Sophia Learning
Sophia: Terrestrial Biomes: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of terrestrial biomes, and its effect on living things. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Terrestrial Biomes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Terrestrial Biomes: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of terrestrial biomes, and its effect on living things. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Terrestrial Biomes."
Other
University of Puget Sound: World Biomes
Author provides an explanation of the term Biome and the relationship of climate, soils, vegetation, diversity, adaptations, and human effects to the biome.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ecology is the study of ecosystems. That is, ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with the nonliving part of their environment....
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Freshwater Ecosystems
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about the wide variety of plant and animal life in or around fresh water ecosystems. Click on the links to "wetlands," "Ponds and Lakes," or "Rivers and Streams" to view...
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: Biosphere: Ecosystems
Ecosystems is an excellent resource for understanding what an ecosystem is and goes on to explain the types of ecosystems, known as biomes. Check out the wonderful panoramic photographs of different biomes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Freshwater and Wetlands Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A classroom introduction to freshwater ecosystems.
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.
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.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Biomes of the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a Life Science lesson for students in grades 7-8. It was specifically designed to assist ESL students read, pronounce, and understand the meanings of key concepts presented in...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ecosystems and Ecology
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a two-part lesson which teaches the students about ecosystems and changes in ecosystems. In addition, it discusses pests, pest control, and how humans change ecosystems in a positive...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Understanding Ecosystems: Adaptations 3 of 4
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will understand how animal and plant adaptations help them to survive in their ecosystem. Web links will allow students to play games and learn more about adaptations.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Understanding Ecosystems: Climate Part 2 of 4
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help students understand how climate affects our ecosystems. Links are provided to further their knowledge of the types of plants and animals that live in different climate zones.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Understanding Ecosystems: Humans Part 4 of 4
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will be able to understand how humans affect and interact with different ecosystems (such as pollution, habitat restoration). There are opportunities to link to the web to explore this further.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flip chart covers critical thinking skills, discovery, inquiry, comprehension strategies, and analyzing ecosystems. There is vocabulary matching, searching the web for answers, United Streaming...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Our Big Backyard: How Does Our Local Ecosystem Change During the Year?
Get students observing the environment around their school with this activity. In this lab experiment, students keep a journal containing written observations and digital pictures of how local flora and fauna change during the school year.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Mini Ecosystems
Third graders will make small-scale environments and will describe interactions between living and nonliving things in their environments.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Jungle Jeopardy
Try keeping a whole jungle ecosystem alive by making sure each animal has enough food to survive over a period of 12 days. This game allows players to see how the different species of plants and animals in a rainforest depend on one...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes
This presentation provides information about the characteristics of several different freshwater ecosystems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.14 Aquatic Biomes
Understand the living and nonliving aspects of aquatic ecosystems.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freshwater Biomes
Listen to this podcast discussing the similar characteristics of the freshwater biomes of the world. [0:47]