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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Freshwater and Wetlands Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers freshwater biomes and wetlands.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Terrestrial Biomes

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short introduction to the terrestrial biomes around the globe.
Article
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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Science Struck

Science Struck: Taiga Biome: Taiga Animals and Plants

For Students 4th - 7th
Describes the characteristics of the taiga biome and the plants and animals that live there.
Handout
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.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.12 Biome

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn how the biomes of the world are determined by their climate and ecosystem.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Habitats and Biomes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Find a variety of activities for children to do as they learn to identify varying habitats and biomes. Included are links to an even more extensive list of resources under coral reef, desert, grassland,...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Freshwater Biomes

For Students 6th - 8th
Listen to this podcast discussing the similar characteristics of the freshwater biomes of the world. [0:47]
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Freshwater Biomes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This colorful slideshow provides a nice introduction to the freshwater biomes around the world.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
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Songs for Teaching

Songs for Teaching: Biomes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this site to see how many of the animals and plants that your students can remember from each biome after listening to this song.
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Songs for Teaching

Songs for Teaching: Types of Biomes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Doug Eldon performs this great song which tells about the different biomes and their characteristics. Great way to begin your unit on the biomes.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Terrestrial Biomes: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of terrestrial biomes, and its effect on living things. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Terrestrial Biomes."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Terrestrial Biomes: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of terrestrial biomes, and its effect on living things. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Terrestrial Biomes."
Website
Other

University of Puget Sound: World Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Author provides an explanation of the term Biome and the relationship of climate, soils, vegetation, diversity, adaptations, and human effects to the biome.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Terrestrial Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives short descriptions of the many different types of biomes found on land all over the world. (Updated: February 22, 2013)
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Water Biomes

For Students 1st - 8th
Discover the types of water biomes.
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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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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Science Explorer: Taiga Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
As part of a virtual museum exhibit, this site explores the taiga biome. Here you can learn what a taiga biome is, where you can find it, and the types of plants and animals that live there.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Energy Pyramids in Different Biome Locations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A research activity where students research the various biotic and abiotic factors that combine to make up a biome. The end product will be the creation of a PowerPoint presentation that identifies these factors and the creation of an...

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