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National Geographic
National Geographic: Human Impact on the Cloud Forest
A study discovering and exploring the cloud forest canopy and how humans have influenced the ecosystem's biodiversity.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Diversity Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over ecological biodiversity, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Life in the City
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.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Great Salt Lake All Year
Investigate an ecosystem teeming with life, and discover the many bird species who reside at the Great Salt Lake throughout the year.
Other
Reef Base
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.
Other
Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
PBS
Garden of Eden: Seychelles
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.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Outdoor Adventures
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: Tropical Rainforest Biome
Kids learn about the tropical rainforest biome. This diverse ecosystem produces much of the Earth's biodiversity.
Other
Alberta Environment: Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet [Pdf]
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...
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bees Are Master Pollinators
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...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Web of Life Game
Fun, interactive game that helps students identify interrelationships in an ecosystem. For six or more players.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Environmental Impacts of Marine Exotics
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Grand Canyon National Park
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Climate Effects on Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how climate affects the biome.
Australian Museum
Great Barrier Reef
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.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ecological Succession
Learners explore and describe how succession affects biodiversity by creating an island ecosystem in an interactive game.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Insect Investigations
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...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Rocky Mountain Roundup
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Diversity of Life in Your Neighborhood
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.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Jungle Rangers
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Rainforest
Find out about the plant and animal interactions within the rainforest ecosystem.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Planning Tool: Understanding How Actions Are Awarded
With this Habitat Network planning tool, set goals, complete action steps, and reach community outcomes for a more diverse ecosystem.