Alaska Animals – Our Wild Neighbors
Alaska Animals – Our Wild Neighbors Okay, not the greatest site, but it does provide some nice little links for elementary and maybe 6th grade. Especially if you’re talking about Ecosystems and who lives where.
Read MoreTerrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems Introduction of the different types of ecosystems as well as a compare and contrast of terrestrial and aquatic systems.
Read MoreNutrient Cycling
Nutrient Cycling Information on how nutrients are cycled through the ecosystem. Graphics aren’t great, but information is excellent.
Read MoreEcosystems
Ecosystems Not a highly attractive page, but good, condensed information for a webquest or when designing a powerpoint presentation.
Read MoreBill Moyers Reports: Earth on Edge – Ecosystems
Bill Moyers Reports: Earth on Edge – Ecosystems More upper level, like 8th grade and on, but nice for research projects on Ecosystems. Would make a great resource for a webquest.
Read MoreNature Files – NatureWorks
Nature Files – NatureWorks Great collection of files that can be used in for a variety of biology lessons.
Read MoreA Walk in the Forest
Conservation Central has come up with some quick, easy little activities that help students understand more about the natural world around them. Each walk has a different topic and can be done relatively quickly. Good activities for webquests. A Walk in the Forest
Read MorePlanet Earth Science Software
I actually downloaded one of these to make sure it was worth listing. Though I didn’t work all the way through it, what I saw very useful. I think the kids would enjoy them. At least they would the El Nino one. It’s set up like a simulation which is always interesting. Before it’s over, [...]
Read MoreWindows into Wonderland
I’ve got to tell you, this is really neat. There are 18 different virtual field trips in Yellowstone Park, each with a different theme. Some may be more in line with some social studies and art lessons, but overall, it’s a great, fun way to do some science exploration. From geysers to bears to wolves [...]
Read MoreEcoKids – Wildlife
Lots of different games here relating to several different topics in life science and environmental. Too many to list individually, though when I have more time, I may split them up. I’ve looked at several of them, but not all. I do know that Bug Hunt, which I thought was goofy at first, also talks [...]
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