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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Chaparral Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Chaparral biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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University of California

Ucmp: Forest Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about the forest biome including where located in the world, different kinds, climate, flora and fauna, and soil. Good research site for middle years students.
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Other

Worldbiomes.com: Tundra Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Directed toward elementary students, this site provides an overview of the tundra biome. Included are the arctic vs. alpine tundras, links to related biome web sites, world map of biomes, and photographs of the tundra biome.
Unit Plan
The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Intertidal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the intertidal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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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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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Coniferous Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the enchanting world of the coniferous forest and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, news, and external links. Listen to the various sounds made in the woodlands.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Rainforest

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the intriguing world of the rainforest and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, news, and external links. Listen to the various sounds made in different rainforests.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a close-up look at the world of lakes and ponds and discover what lives and grows there through pictures, news, descriptions, and external links.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Wetlands

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Gobi Desert

For Students 4th - 8th
Desertification is a growing problem in the world today and it is taking place in the Gobi Desert as well. Learn facts about the Gobi Desert, including its five ecoregions, the climate, and the flora and fauna.
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Other

Thurston High School: The Tundra Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Site discusses and analyzes the daily weather in the tundra. Provides a map of the world that is color-coded to show the different biomes and systems of the world.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Teeming Life in Gabon's Rainforest

For Students 9th - 10th
The article, "Teeming Life in Gabon's Rainforest," covers a variety of topics related to rain forest life including A Plethora of Plants, What's in the Water, New and Exciting Herps, Birds in the Mist (Nets), Magnificent Mammals, and more.

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