Eco-Systems
(upper elementary)

Desert Life in the American Southwest - http://www.desertusa.com/life.html Begin your exploration of the American Southwest with a general introduction to the complex and delicate desert ecosystems, including a discussion of the roles humans play in the changing desert environment.

 

Eco-Pros - http://www.eco-pros.com/ Eco-Pros focuses on ecology, the environment, natural resources, plants, animals, ecosystems, and endangered species. Annotated links are provided to over 800 sources of online information. Other sections include: teacher resources, environmental news, links, photos, tips for kids, problem solving, and project ideas for helping the environment and humanity.

 

Ecosystems of Our World - http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/ecosystems.htm What is a biome? What is an ecosystem? These and other questions answered at this site.

 

Evergreen Project Adventures - http://mbgnet.mobot.org/index2.htm Looks at ecosystems and biomes of the oceans, freshwater, and land. Also looks at endangered species in the United States. Activities include making rain, osmosis, and ink.

 

Freshwater Ecosystems - http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/index.htm Come and investigate the world's water ways and learn more about interesting plants and animals! Visit far away lands, and discover creatures living in your own backyard ponds and streams.

 

The Desert Environment http://www.desertusa.com/desert.html Excellent site for research about deserts. Provides a comprehensive look at U.S. deserts, including detailed information, maps, and photo archives about their minerals and geology, animals and wildlife, plants and wildflowers, people and cultures.

 

The Evergladeshttp://www.miamisci.org/ecolinks/everglades/ Good site for research and educating about the unique Everglades environment. Information on water, and plants and animals living in the Everglades.

 

Evergreen Project Adventures - What's it Like Where You Live? http://www.mobot.org/MBGnet/index2.htm Good research information for primary grades on the environment and habitats, including photos, activities, and more. Students will learn about biomes of the world, freshwater ecosystems, and marine ecosystems. Lessons for teachers and other related materials and resources are also available.

 

Toucan Sam's Encyclopedia of the Rain Forest http://www.toucansam.kelloggs.ca/ Toucan Sam gives a tour of rain forests, showing various plants, animals, and why rain forest preservation is important. A fun presentation for kids, in an easy to read format, including photos.

Jeffrey Branzburg
Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence, NY
jbranzburg@lawrence.k12.ny.us