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Ny Botanical Garden: Fungal and Plant Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
Findings of an expedition by the New York Botanical Garden in French Guiana to investigate vegetation.
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Introduction to the Biosphere: Characteristics of the Earth's Terrestrial Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
From Chapter 9 of a textbook on physical geography that covers the biosphere. Important vocabulary is highlighted and linked to a glossary. It explains the characteristics of a biome, and describes the features of the eight different...
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Animals

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
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Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.
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Plant Watch

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Plant Watch website is designed to teach students how to record observations about plants. The site provides good information about the parts of plants and the section, "Plant Descriptions," will lead you to detailed information on...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Terrestrial Biomes and Land Use

For Students 9th - 10th
How we can live sustainably on our natural resources while also preserving enough nature so these resources can be replenished represents one of the most important questions in environmental science. Through learning about terrestrial...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Edward O. Wilson, ph.d.

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Biography, photos and interview on E.O. Wilson who is considered to be the father of sociobiology, has authored many books and had been active in conservation efforts.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Ranger Club (Dutch Version)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dutch version of the World Nature Fun's Ranger Club children's site. Students learn about endangered animals in different habitats, obtain pictures through the animal library and play games. Some sections of the resource offer paid...
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Man of Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
An ant specialist? Yes! Meet naturalist E.O. Wilson who specialized in the study of ants and who presented some controversial ideas. Learn more by watching the included video, and by visiting the main site.
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University of California

Ucmp: Island Biogeography and Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lesson designed by a biology teacher. In it, students use maps and evidence of island age, molecular genetics, morphology, and distance apart to determine how the islands came to be occupied by different species of lizards. It...
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides general information, exhibits, museum news, etc. about the San Diego Natural History Museum.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Biology Teacher Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This in-depth site provides middle and high school science teachers with a wide array of free instructional resources, such as slide sets, streaming video presentations, and laboratory activities. Information is provided that is...
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King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 5: The Impacts of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the fifth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. Using scientific models, it takes a look at the effects of climate change on different parts of the earth. Five key ideas are explored: polar...
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Other

The Academy of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the museum. It shows the viewer what is currently on exhibit, interesting facts, and many links to other exhibits.
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Globio

Glossopedia: Tropical Rainforests

For Students 3rd - 8th
Tropical rainforests are found along the Earth's equator. They possess a very special climate and are an integral part of the planet's natural system. Climate, plant and animal life, and indigenous peoples are discussed. Additionally,...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Coral Reefs: Dissappearing Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Why are the reefs disappearing? Use this site to explore the science behind the issue. Useful at several grade levels.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Nature Files

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resources to accompany a 16-episode science series created to help young minds better understand how plants and animals interact with their environment. A fantastic resource for elementary science teachers that includes state standards...
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NASA

The Adventures of Echo the Bat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Remote sensing, false-color satellite images, and the electromagnetic spectrum are all covered in this fun site about Echo the bat. These topics are addressed in both a story book and text book fashion and are supported by a full set of...
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: A World of Change [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The introduction of genetically modified organisms (animals, microbes, and plants) into agriculture has been accompanied by controversies over their potential impact on human health, the environment, and farming systems. Management of...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Bats, Friend or Foe. An Argument Writing Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Students will state an argument with evidence, for or against, bats being removed from their environment by writing a letter to the editor and citing evidence for your claim.
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PBS

Pbs: Plum Landing

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Invite students to visit ecosystems around the world with this collection. This collection includes activities for the classroom, after school, and families. Also included is games.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Our Natural World

For Teachers K - 1st
The focus of this guide is the natural world around us and its aim is to foster children's understanding and appreciation of the environment right outside their doors.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Actions and the Sixth Mass Extinction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how human actions are resulting in a sixth mass extinction.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Actions and the Sixth Mass Extinction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how human actions are resulting in a sixth mass extinction.

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