McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Taiga Plains
The Taiga Plans are centered around the Mackenzie River in the western Northwest Territories. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the landscape...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Taiga Shield
This ecozone stretches eastward from the Taiga Plains to just south of the Southern Arctic. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images include...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Plains
The Boreal Plains are located in the center of Alberta and extend into Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Prairies
This Prairies ecozone covers southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images include descriptions.
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Taiga Cordillera
The Taiga Cordillera extends along the border of the Yukon and Northwest Territories. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the landscape as well...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Cordillera
This Boreal Cordillera contains the mountains of the southern Yukon and northern British Columbia . This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Maritime
The Pacific Maritime ecozone lies along the British Columbia coast and it's border with Alaska. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Montane Cordillera
The Montane Cordillera covers most of southern British Columbia and some of southwestern Alberta. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes an excellent collection of images...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Marine
The Pacific Marine ecozone begins at the British Columbia Coast. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes some images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Atlantic Marine
The Atlantic Marine ecozone is located father out to sea and touches land at the southern coast of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and the eastern coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. This brief, concise description includes a collection...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Hudson Plains
The Hudson Plains ecozone stretches from Manitoba to Quebec along the southern edge of the Hudson Bay. This is a brief, concise, description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Mixedwood Plains
This Mixedwood Plains ecozone extends along the Quebec City- Windsor corridor and the densely-populated region of Southern Ontario. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the...
Other
Temperate Forest Organization: Temperate Forest
Provides links to sites such as forestry, population, management, diversity, and fire. There are lesson plans, tours and educational links for teachers.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wetlands
Did you know that wetlands are frequently used as resting stops for migrating birds? This is just one of the many interesting facts found within this educational resource. This site features information on the characteristics, types,...
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Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Shield
The Boreal Shield runs from Alberta to Newfoundland. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the landscape as well as those of animals and birds...
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara
Kids Do Ecology: Learn About Ecology
This resource provides information about ecology.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Wildlife Habitat Category in the Groups Data Visualization
Habitat Network has combined all the vegetatively-complex habitat polygons into categories here.
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.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Lakes
What is a lake? Discover the answer to this question when you explore this informative resource. This site provides information on how temperature and seasonal changes effects lakes, how lakes are formed, how lakes compare in numbers to...
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Great Kapok Tree (Lesson Plan)
Help your young scholars develop an understanding of a rain forest ecosystem and the environment through this social studies lesson.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Make It a Habitat
This lesson plan explores the adaptation of life forms through natural selection to fill various niches and accommodate changing environmental conditions.
Other
Explore Learning: Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Using the scientific method, control the environmental conditions for a fictional alien organism in order to learn how the organism responds to changes in conditions. Sunlight, water, and temperature can be varied to determine their...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Service: Biologist in Training [Pdf]
Guide for kids and tips for parents on how to explore a wildlife habitat and connect with nature.
Channel 4 Learning
Channel 4 Learning: Science Essentials: Habitats
Find answers to your questions about habitats, producers, consumers, and food chains. Glossary, image bank, suggested activities, and quiz included.