| Ecosystems and Biomes |
| Ecosystems |
| | Interactive Green Swamp
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| | An incredible multimedia site on Florida's Green Swamp. The 870-square-mile Green Swamp is a large expanse of poorly drained flat terrain, where the groundwater is close to the surface. explore this amazing ecosystem at this site! |
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| | Ecosystems of Our World
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| | From ThinkQuest, a great site that explains all about ecosystems: "Most of us are confused when it comes to the words ecosystem and biome. What's the difference? There is a slight difference between the two words. An ecosystem is much smaller than a biome. Conversely, a biome can be thought of many similar ecosystems throughout the world grouped together. An ecosystem can be as large as the Sahara Desert, or as small as a puddle or vernal pool.
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| | The Biomes of the World
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| | "A biome is one of the worlds major ecological communities. This site explores the various biomes found around the world." Pages include: Tropical Forest,
Savanna,
Desert,
Extreme Desert,
Chaparral,
Temperate Grassland,
Temperate deciduous forest),
Tundra (arctic and alpine),
Bogs and Wetlands. |
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| | Wild Places
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| | A great site with pages on Polar Regions, Coniferous Forests, Temperate Forests, Grasslands, Deserts, Mountains, Tropical Forests, Oceanic Islands, Freshwater Wetlands, Oceans. |
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| | Marine Communities
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| | A look at Estuaries, Shores, Ocean Zones, Plankton, Nekton, Squid and Octopus, Bony Fish, Sharks and Rays, Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales, and Benthos: Life On the Ocean Floor. |
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| | Freshwater Communities
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| | A look at The Water Cycle, Lakes, Ponds, Rivers and Streams, Wetlands, Bogs, Fens and Pocasins, Prarie Potholes, Vernal Pools, Playas, Swamps, Freshwater Marshes. |
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| | Terrestrial Communities
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| | A look at Tundra, Taiga, Temperate/Deciduous Forests, Grasslands, and Rainforests. |
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| | Tour of the Biomes
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| | A guided tour of the following biomes: Tropical rain forest, Tropical Savannah, Mid-Latitude Deciduous forest, Desert, Subarctic Taiga, and Polar Tundra. Click on a red dot from the map of the world to see the corresponding biome! |
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| | Biomes of The World
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| | From the site: "The importance of biomes cannot be underestimated. Biomes have changed and moved many times during the history of life on Earth. More recently, human activities have drastically altered these communities. Thus, conservation and preservation of biomes should be a major concern to all." |
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| | Biomes!
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| | Student-developed pages on the following biomes: Marine,
Tundra,
Desert,
Savannah,
Grassland,
Tropical Rain Forest,
Deciduous Forest,
Coniferous Forest (Taiga) |
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| | ZOOM Biomes
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| | A great introduction to biomes for younger students from Enchanted Learning (Zoom School)! |
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| | Florida Everglades Ecosystem
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| | An amazing amount of information is available here detailing the fragile ecosystems of Floridas Everglades, and the man-made changes in the environment that threaten its survival.
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| | Biome Basics
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| | A biome is an area on the earth`s surface that has a certain set of characteristics. There are seven kinds of biomes in the world: tundra, taiga, temperate forest, tropical rainforest, desert, grassland, and ocean. Learn all about biomes at this site! |
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| | AWAKE - Kentucky Ecosystems
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| | An amazing site with interactive posters that help students explore the many ecosystems of Kentucky! |
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| | What Is a Biome - Cyberzoo
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| | A fun site that explores the world's biomes. Great for younger students! |
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| | Kids Do Ecology Biomes Pages
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| | Would you like to know what the weather is like in different biomes around the world? How about the types of plants and animals that live in these biomes. Here you will find all sorts of information about the world's biomes. |
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| | Rainforests
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| | Explore the ever changing ecosystems of Rainforests, and investigate what man-made changes have done to them! |
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| | Forest Puzzles
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| | A great site! "Around the world and in our backyards, forests play an important role in our lives. Foresters and other land managers face many challenges as demands on forests grow. What happens in forests, why do we need them and how should we manage them? Explore these questions in the Pacific Northwest, the home of some of the world`s most productive forests." |
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| Habitats |
| | All About Animals and Habitats
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| | A great illustrated/animated website that explores over 60 animals and their homes! |
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| | EEK! Habitats
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| | From "Environmental Education for Kids" (EEK!): "Take a look at some of the different habitats that are home to many plants and animals:
Backyard Birds,
Forest Habitat,
Lakes are Great,
Prairie Habitat,
Wetland Habitat" |
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| | Habitats and Biomes
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| | From ThinkQuest's "Virtual Zoo", a nice overview of the many biomes and habitats of the world. |
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| | Canada's Aquatic Habitats
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| | A great multimedia tour of several aquatic habitats in Canada! |
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| | Animal Habitats
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| | From the BBC: Why can mammals adapt to so many different habitats? Find out here. |
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| | Habitat
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| | What do you need to survive? Food, water, shelter? Animals need the same things and they live in places that can provide them. The place that supplies the things an organism needs to survive is its habitat. Learn more at this site! |
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| | Habitats - Everglades
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| | Though Everglades National Park is often characterized as a water marsh, several very distinct habitats exist within its boundaries. Learn all about these habitats at this site from the National Park Service! |
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| | Rock and Reef Habitats
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| | A great online exhibit that explores coastal and coral reef habitats! |
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| | Habitats - BBC
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| | Another great "science clip" from the BBC - in this interactive activity, sort out the living from the non-living, and explore food chains! |
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| | Habitats of Birds
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| | Find out about habitats for birds that live in the Eastern US. On each page, there is a brief description of the habitat and some birds that are found in those habitats. |
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| | Animal Homes
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| | Animals live in a variety of different kinds of homes from holes in the ground, to caves, to nests and trees. Come explore where some animals live! |
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| | Florida Coastal Habitats
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| | Learn about Coral Reefs, Estuaries, Salt Marshes, Mangroves, and Seagrasses! |
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| | Animal Homes Activities
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| | Find out about Animal Homes, and play an Animal Activity!
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| | Human and Animal Habitats Games
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| | A series of animated quiz games that teach young students about a wide variety of habitats. |
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| | More Animal Homes
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| | All animals need food water and shelter to survive. Their shelters protect them from rough weather conditions, keep them cozy and warm, and protect their young ones. Learn more here!
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| | Many Habitats
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| | Learn about the following habitats: ponds, sea, farms, homes, hedges, woods, arctic, desert ... and many more! |
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| | Habitats - Who Lives Here?
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| | From the folks at "Kratt's Creatures", a series of entertaining games that introduce young students to animal habitats! |
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| | African Savanna
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| | The East African savanna, a dry tropical grassland, is home to a rich array of spectacular animals. Learn more at this site from the Smithsonian! |
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| | Exploring Estuaries
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| | This site for kids, allows visitors to explore and learn more about estuaries. The site has games, activities and nice tours of two estuaries in the National Estuary Program (NEP). |
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| | Forest Habitats
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| | Deep in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia, an experiment unfolds.The United States Forest Service has set aside four plots in the woods for study. Each shows a forest at a different stage of growth: 2 years, 12 years, 41 years, and about 86 years. Together the plots demonstrate natural succession—the process by which a forest evolves.
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| | Polar Pals - Habitats
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| | A neat game that teaches kids about animal habitats! "Match up the animals and learn all about their habits and habitat." |
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