University of California
Ucmp: The Dinosauria
The Dinosauria provides the latest information about dinosaurs, including debunking myths, early dinosaur discoveries, characteristics of specific dinosaurs, life history, and discovery of dinosaur fossils.
OneWorld UK
One World: Stop Life in Danger
Elementary students will appreciate the cartoon style fact clips as the evolution of life on earth is laid out. Diversity, survival of the fittest, and ideas to help the environment are all included. An entertaining site for younger...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Triassic Period
Information about the Mesozoic Era, including details and extensive links about the geology and biology of the period. A very thorough site that is geared toward 5 - 8th grades, but useful for all.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Theory of Evolution
This slideshow provides a brief overview of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, natural selection and survival of the fittest.
Read Works
Read Works: Recycling and Conservation Global Warming
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about recycling and conservation and their connection to global warming.. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Tiger Tale
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about tigers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Frozen Woolly Mammoth Found by 11 Year Old Boy
Can you imagine finding something in the ground that may be more than 30,000 years old? Read about the 11 year old boy who made an incredible discovery.
Other
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota
General site describes history and origin of the Mammoth. Includes links to paleontology, geology and archeology sites that are related to the study of the Mammoth.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Names of Active Volcanoes
Explains different types of volcanoes and provides brief descriptions of active volcanoes around the world, including their histories of volcanic eruptions.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Evolution of Earth
Have you ever noticed how rocks appear to have stripes in them? What do you know about how fossils are formed? Explore this lesson to learn about the evolution of the earth and how we know what it used to be like long ago.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Microevolution Study Guide
A general overview over the evolution of one population or one species over a short period of time.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Macroevolution Study Guide
Review the process of species changing and evolving over time.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Life Cycle of Bees
Three types of bees are necessary to prevent the bee population from going extinct. Recognize the types and their roles in keeping the bees coming.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Bison
The American Bison's recovery from near extinction parallels what happened to the European Bison, Bison bonasus. Once abundant and widespread in northern latitudes, their decline in several countries since the 6th century has been...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Black Footed Ferret
Once widespread in the grasslands and western basins of North America, by 1987 Black-footed Ferrets were thought to be extinct in the wild. Captive animals were bred in an effort to save the species, and in 1991, some were reintroduced...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: White Eared Pocket Mouse
One subspecies of the White-eared Pocket Mouse may be extinct, and the other is extremely rare, consisting of isolated, relict populations near the western Mojave Desert in California. White-eared Pocket Mice are nocturnal and probably...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: North Pacific Right Whale
The right whales have been driven nearly to extinction as the species preferred by commercial whalers and have been hunted in spite of international bans. There are perhaps several hundred in the western Pacific, and perhaps only a...
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Bison or Buffalo
Kids learn about the American Bison, giant buffalo that ran in huge herds until nearly hunted to extinction.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Utah Prairie Dog
The Utah prairie dog, extinct in more than 90 percent of its former range, is an endangered species protected by law. It now lives in a small area of southern Utah, between the ranges of Gunnison's prairie dog and the white-tailed...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Environment: Tigers on the Brink
Discusses the threats faced by the Bengal Tiger in India that are bringing it to the brink of extinction. These include loss of habitat, loss of food sources, and poaching.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Dinosaur Dig
The San Diego Natural History Museum provides dinosaur lovers with plenty of information and fun facts with links to Finding Fossils and Dinosaur Bytes.
Read Works
Read Works: America's Bird Soars
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage is about the bald eagle and the efforts to preserve their survival. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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