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Bureau of Land Management: Yuma Area Desert Plants
Graphics and descriptions of the desert lily, desert marigold, desert mallow, purple threewa, Mexican poppy, trees and shrubs in the Yum, Arizona region.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
This Arizona-based state park features current information about its wildlife, wildflowers, plants and trees, gardens, and the like. Illustrated.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Desert
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the desert.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Ecological Regions of North America
A helpful map of North America which color codes its 15 ecological regions. Click on the different regions for a brief description of the area.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: A Mini World
As students learn about the creation of biodomes, they are introduced to the steps of the engineering design process, including guidelines for brainstorming. Students learn how engineers are involved in the design and construction of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Deposition by Wind
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How wind forms various terrain features.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Wind Erosion and Deposition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How winds erode surfaces and form various terrain features.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Coloring Pages and Worksheets in Life Sciences
Collection of coloring pages and worksheets featuring different areas of biology and fun facts. Print pages out to color or download and color online.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ecology: What Is an Ecosystem
Learn what an ecosystem is, how energy and matter move through ecosystems, and what makes an ecosystem stable.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Arabian Desert Facts
Presents interesting information about the Arabian Desert, including its physical geography, climate, plants and animals, their adaptations to the environment, natural resources, and threats to its habitats.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Limiting Factors in the Desert Ecosystem
Describes conditions in a desert that limit how large populations of species can grow.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About the Gobi Desert
Desertification is a growing problem in the world today and it is taking place in the Gobi Desert as well. Learn facts about the Gobi Desert, including its five ecoregions, the climate, and the flora and fauna.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Mojave Desert Animals and Plants
Describes characteristics and adaptations of plants and animals that are able to survive in the Mojave Desert and a list of each.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Lakes
What is a lake? Discover the answer to this question when you explore this informative resource. This site provides information on how temperature and seasonal changes effects lakes, how lakes are formed, how lakes compare in numbers to...
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Deserts and Aridlands
The desert areas in the United States that this organization is working to protect are portrayed through photographs and videos, showing the beauty of the landscapes and the diversity of life forms there.
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Antarctic Geological Drilling: Environmental Literacy Framework Activities
An impressive collection of lessons on climate science and climate change. The entire book can be downloaded. As well, each lesson has its own page with some combination of background information, PowerPoints, images, maps, glossaries,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: African Internet Safari
During this lesson, students read and listen to poems about African animals and try to guess which animal is being described. Students will use the information they already know to identify the animals. Students will have the opportunity...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comparing Two Fossil Localities
During this lesson students go on a field trip to locate fossils. Students investigate their findings and identify them using resources from the Internet. They then videoconference to compare/contrast their hypotheses with those of...
Michigan Reach Out
Newton's Apple: Rain Forest Animals
Several activities to incorporate into your Rain Forest unit. This site does not focus only on animals.
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Ecotrust: Temperate Rain Forest People and Places [Pdf]
This site from Ecotrust has information on the people and history of the Northwestern American coastal temperate rain forest.(California to Alaska) Find out about the history of this specific temperate rain forest, and the people it has...
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The Ecosystems Center
A resource with educational information on ecosystems, as well as programs that focus on environmental research and education.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chaparral: Lesson 2
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of chaparrals, and its effect on living things. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Chaparral."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chaparral: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of chaparrals, and its effect on living things. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Chaparral."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chaparral: Lesson 5
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of chaparrals, and its effect on living things. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Chaparral."
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