Curated OER
National Park Service: The General Sherman Tree
Learn facts about General Sherman, an ancient Sequoia tree that is also the largest tree on Earth.
Read Works
Read Works: Secrets of Survival: The Ancient Utah Juniper by Mimi Jorling
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage explains how the Utah Juniper has adapted to the harsh desert climate and maintain an average lifespan of 400-750 years. It is followed by a comprehension question set.
Globio
Glossopedia: Temperate Forest
Temperate forests cover much of the Earth. Temperate forest ecology is described as well as the importance to all animal and plant health. Human impact on temperate forests around the world is discussed.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Trees
Comprehensive overview of trees features facts on structure, leaves, species, characteristics, reproduction, and conservation.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Evergreens
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
Other
Wake Forest University: Angiosperms Reproduction/life Cycle
This informative resource describes the advances that angiosperms possess over conifers. It also looks at the parts of a flower, how fruit develops and the life cycle of an angiosperm.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Gymnosperms
Take this ten-question review quiz over gymnosperm plants. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
University of California
Ucmp: The Pleistocene
The UCMP Berkeley provides a brief overview of the Pleistocene Era, including links to more information.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Dichotomous Tree Key
Identify a tree using this interactive identification tool.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Seed Plants
An in-depth reference explaining the role of seed plants in biological diversity. Photographs and labeled diagrams help learners with understanding.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Anthophyta, Evolution & Diversity
An online summary of the evolution of flowering plants at an advanced level. The text is supported by good illustrations and is followed by a quiz. This is a good review for exams.
Other
One World's Journey: Georgia's Environment and Resources
A nice summary of the physical geography of Georgia. Read about the climate, vegetation, and animal life.
Other
National Christmas Tree Assoication: Ncta
This site is all about how to find the perfect Chritmas tree. Search by zip code to find the species of tree that you want. Also, learn about many interesting and useful ways to recycle Christmas trees.rec
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Gymnosperms First Plants With Seeds
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Gymnosperms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gymnosperms have seeds, but they do not produce fruit. Instead, the seeds of gymnosperms are usually found in cones. Learn more about gymnosperms in this learning...
Other
Monumental Trees: General Sherman: The Biggest Tree in the World
Learn about the oldest living thing on planet Earth, an ancient Sequoia tree.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Taiga Biome: Taiga Animals and Plants
Describes the characteristics of the taiga biome and the plants and animals that live there.
Center for Educational Technologies
Earth Science Explorer: Taiga Biome: Plants
As part of a virtual museum visit, this site offers a look at the plants of the Taiga Biome. Content includes a look at plant adaptations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 7.10 Seed Plants
Learn the characteristics and ecology of seed plants.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Baird's Shrew
Baird's Shrew has a very limited range in Oregon, in moist conifer forests. Its fur is darker brown in winter than in summer, when it is brownish-chestnut or olive-brown, with paler sides and belly. Learn more about the Sorex bairdi,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Stephen's Woodrat
Juniper trees are the main source of food, water, and shelter for Stephen's Woodrat. Like Red Tree Voles, which feed mostly on Douglas-fir, the Woodrats are able to feed primarily on conifer leaves, which contain chemical compounds -...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Red Backed Vole
The Western Red-backed Vole lives in conifer forests from the Columbia River south through western Oregon to northern California. Its population densities are greatest in dense, dark forests where there is little or no understory. Learn...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: North American Porcupine
North American Porcupines are large, slow-moving, tree-climbing rodents, protected from predators by their formidable quills. In winter, they eat the bark, phloem, and cambium of trees, particularly conifers. Learn more about the...
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Dichotomous Key
An excellent starting point. Get a good description of what the dichotomous key for tree identification is and then directions for using it to identify trees.
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