Globio
Glossopedia: Environments
This article defines "environment" as a collection of animals and plants in a specific landscape and climate. The concept of differing types of environments is introduced. The impact of humans on environments and all environments'...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Introduction to Ecosystems and Biomes
Using worksheets, images, videos, and internet resources, students will be able to learn the names and locations of the seven major global biomes in the correct order from polar regions to the equator.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Climate Changes With Latitude
A map showing the division of the world into eight biomes based on different climate types around the world. There are links to more information about each biome.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Quick Look at Biomes
Check out the different types of biomes presented.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Biomes
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of biomes, and the six different types that are found on Earth.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Southwestern Myotis
Southwestern myotis live in a variety of southwestern mountain habitats, from desert grasslands up into pine and mixed coniferous forest in the United States, and in desert and grassland in Mexico. These bats and two other myotis...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Cactus Deermouse
Cactus Deermice are found in habitats with sandy soil and scattered vegetation, from low deserts to rocky foothills. They typically live in burrows but are also found on the surface in piles of debris, vegetation, or rock crevices. Learn...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Mule Deer
Mule Deer live in a broad range of habitats - forests, deserts, and brushlands. Mountain populations migrate to higher elevation in warmer months, looking for nutrient-rich new-grown grasses, twigs, and shrubs. Learn more about the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Pipistrelle
Western pipistrelles sometimes leave their roosts before sundown and can be mistaken for late-flying butterflies, because they are so tiny and fly slowly and erratically, with much fluttering of their wings. Most common at low elevations...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: San Diego Pocket Mouse
The San Diego Pocket Mouse occurs in desert and coastal habitats in southern California, Mexico, and northern Baja California, from sea level to at least 1,400 m. Yellowish or orange hair on its sides contrasts with a dark brown back,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Least Chipmunk
The least chipmunk is the smallest and most widely distributed North American chipmunk. It occurs in a variety of habitats, from coniferous forests to meadows to sagebrush desert, feeding primarily on seeds but also eating flowers, buds,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: World Biomes and Ecosystems
Kids learn about the world's biomes and ecosystems. The network of life and biodiversity needed for all to survive.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the different ecosystems of the world, enhanced by embedded videos showing both the landscape and the plants and animals that can be found there.
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