Curated OER
Prairies
Students identify the basic characteristics of the prairie ecosystem, and several commonly known prairie species. They create a classroom mural of a prairie ecosystem; and create reports about what they have found out.
Curated OER
Creatures of the Grand Canyon
In this word search puzzle worksheet, students find and circle all of the wildlife hidden in a word search puzzle. Students also classify the animals into groups of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, or amphibians.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma Tigrinum)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Ambystoma Tigrinum, more commonly known as the Tiger Salamander.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Barred Tiger Salamander
Learn all about the barred tiger salamander by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, breeding, and eating habits.
Curated OER
California Tiger Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
Curated OER
Phillip Martin Clip Art: State Amphibian of Illinois Eastern Tiger Salamander
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Amphibian of Illinois - Eastern Tiger Salamander."
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded, smooth-skinned vertebrates. Most live some of their life in water and some on land. The most common amphibian critter is a frog but there are many others. Read about Wisconsin's many amphibians here.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status: Common
Common species are those that exist in large numbers. A species may be locally abundant, but not broadly common. Examples of common Wisconsin species are presented here.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats: Forest
Forests are more than just trees. They are a complex community of plants and animals that constantly change, grow, and interact with each other and the nutrient-bearing soils upon which they depend. Read about some of the many plants and...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Endangered Species List
List of the top 10 endangered species.