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Saving the Wetlands
In this wetlands worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs about wetlands then complete 2 short answer questions regarding the reading.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Fresh Water Wetlands
What are fresh water wetlands? What creatures live in a wetland? Are wetlands in danger? Find out at this informative site. Use the toolbar at the left to navigate through the site.
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Radford University: Taiga or Boreal Forest
This site provides a thorough fact sheet of a taiga forest (or boreal forest as it is otherwise known). Content includes a look at the forest climate, vegetation, growth forms, and soil. Additional information can be found on the alpine...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Swamps and Wetlands
Learn about the plants, animals, and other characteristics of some wetland ecosystems.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wetlands
Did you know that wetlands are frequently used as resting stops for migrating birds? This is just one of the many interesting facts found within this educational resource. This site features information on the characteristics, types,...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tundra
Can you name the two types of tundra? Find the answer to this question and many more when you explore this educational resource. The content of this site includes a look at this biome's characteristics, plant life, animal life and more....
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swamps
What characteristics make a swamp a swamp? This site features information on the Great Dismal Swamp, Conifer Swamps, Okefenokee Swamps, Shrub Swamps, Hardwood Swamps, and Cypress Swamps. This site also offers some great photographs of...
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.