University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Earth as a System
An overview of content about Earth and its atmosphere. The module was developed for middle school science teachers to provide background information for teaching the curriculum.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Biosphere: Ecosystems
Ecosystems is an excellent resource for understanding what an ecosystem is and goes on to explain the types of ecosystems, known as biomes. Check out the wonderful panoramic photographs of different biomes.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Guide to the Energy of the Earth
Energy is neither created nor destroyed - and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? This video examines the many ways in which energy cycles through our planet, from...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Linking Vegetation Growth to Rainfall
The earth has four integrated subsystems that depend on one another. Study how the biosphere and hydrosphere interact by viewing videos based on data collected by NASA. This data shows the correlation between rainfall amounts...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Environment Module: Uv Menace
This site provides information and activities for classes to learn more about ozone depletion and UV radiation.
Other
Serengeti National Park
The beautiful, official site for the Serengeti National Park provides extensive information about the Serengeti ecosystem, physical features, wildlife, and taking a safari through the region. As an added bonus, learn some Swahili.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Elementary Globe: Earth System in a Bottle
If you have seeds at home, try this activity to help kids learn what a seed needs to grow. Students will create experimental conditions in terrariums to study what plants need to live. They will learn about the importance of the...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology: Biosphere
Find out what you know about the biosphere by taking this pretest.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Environmental Interactions: Connectedness of a Natural System
A field experience where students undergo an exploration in a natural environment. They are introduced to the concepts of species, population, community, ecosystem, niche, and biosphere.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Intimate Strangers: Unseen Life on Earth
This PBS documentary provides an overview of the microbial world and offers an exciting glimpse into the field of microbiology. Meet scientists from around the world investigating the microbial world in diverse locations, from a...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Biosphere
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth's biosphere. Topics covered include Bioenergetics, glycolysis and fermentation, respiration, photosynthesis, and more.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: El Universo, La via Lactea Y El Sistema Solar
Ministerio de Educacion: El Universo, la Via Lactea y el Sistema Solar.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Los Seres Vivos Y El Medio Ambiente
What is ecology? What is a biome? You will find the answers to these questions in this unit and also learn about the organization of the Biosphere, major Biomes of the earth and the adaptations of living things to limiting factors. It...
Other
Chiapas
Description of the state of Chiapas, including climate, tourist destinations, natural resources, and inhabitants.
Other
My Science Box: Ecosystem Organization
In this lesson plan, students will learn about the different levels in the hierarchy of ecology and explain the relationships: organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere. They will also discover why different...
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Earth System Science
Explains what the four spheres of the Earth are, and the interactions between them.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Introduction to Climate
A detailed overview of the Earth's climate, with explanations about the difference between weather and climate, dendrochronology, palynology, and how Earth's climate has changed over time. All information is reinforced through pictures,...
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nagt: Earth System Science Project
An Earth System Project shows the interaction between the Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere. This project provides a model of a pond ecosystem and can easily be woven into the hydrosphere unit.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Earth System Science
Young scholars learn to identify the parts of the Earth system and the processes that connect them. They look for interconnections among components of the Earth system at the local level, using a study site close to their school.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Ecology I
A comprehensive ecology learning module where students assess the dependence of all organisms on one another and the flow of energy and matter within their ecosystems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Interdependence of Living Things
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers interactions between organisms.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Geoscience and Petroleum Careers
In this activity, young scholars think about how various real-world careers relate to personal interests and Earth's systems- the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Environments and Ecosystems
Students explore the biosphere and its associated environments and ecosystems in the context of creating a model ecosystem, learning along the way about the animals and resources. Students investigate different types of ecosystems, learn...