Curated OER
Adaptations-What a Concept
Students study the pink river dolphin and how it has adapted to its environment. In this adaptations lesson students construct a map that represents certain relationships.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Fish Habitats
During this lesson, students spend time looking at pictures of fish and their habitat, talking about what all animals need to live, making a poster of a fish habitat, and finally visiting a lake.
Other
Kidfish: Anatomy of a Fish
A concise site that features a labeled picture of a fish and an explanation of the key parts of the fish anatomy. Contains links to some fish of the Northwest which include pictures and text.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Atlantic Whitefish
Get the facts about the Atlantic whitefish. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that is unique to Canada, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish and Mollusc Fact...
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Lake Sturgeon
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the lake sturgeon.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cichlid (Cichlidae)
Explore images and facts about the Cichlid, including details on its appearance, habitat, diet, behaviour, and much more.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Cichlid
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical and unique characteristics of the Cichlid.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Discus
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the discus.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Wetlands, Marshes, Tracks in the Mud
This resource presents information about wetland ecosystems and the importance of habitat conservation in this resource and then try an interactive activity to identify tracks of wetland animals.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Pumpkinseed Sunfish
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on pumpkinseed sunfish including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Barb (Barbus Barbus)
Explore images and facts about Barb, a small-sized freshwater fish, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Bull Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the bull shark that are found in both salt and fresh water. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
Other
An Aquatic Adventure
In this WebQuest, you must pick a type of water habitat to create a new aquarium, choose three animals that can coexist in this habitat and design your own aquarium.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Lake Superior
This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
abcteach
Abcteach: Ponds
[Free Registration/Login Required] The abcteach directory contains sample pages from their pond unit for non-members. Handouts are in PDF format.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Sawfish
Use this site to learn more about the Sawfish with this brief description and images.