Curated OER
Cloning Animals and Plants: Any Difference?
Students examine the process in which plants and animals are cloned. They compare and contrast the two procedures and determine if there is a difference. They share their views on cloning to the class.
Curated OER
Plants and Animals of Great Bay Animals and Plants of the Estuary
Students participate in a webquest about the plants and animals that inhabit an estuary. They role play as environmentalists researching this habitat and present the results of their research in a creative way.
Curated OER
Big Fleas Have Little Fleas!
Students study seamounts and learn the importance of structures to species. In this ocean explorer lesson, students participate in an activity that teaches them how to modify a seamount so that they are more suitable for species.
Curated OER
ESL Holiday Lessons: Biodiversity Day
In this language skills activity, students read an article about World Biodiversity Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short...
Curated OER
Saving Tropical Rainforests
In this rainforest worksheet, learners watch a video of Prince Charles wanting to save the tropical rainforest and then fill in the blanks to sentences about the video. Students complete 12 sentences.
Curated OER
Gale's Curriculum
Seventh graders develop an understanding of Southeastern Asian culture. They increase knowledge of world geography in relation to Southeast Asian countries. Students research a variety of Southeast Asian animals and habitats to be used...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Species Diversity
If your wondering about the biodiversity of species on Earth, then check out Natureworks from New Hampshire Public Television. A brief definition is included as well as some interesting facts on species diversity.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Diversity of Life
Detailed information about each of the five kingdoms. Each kingdom is separately described, but information is also summarized in a table.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Rainforest
Find out about the plant and animal interactions within the rainforest ecosystem.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Habitable Planet: Unit 9: Biodiversity Decline
This is an extensive learning module on biodiversity and its decline. It looks at ways biodiversity is threatened, the possibility of another mass extinction, the causes and consequences of habitat loss, factors that drive biodiversity...
Globio
Glossopedia: Species
A species is defined as a single kind of animal, plant or creature. Examples of different species are given and how the many species that exist relate to biodiversity. Scientific naming conventions are introduced.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Backyard Organisms
Utah is a beautiful state with a rich and diverse population of living creatures. This activity challenges you to spend a few minutes outside thinking about and observing the organisms living in your backyard.
Other
Biodiversity Tool Box: About Biodiversity
An extensive site detailing Australia's committment to biodiversity conservation, including a list of threats and proposed plans of action as outlined in the "Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act of 1999."
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Living Things Families
What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: How to Practice Wildlife Friendly Mowing
When it is time to mow, find out the simple strategies to consider to minimize negative impacts on wildlife.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Reptiles
Learn how to provide a cover board for reptiles who generally prefer drier conditions.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Amphibians
Find out how to make a cover board for Amphibians' dual life-cycle of aquatic and terrestrial stages.
Curated OER
Unesco: United States of America: Olympic National Park
Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...