Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Types of Ecosystems: Biomes
Twenty-two essential questions lead student learning about the distinctive climate zones and biomes around the globe.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Biome in a Baggie
This ZOOMSci video segment shows how to create self-contained environments and explore how plants grow under different conditions. [3:24]
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Terrestrial Biomes and Land Use
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...
Tramline
Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: What Are Biomes?
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will consider the influences that create different biomes. Recognize and classify the types of biomes.
Other
Introduction to the Biosphere: Characteristics of the Earth's Terrestrial Biomes
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Aquatic Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will recognize aquatic biomes and understand the adaptations necessary to survive in one.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The State of Ecosystems
Christian Samper details The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, a report highlighting the detrimental impact of human life on the ecosystems of Earth over the past fifty years. Ecosystems have been deteriorating from a variety of waste and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Aquatic Biomes and Ecology
Students explore Earth's most important natural resource, water, and learn about how the planet's aquatic biomes thrive and support life.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ecosystem Services: A Primer
It is humans' responsibility to take care of the Earth's many ecosystems. Many of the daily things we take for granted - e.g., clean water and air, pest control, and protection from severe weather - are results of healthy ecosystems....
Scholastic
Scholastic Explorers: Endangered Ecosystems
A great site with something for all grades. Do research on rainforests, follow field research on animals in Latin America, and show what you know through interactive assessments. Lots to see on this site which is a collaboration of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explore ecosystems and ecology on an introductory level uncovering fact about types of ecosystems and the competitive exclusion principle.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth a New Wild: Ecosystem Explorer
Three choices of virtual worlds to enter: a vulture, a wolf or a shark world. Once inside these worlds view videos, play games, and discover the ecosystems of these wild animals.
Other
Ecological Society of America: Communicating Ecosystem Services
A large collection of resources to aid professionals, community members, and educators in communicating the role and importance of ecosystem services. Issues addressed include pollination, marine nurseries, and water purification....
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Desert Ecosystems
What elements are present in a desert ecosystem? What impact might humans have upon it? Learn more about the processes that affect desert ecosystems by visiting this site. Contains only one large illustration.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ecosystems
How would you define an ecosystem? Check out this educational resource to learn more about the living and nonliving parts of different ecosystems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Ecosystems: Where Do the Items Belong?
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will need to organize the labels according to where they belong in the biosphere. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
Utah Education Network
Uen: Animals in the Ecosystems
Write about animal contributions to their environment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Aquatic Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Aquatic biomes can be generally classified based on the amount of salt in the water. Freshwater biomes have less than 1% salt and are typical of ponds and lakes,...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Biomes and Ecosystems
Are you looking for a good starting place on where to research biomes? This site would be a great place to start as it contains lots of information about all the different biomes on Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.12 Biome
Learn how the biomes of the world are determined by their climate and ecosystem.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Environment: Ecosystem Initiatives
This resource provides information on ecosystem initiatives and the programs in Canada that are working to preserve area ecosystems.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Terrestrial Biomes
Students learn how terrestrial biomes are classified and distributed around the globe.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Terrestrial Biomes
A short introduction to the terrestrial biomes around the globe.