A great site with something for all grades. Do research on rainforests, follow field research on animals in Latin America, and show what you know through interactive assessments. Lots to see on this site which is a collaboration of...

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of biomes, and the six different types that are found on Earth.

A project for students to research an ecosystem. During their research, students will learn about the services that the ecosystems provides humans. In the second part of the project, students will argue whether a wetland should be...

Biomes and Ecosystems unit will increase the interest of the ELL students. Lessons are based on the TESOL, ESL standards.

This site provides information on the different biomes of the Earth. There are links to related information and other topics.

World Biomes is a site covering five of the major world biomes: aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra. It gives information on the various sub-divisions of the biomes and provides numerous images.

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.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explore and recognize the way climate alters or creates biomes.

Students explore Earth's most important natural resource, water, and learn about how the planet's aquatic biomes thrive and support life.

North Carolina is located within the temperate deciduous forest global biome, however, a great variety of forest and non-forest ecosystems may be found within the state. The temperature and moisture regimes throughout North Carolina are...

Learn about the different zones of the open ocean, the pelagic biome, and what organisms call each zone home.

Learn how the biomes of the world are determined by their climate and ecosystem.

Learn about land biomes and their ecology.

Local headlines announce that everyone must move due to contaminated soil. Check out the one catch before students discover what is already known about biomes and what still needs to be understood about them to complete this classroom...

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on biomes.

The University of California Museum of Paleontology hosts this site devoted to the study of the earth's biomes, which are the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and adaptations of organisms to...

Learn about lake and pond ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about estuary ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about stream and river ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

A units that follow a community as they work through Grand River Revitalization Efforts. Investigate how these efforts impacts the social, economic, historic, and biology of the Grand River.

A unit for students to look at the economic opportunities associated with a river. Students will explore the Grand River Revitalization & Restoration Project. In this unit, they will also learn about two species impacted by the...

Learn about the desert scrub ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

A good review of basic terminology followed by descriptions and pictures of the North American biomes.

This site provides an introduction to biomes. There are also links to each different type of biome.