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Read Works

Read Works: Spot the Species

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about several new species of animals found in Papua New Guinea. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Are the Everglades Forever?

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Everglades and some of the dangers they are facing. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Winter Berries for Winter Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the change in diet for many bird species as the seasons change.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Seeds, Glorious Native Seeds

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide to finding the right seeds for a particular backyard habitat.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: 8 Reasons to Plant Something New

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about eight habitat-enhancing reasons to expand the plant diversity in a backyard.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Logs

For Students 9th - 10th
Evaluate the importance of a fallen tree in a forest ecosystem.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Native Trees and Shrubs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why vegetation such as trees and shrubs play important roles in ecosystems.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Abundant Plants, Abundant Wildlife

For Students 9th - 10th
See how increasing the area covered by plants in a yard or community has many benefits for humans and wildlife.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Pond Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Considering adding a pond to increase the diversity of wildlife found there.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Flower Beds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to provide appropriate flowering plants to increase diversity in an environment.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Climate Effects on Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how climate affects the biome.
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Other

Australian Bureau of Statistic: Environmental Attitudes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides a comprehensive presentation of the environmental behaviors and attitudes found in Australian homes. Learn all about the Australian attitude through detailed explanations and...
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Website
Australian Museum

The Australian Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
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Website
Other

Nature Serve: A Network Connecting Science With Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
A network of information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. The goal is to provide the scientific basis for conservation action. Also includes an online database of information on the plants, animals, and...
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Other

The Evidence for Evolution: Biogeography

For Students 9th - 10th
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. These pages are about the house sparrow and the differences that can be observed in it in different geographical...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: History of the Endangered Species Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers a review of the rationale for and basic components of the law. There are sections about how one can become involved with the protection and restoration of endangered species.

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