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National Geographic

National Geographic: Human Impact on the Cloud Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
A study discovering and exploring the cloud forest canopy and how humans have influenced the ecosystem's biodiversity.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Diversity Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over ecological biodiversity, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Life in the City

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biodiversity can be found in many places, including city parks. At this OLogy learning game site, players use a magnifying glass to find organisms that live there and also learn something about how each organism relates to others nearby.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Great Salt Lake All Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate an ecosystem teeming with life, and discover the many bird species who reside at the Great Salt Lake throughout the year.
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Other

Reef Base

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a database on coral reefs where you can access coral reef data, take quizzes on corals, view images, get maps of reefs and more.
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Other

Trees for Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
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PBS

Garden of Eden: Seychelles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site on Seychelles discusses species diversity and much more! Learn all about how an island forms, how supercontinents divide, and why this atoll boasts both giant and miniature forms of species.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Outdoor Adventures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This collection of activities encourages kids to get outdoors and connect with nature. After completing the activities, kids draw, write, and answer questions about what they discovered and share that information with Plum.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Tropical Rainforest Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the tropical rainforest biome. This diverse ecosystem produces much of the Earth's biodiversity.
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Other

Alberta Environment: Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This excellent 64-page teaching resource looks at the historical and geological past of the Alberta grasslands, their biodiversity, threats they face from human activities, and steps being taken to conserve them. The unit is designed for...
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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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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bees Are Master Pollinators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Web of Life Game

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Fun, interactive game that helps students identify interrelationships in an ecosystem. For six or more players.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Environmental Impacts of Marine Exotics

For Students 9th - 10th
Invasive species are disrupting many bodies of water in North America. Scientists share their reasons for concern in this brief article. Supporting and educator resources are provided.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Grand Canyon National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site from the National Park Service. Includes information to plan a trip there, its geologic significance, its biological diversity, natural features, and ecosystems.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Climate Effects on Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how climate affects the biome.
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Australian Museum

Great Barrier Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Included are pictures and a map. Learn what makes up a coral reef and the two different types.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ecological Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore and describe how succession affects biodiversity by creating an island ecosystem in an interactive game.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Insect Investigations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, students will explore the life cycles of insects, how they are classified by Entomologists and their role within an ecosystem. Students will also investigate different habitats to observe the biodiversity of insects...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Rocky Mountain Roundup

For Students 1st - 4th
Players head out to the Canadian Rockies to explore a mountain ecosystem. In this photo safari, players earn points by taking pictures of specific plants and animals.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Diversity of Life in Your Neighborhood

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students go outdoors to compare the diversity of life in two locations. Following the observations, hold class discussions on environment, diversity, kingdoms, and other related issues.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Jungle Rangers

For Students K - 1st
Players head out to Borneo to explore the rainforest in this photo safari. Earn points by following clues to take pictures of specific plants and animals.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Rainforest

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the plant and animal interactions within the rainforest ecosystem.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Planning Tool: Understanding How Actions Are Awarded

For Students 9th - 10th
With this Habitat Network planning tool, set goals, complete action steps, and reach community outcomes for a more diverse ecosystem.