Websites to support the study of Biomes and endangered species
Introduction to Biomes
Provides text-based information on the following biomes: tundra, boreal forest (taiga), temperate forest, tropical forest, tropical savannah, desert, grasslands, and Mediterranean scrub. Most suitable for senior students due to the language difficulty and detail.
All About Nature: Biomes and Habitats
An easy to read introduction to biomes and habitats. Information sheets on the various animals are printable and very easy to read. Suitable for ESL students and upper elementary students. Categories include: Arctic, Antarctic, Desert, Tundra, Chaparral, Taiga, Coniferous Forest, Temperate Deciduous Forest, Grassland, Savanna, Prairie, Tropical Rainforest, Pond, Swamp, Ocean, Intertidal zone, and Coral reef.
Ecosystems
Provides images and information on the following biomes or ecosystems: mountain, tundra, temperate forest, marine, desert, tropical dry forest, cold climate forest, grassland, savannah, and tropical rainforest.
The World’s Biomes
Provides extensive text-based information for the following biomes: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. Most suitable for senior students due to the language difficulty and complexity of the information presented.
Biomes of the World
Provides detailed text-based descriptions of various biomes. Most suitable for senior students.
Earth Floor: Biomes
Provides basic information on 6 biomes - Arctic tundra, Deciduous forest, Desert, Tropical Rainforest, Tropical Savanna, and Taiga. Includes discussions of animals and plants native to the area, plus instructions on how to read a climate graph that is included for each biome.
Save our Earth & make a difference
An extensive site, developed by students, with information and links on ecology, endangered animals, pollution and 10 biomes, or ecosystems.
Whats it like where you live?
Provides extensive information about each biome as told by students who live in the area. Biomes include the rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate forest, and grassland. Includes links to related sites.
eNature
This multimedia site provides information on over 4800 North American plants and animals, as well as habitats and biomes. Includes an opportunity to ask specific questions of an online naturalist.
Franklin Institute Online - Living Things
An extensive site with huge number of links on plants and animals. The section on Individuals covers anatomy & physiology; Families covers the classification system; Neighborhoods covers ecosystems, biomes, habitats; and the Circle of Life covers life cycles of plants and animals.
Marine Biology Explorations
Provides a wide variety of links for the study of the ocean biome, along with its inhabitants, currents, tides, etc. Includes information about careers in marine biology. Some sites are very academic in nature and more suitable to teachers, while others suitable for students.
Coral Realm
Provides information and links on the coral reef biome and ecosystem. Includes an encyclopedia of fish, an invertebrate guide, feature articles, a shark encyclopedia, photographs and videos on the coral reefs of the world.
Marine Biology
Provides information and photographs for a wide variety of topics in marine biology. Includes algae, seaweeds, extinct marine life, marine ecosystems, marine invertebrates, marine vertebrates, and plankton. Each articles uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information.
Looking at the Sea: Physical Features of the Ocean
Provides information and graphics on the physical features of the ocean and the ocean floor. Includes a discussion of plate tectonics and continental drift. Links to related sites.
Global Forest
Provides the latin names and information about various tree species, both broadleaf and conifers. The Research section contains information on vairous forest biomes and ecosystems.
Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahara
Information about the world's largest desert, whose "size defies imagination: 3.3 million square miles or around 25 percent of Africa." Includes information about human inhabitants (such as the Tuareg, "a semi-nomadic group known for their salt caravans and distinctive blue veils"), and the ecosystem (plants, animals, topography, rainfall). Also includes information about specific countries. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
* Sahara * Deserts * Tuaregs * Arid regions ecology
Endangered species
Provides a wide variety of links to images and fact sheets for endangered species in the US and the world. Includes information on extinctions, lesson plans & activities, and interactive sites especially for kids.
Endangered species of the next millennium
This webquest created by students for students profiles over 75 animals. Includes explanations of their current situation world wide, their behaviour, diet, feeding, breeding, conservation and other interesting facts about each animal. Animals are sorted by name, genus, species and distribution. The Media Gallery features images and movies of rare wildlife.
Endangered species theme page
Provides a mix of multilevel links with curricular content, lesson plans and other instructional materials for the study of endangered species.
Endangered animals of the World
Features information and images on endangered and critically endangered animals of the world. Sorted by Mammals, Birds, Fish. Includes extensive links.
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