Tramline
Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
University of California
Ucmp: The World's Biomes
This is an introduction to the major biomes on Earth. This page groups biomes into five major types: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. Information on climate, animal/plant life, and much more is given for each of type...
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: The Forest
Take a walk in the forest and enjoy the trees and animals that live there. Book includes audio narration in 7 additional languages with text in English.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Deciduous Forest Biome
Learn all about the Deciduous Temperate Forest biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
California Institute of Technology
Marshall Middle School/ Tf of the Pacific Northwest
Information about temperate forests, birds, mammals, plants and resources. There are numerous links about each of the topics mentioned above.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Deciduous Forest Topics
At this site from the Evergreen Project of the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can discover what the temperate deciduous forest is like, where it is located, and much more. There are links to other temperate forest sites also.
Other
Radford University: Temperate Broadleaf Deciduous Forest
Characteristics of the deciduous forest biome. Distribution, climate, soil, vegetation, and animals. Includes a map that shows where deciduous forests are located around the globe.
Other
Rockefeller University : Temperate Forests
An article published in "Science" magazine, the page discusses how forests were being destroyed by people and how they are gaining back ground. Find out the reasons!
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.
Other
Marietta College: Temperate Forests
The first section in this site from Marietta College introduces you to the temperate forest. It also discusses the locations of these forests and the animals that live there. Links to related sites are provided.
Other
Thurston High School: The Deciduous Forest
Thorough description of the deciduous forest. Location map, climate, vegetation, and animals. Lots of photographs.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Temperate Forests
Defines "temperate forest" and introduces three types: Mediterranean forests, temperate rainforests, and deciduous forests.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Temperate Broad Leaf Forests: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of temperate broad leaf forests, and its effect on living things. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Temperate Broad Leaf Forests."
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Temperate Forest
Learn about temperate climate ecosystems, and how the geography affects the life within them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperate Climates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of temperate climates.
Other
Missouri Dept. Of Conservation: Missouri Forest Facts
This site highlights the importance of forests and the need to keep them healthy. Information about how Missouri depends on its forests for many uses is highlighted.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Climate Effects on Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how climate affects the biome.
Community Learning Network
Community Learning Network: Temperate Forests Theme
Numerous sites are listed here so you can learn about temperate forests. There are lesson plans for teachers also!
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Temperate Broad Leaf Forests
A brief introduction o the temperate broad leaf forest, including descriptions of the plant and animal life there.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Univ: Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome
General description of the U.S. temperate deciduous forest with photos and long list of deciduous trees found in this biome.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Symbiotic Relationships in the Deciduous Forest
Explains what a symbiotic relationship is, the five main types of symbiosis, and provides examples of symbiotic relationships among living things in a deciduous forest.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Temperate Deciduous Forests
NatureWorks offers some fascinating information about the Temperate Deciduous Forests. Students and teachers will learn what makes these forests special, what animals live in this biome, what plants grow in this biome, and more.