A lesson on sustainability of urban farms in particular in New York City. Students learn how to apply sustainability principles to environmental problems. Students will look at the need for sustainable farming practices that maximize...

An example of a project-based learning opportunity that engages students in learning what a healthy habitat is by working within the school's campus to increase opportunity for animals to find food and shelter, maintaining plants, and...

Learn about surface terrain and how plants and animals are affected by the temperatures and precipitation.

What elements are present in a desert ecosystem? What impact might humans have upon it? Learn more about the processes that affect desert ecosystems by visiting this site. Contains only one large illustration.

Take this ten question quiz on abiotic and biotic environments. The quiz is multiple choice.

This site from combat fishing describes the ecology of lakes and ponds for anglers and other fish. It is a very in-depth site with a lot of text, but presented in and easy-to-understand format. The information is very factual and...

An engaging natural history of sand dunes. From beaches to deserts you will learn about the formation and ecology of these ecosystems.

A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.

Through a series of multi-media learning activities, students will assess the dependence of all organisms on one another and the flow of energy and matter within their ecosystems.

Provides color pictures and statistics on the biological and watershed characteristics of the Saint Lucia Lake on the east coast of South Africa.

Take a close-up look at the world of swamps and discover what lives and grows there through pictures, descriptions, and external links. Listen to the various sounds made in swamps in different locations.

Take a close-up look at the world of wetlands and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, news, descriptions, and external links. Listen to the various sounds that occur in wetlands.

This lesson plan introduces young scholars to their task of designing a permanent guest village within the Saguaro National Park. The design must provide a true desert experience to visitors while also emphasizing sustainable design,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Each page contains a hidden picture of an animal. Students use a small viewer to expose small pieces of the picture.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will need to organize the labels according to where they belong in the biosphere. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!

Describes six levels of organization in the biological world - individual species, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere.

This site is a set of images along with volumes of information make this site a treasure trove. The site has satellite images.

Help build the Australian desert ecosystem by filling it with appropriate plants and animals.

Discusses the interrelatedness of all living things and of ecosystems and biomes, and what organisms need to survive and to maximize the carrying capacity of an ecosystem. This explanation is followed by a series of activities including...

Covers the major types of biomes: tropical rain forest, arctic tundra, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, and mountains.

Learn about ecosystems, how they work, codependency, and food chains.

Designed by the Open University and the BBC, this website from Open2.net explores ecosystems. Included is a lengthy discussion on closed ecosystems and their importance to research, as well as a virtual ecosystem, an interactive showcase...

Explore land ecosystems around Earth. Learn about forests, tundra, taiga, grasslands, and deserts.

Learn about each biome with this site. Site will give you information about the plants, animals, and the climate found at each biome.