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Tramline

Tramline, Inc.: Virtual Ocean Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this enchanting site, students will learn basic principles about oceans and will be introduced to an assortment of sea life, both plant and animal. Other interesting ocean links can be found on the teacher resource section of this link.
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Handout
University of Florida

South Florida Aquatic Environments: Florida Keys: About the Keys

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers an excellent review of the reefs, mangrove and seagrass habitats of the Florida Keys. Spend some time learning about this unique location.
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Website
Other

What Are Aquatic Nuisance Species and Their Impacts?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a basic explanation of what nonindigenous species are, their environmental and economic impacts, and public health concerns. Specific examples of nonindigenous animals and plants are given and the huge impact they have...
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Intertidal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the intertidal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coastal Ocean Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coastal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Oceanic Pelagic Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the oceanic pelagic ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Website
The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: The Deep Sea Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the abyssal ocean ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Adaptations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of how plants have adapated to their environments.
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Activity
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Freshwater Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about the wide variety of plant and animal life in or around fresh water ecosystems. Click on the links to "wetlands," "Ponds and Lakes," or "Rivers and Streams" to view...
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University of California

Ucmp: The World's Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Acid Lake

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students will add acidity to a healthy lake to see what happens to plants and animals in this interactive activity adapted from EcoKids.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Adaptations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of how plants have adapated to their environments.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Duckweed Bioassay

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lab was designed with the intent to mimic the effect fertilizers can have on plants in a lake or pond ecosystem. Students determine the effect different fertilizer concentrations have on the growth rate of duckweed plants, as...
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Website
Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department: Wildlife

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a description of many types of wildlife species living in Texas. Clicking on the underlined words will direct you to links to related topics. Browse through the website (land and water) to discover aquatic species and...
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Nonvascular Plants: Bryophyte Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive collection of nonvascular plant photos supplemented with information about the plant and where it is normally found.
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University of Guelph

Canada's Aquatic Environment: Lichens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the exact definition for a lichen when you explore this resource. Examine the morphology, reproduction and importance of Lichen through the content of this resource.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Streams and Rivers

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about stream and river ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Unit Plan
The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about lake and pond ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Unit Plan
The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Wetlands Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about wetlands ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Estuaries Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about estuary ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Other

Protect Your Waters

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site that suggests a number of things that the general public can do to prevent the spread of nuisance species.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
Great Blue Heron Standing in Shallow Water Amongst Aquatic Plants
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Statue of Recumbent Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Statue of recumbent hippopotamus, the body is made of blue glazed faience and is adorned with nice drawings of aquatic plants showing flowers and foliage.

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