Curated OER
Forest Habitats
In this identification lesson, 3rd graders view photographs of different kinds of forests, learn where forests are located, and discuss seasonal changes in forests. Students read Look What I Did With a Leaf, collect leaves, identify what...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Moist Temperate Coniferous Forest Biome
Complete description of coniferous forest with examples and photos. Animal, plant, and soil information.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Changjiang Plain Evergreen Forests
Describes the geography of the Chiangjiang Plain in China, its ecology, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published: August 3, 2007)
Other
Boreal /Fauna and Flora of Boreal Forests
This page offers a detailed collection of photos and info on plant and animal species of the boreal forest. Pictorial glossary.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: The Taiga Biome
This resource offers a detailed overview of the taiga biome, including its locations, the types of plants and animals that live there, and other interesting facts.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Coniferous Forest
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.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech U: Northern Coniferous Forest Biome
Description of northern coniferous forest, also known as the taiga or boreal forest. Photos and examples of boreal plants.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Boreal Forest
The Boreal Forest region of Alberta, Canada is featured in this effective site. The topography and types of trees found in this area are identified. A brief portion of this site is devoted to the impact of forest fires on flora and fauna...
Palomar Community College District
Major Biomes of North America
A good review of basic terminology followed by descriptions and pictures of the North American biomes.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Coniferous Forests
An introduction to coniferous forests. Includes a link to information about animals living in this habitat.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Lowland Forests
Lowland coniferous forest info. Biomass, interdependence, plants, and animals found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Coniferous Forest
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the coniferous forest.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Other
Geography Tutor: Vegetation
A list of questions about vegetation regions for your students to answer.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Major Biomes of the World
Covers the major types of biomes: tropical rain forest, arctic tundra, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, and mountains.