Ecosystems
[ General | Tundra & Taiga | Grasslands | Deserts | Rainforests & Temperate Forests | Water Biomes ]
Includes information on rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate, and grassland biomes. Also includes information on freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Habitats and the animals who live in them. Summary of habitat and in-depth information about the animals. Games, quizzes, and interactive activities
» EduGreen
Environmental education. Clearly written explanation of terms; maps and descriptions of areas around the world. Fun activities---crosswords, word search, puzzles.
Planetpals Earthzone is an interactive site free and fun activities; a valuable source of earth science and ecology information.
Introduction to major biomes
ThinkQuest---grasslands, rainforest, and deserts
Various types of biomes----plants and animals native to each area
Several biomes; good maps and diagrams
Environmental issues---natural features, human changes, cultural differences--National Geographic; applicable to grades 3-8.
Search for Taiga, Tundra, Forests
Facts, figures for taiga biome
Map showing taiga biomes; information about climate, vegetation, soil, fauna.
» Tundra
Tundra information---plants, animals
» Animals of the Grassland Biome
List of animals by biomes (especially grassland)
Grassland biome---information, map showing locations
» Desert Images-Animals, Plants, Landscape
Forests: Rainforests and Temperate
Information written for kids about the levels of the rainforest
Information about rainforests---plants, etc.
Information about a temperate deciduous forest.
Information about temperate forests---all types. Easy to read.
Shorelines, temperate oceans, tropical oceans, coral reefs
Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands
» Aquatic:The Wild Blue Yonder
Freshwater, saltwater, and estuary