Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Deserts
From the Sonoran Desert in North America to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes all the way to Africa's Namib Desert, explore these incredible deserts and discover what scientists are doing to preserve these great lands. Peruse through an online...
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center: Endangered Means There's Still Time
This site contains a slide presentation of endangered species. At the bottom of the page are links to a glossary and quiz questions.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Libraries: Zoos, a Historical Perspective
An online sample of maps, drawings and photographs of zoos from over 30 states and 40 countries.
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Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental: Illustrate a Story: The Last Panda [Pdf]
Print this short story about panda bears and about the consequences of human encroachment into their diminishing habitat and then illustrate it and bind it as a book.
Other
Wild Earth Tv
View live streaming video capturing activity in several wildlife preserves in Africa. You can view profiles of WildEarth's crew and animal "characters," vote on your favorite videos, view archived webcasts, and browse the WildEarth blog...
Other
Wwf: Species Directory: Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
A directory of animal species endangered or under threat. Click on 'Conservation Status' to sort the list. Each species is accompanied by pictures, characteristics, facts, a map, threats they face, and what the WWF is doing to help them.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: L.4.6: Acquire and Use Grade Appropriate Words and Phrases
Links to 10 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard L.4.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions,...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Tundra Animals
Explore this comprehensive resource on the birds and mammals of the tundra. This resource features information such as diet, class, order, size, habitat, conservation range and the like.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Tad the Tadpole
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Poachers Became Caretakers
In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. [15:47]
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats
Take a look at some of the different habitats that are home to many plants and animals including black bears, owls and various species of birds.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Should Wildlife Hunting Be Banned?
Video report on the issues surrounding big game hunting in Africa.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Leonardo Di Caprio Gives $3M to Save Tigers
Article reports on the actor's significant donation to the World Wildlife Fund.
Curated OER
Ny Times Learning Network: Wild Wildlife
In this lesson, students investigate the moral, economic and ecological impacts of the extinction of various animal species. Students first assess how and why people support and refute actions that lead to the extinction of animals. They...
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Environmental Scientist
This resource provides information about the career of an environmental scientist.
Other
Florida Panther Net: The Florida Panther
Get all the current news and information on the Florida panther.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Sanctuary for Fast Cats
The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.
Curated OER
Ny Times Learning Network: Species for Sale
Students explore wildlife conservation by investigating animal species that are near extinction due to their value as commodities. Students defend the protection of an endangered species researched in class by creating an informational...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...