Curated OER
Tucson Children's Museum Dino Crossword
For this crossword puzzle, students complete a crossword puzzle related to dinosaurs, the era in which dinosaurs lived, and about other animals that lived during that time period.
Curated OER
For Creative Minds: Mountain Ecosystems
In this mountain ecosystems activity, students read information about mountain ecosystems and study various diagrams about the environment. Students match animals in the ecosystem to their descriptions.
Curated OER
The Paleozoic Era Crossword
In this Paleozoic Era worksheet, students complete a 12 word crossword puzzle using given clues about the Paleozoic Era. Answers given on page 2.
Curated OER
Explorit's Biology Quiz
In this biology instructional activity, students complete a five question on-line interactive multiple choice quiz about animal biology. This quiz has more advanced material.
Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Gymnosperms (Conifers & Relatives)
A review of conifer biology. Illustrations are great and help clarify the text, which can get a bit advanced for a general audience. A great resource for exam review.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Conifers
Describes the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms and how a conifer protects its seeds inside cones. Discusses the reproductive features of conifers, the physical characteristics of male and female cones, and the reproductive...
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Cones of Pines and Other Conifers
Labeled illustration showing the cones of nine different conifers.
University of California
Ucmp: Systematics
Scientific descriptions of conifer families. Diagrams, examples, structural features, and history.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Conifers in Canada and Eastern United States, 1911
A map from 1911 of North America showing the distribution patterns of the dominant conifers in Canada and eastern United States to Alaska. The species shown are Picea mariana (Black Spruce), Larix laricina (Tamarack), Pinus divaricata...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Taiga Plants
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about conifers, needles and the taiga in the fall. Click on the pictures to view a larger version.
Other
Real Trees 4 Kids
A very informative site that looks at the characteristics of conifers. Numerous links are available with information about cones, seeds, and needles. Other articles include current issues surrounding these trees.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swamps
What characteristics make a swamp a swamp? This site features information on the Great Dismal Swamp, Conifer Swamps, Okefenokee Swamps, Shrub Swamps, Hardwood Swamps, and Cypress Swamps. This site also offers some great photographs of...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Non Flowering Plants
On this site, learn about the biology of non-flowering plants including gymnosperms, conifers, cones, seed, spores, ferns, and mosses.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Gymnosperm Plants
Describes the characteristics of gymnosperms and discusses conifers, cycads, Ginkgo plants, and gnetophytes.
Curated OER
Conifers Use Cones and Seeds Since Flowering Plants Had Not Appeared.
This engaging article on gymnosperms offers good descriptions and background on these seed bearing plants. Learn about their characteristics and what makes these plants different from angiosperms.
Other
The Gymnosperm Database
This site could be considered one of the most comprehensive online resources on Gymnosperm taxa. All orders, generas, families, and species are included in this database. Specific species link to taxonomic information, descriptions,...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden
This site provides information on the Virginia Tech Horticulture Garden located in Blacksburg. If you click on the link "Photographs" you will see how two different gardens were constructed. Click on "What's Blooming" and get a beautiful...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: General Sherman Tree
This ancient Sequoia tree is the largest known living single stem tree on Earth. Find out more facts about this tree, including how it got its name.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Botany: White Fir
Article on white fir tree. Covers ways it is used by humans, distribution, physical features, habitat, and forest management. (Published: October 6, 2009)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Botany: Pine
Article on pine tree. Covers classification, physical features, ecology, and ways pine is used by humans. (Published: May 31, 2012)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Species: Gymnosperm
Article explaining what a gymnosperm is, and its origin in the Carboniferous Period. It covers taxonomy, distribution, and types of gymnosperms and how they reproduce. (Published: March 24, 2010)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Changjiang Plain Evergreen Forests
Describes the geography of the Chiangjiang Plain in China, its ecology, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published: August 3, 2007)
Other
Coillte: Module 3: Learn About Trees [Pdf]
Print and complete the activities and experiments in this 22-page handout to learn more about how a tree lives, seeds and planting them, types of trees, and trees and wildlife.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: The Taiga Biome
This resource offers a detailed overview of the taiga biome, including its locations, the types of plants and animals that live there, and other interesting facts.
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