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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: A World of Ice and Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers different bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ponds and Lakes Study Guide
Use this study guide to review the main concepts of ponds and lakes.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Freshwater Ecosystems
A reference page describing freshwater ecosystems, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Lakes
Lakes can be found in virtually every part of North Carolina, although all of the state's natural freshwater lakes of consequence are located in the eastern region of the state. Most North Carolina lakes are relatively shallow bodies of...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Lake Mattamuskeet
Lake Mattamuskeet-so named by Algonquian Indians-is North Carolina's largest natural lake. The ancient body of water has not escaped man's intervention. Originally, Mattamuskeet was a shallow, self-contained lake without creeks or rivers...
Other
An Aquatic Adventure
In this WebQuest, you must pick a type of water habitat to create a new aquarium, choose three animals that can coexist in this habitat and design your own aquarium.
Other
Monroe County Women's Disability Network: Maps & Globes: Water Forms
This site is provided for by the Monroe County Women's Disability Network. Some basic information about water on our planet and the various water forms that make up three-quarters of the earth's surface. Includes some simple quizzes to...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes: Lesson 2
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of freshwater biomes, and its effect on living things. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Freshwater Biomes."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: Freshwater Biome
Kids learn about the freshwater aquatic biome. Ecosystems such as rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands, swamps, and bogs.
Other
Land Between the Lakes
Land Between the Lakes is a national recreation area on the border of Tennessee and Kentucky that offers hiking, biking, camping, hunting, water sports, horseback riding, and much more. The park also has an elk and bison prairie,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Landforms
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students analyze the formation of lakes and volcanoes in depth. Students read Living Library references to locate, select, and make use of relevant information.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Map Skills Germany
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson map skills are reinforced by identifying physical features in Germany. Mountains, rivers, lakes, and land elevation are discussed. Political maps identify population and cities.
World Geography Games
World Geography Games: Lakes
Identify the world's major lakes by taking this interactive quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Bullfrog
Kids learn about the American Bullfrog, large amphibians and frogs that can jump high.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Lakes
What is a lake? Learn about some famous lakes in the world and how they are formed.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Top 10 Lakes by Area and Depth
Students learn about the geography of the world's lakes and top 10 lakes listed by area size and depth on this website.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Water Bodies
Explains the different bodies of water and their characteristics.
Curated OER
Living Lakes: Lake Baikal
Provides a thorough look at the biological and geological characteristics of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Includes wonderful pictures.
Curated OER
Aral Sea
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...
Curated OER
Crater Lake
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...
Curated OER
Snow
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...
Curated OER
Lake Scene
This resource explains what a lake is, why they are important and how they change with age.
Curated OER
Photo of Lake Superior
This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.