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Home Sweet Biome: How Do Plants Grow in Different Environments?

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this science fair project you will learn about biomes and how different climatic conditions affect plant growth. This can explain why some plants and animals are similar in different areas of the country, and in other parts they are not.
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Baltimore County Public Schools: Biomes: Now and When (Online Research Model)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Biomes lesson designed to answer the question, how do abiotic and biotic factors interact within a biome? integrates biological concepts with literacy knowledge and skills. Includes directed questions, assessment guides, project...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Biomes Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on biomes.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Desert Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the Desert biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on climate zones and biomes. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Our Trip Around the Biomes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, students travel to the biomes by way of the Internet. They learn the characteristics of biomes, including animals, plants, temperatures, etc. Students then use this information to create a slideshow presentation to...
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Morning Earth

We All Belong: Biosphere as Place: Biomes and Watersheds

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine the Biology topic of the biosphere. The tutorial includes definitions, examples, and pictures on biomes and watersheds.
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Next.cc

Next: Biomes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Multiple activities help students gain a better understanding of land and water biomes.
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Introduction to Ecosystems and Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Using worksheets, images, videos, and internet resources, students will be able to learn the names and locations of the seven major global biomes in the correct order from polar regions to the equator.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Terrestrial Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how terrestrial biomes are classified and distributed around the globe.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Aquatic Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This study information describes how aquatic biomes are divided into zones, and lists types of aquatic organisms.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biomes of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the climate zones and biomes of the world.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.13 Terrestrial Biomes

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about land biomes and their ecology.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Biomes and Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a good starting place on where to research biomes? This site would be a great place to start as it contains lots of information about all the different biomes on Earth.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Desert Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the desert biome. The dryest areas on Earth still have plant and animal life.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Desert Biome: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on desert animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to desert plants and their adaptations, other biomes, and more.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Polar Ice Caps Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the polar ice cap ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coastal Ocean Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coastal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: The Deep Sea Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the abyssal ocean ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Blue Planet Biomes: World Climates

For Students 5th - 7th
Have you ever wondered why one area of the world is a desert, another a grassland, and another a rainforest? Why are there different forests and deserts, and why are there different types of life in each area? The answer is climate.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Marine or Ocean Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the marine biome. The largest biome by far, the oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Grasslands Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the grasslands biome. Flat with few trees, these ecosystems feed much of the world.

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