EE Activities - Biodiversity
EE Activities - Biodiversity
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Links on this page are for activities and materials dealing with the conservation of habitats and the preservation of biodiversity.
The NBII: Education, a USGS-led initiative, is a gateway to biological information on the Web. Provides teachers, students, and parents with references, resources, activities, projects, experiments, and curricula that support the teaching of biology, biodiversity, and ecology at K-12 and undergraduate levels.
The URL is: http://www.nbii.gov/education/
Information on how to use crickets to study scientific concepts with drawings, activities, lesson plans and links.
The URL is: http://telusplanet.net/public/ecade/CricketsintheC...
Just a fun site if you’re a turtle fan. This site includes real turtle sound clips. It also has fun pictures and inspirational turtle rescue stories.
The URL is: http://www.turtles.org/sounds.htm
Online resource presented by the USGS's Northern Prairie Wildlife
Research Center site covers the butterfly species and populations throughout North America. Features an interactive map that visitors can click on any state to find out which butterflies inhabit any given area. The URL is: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/bfl...
Introduction to basic nature-study techniques. Encourages the identification and listing of organisms in one's own neighborhood and provides a forum to share this information with others. Related plant and animal identification resources and information are also available.
The URL is: http://www.backyardnature.net
A great site for teachers with links to educational materials and information on what is available for teachers from the Department of Natural Resources.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/index.h...
The trunk "and the companion curriculum, Zebra Mussel Mania, allow 5-6th grade students to explore the effects of alien species, particularly the zebra mussel, on the ecosystem. Students learn about native mussels, shellfish biology, mussel classification, the historical importance of native mussels, and the current effects of the zebra mussel invasion on the environment and society." Grade Level: 5-6
The URL is: http://www.siue.edu/OSME/river/
Explore the lives of whirling animals, examine the surface of a sea star, or discover the microscopic larva of marine animals. BioMEDIA's biology education website includes dramatic photographs and animations of organisms. Try the Creature Feature contest or browse a collection of downloadable teaching resources and an on-line catalog of BioMEDIA's instructional videos and CD-ROMs.
The URL is: http://ebiomedia.com/
"Explore Rain Forests, the 'lungs of the Earth'—home to thousands of diverse plants and animals—and see how forests are being destroyed by ranching, logging, and farming. See how Wetlands filter water, help control erosion, and benefit both people and wildlife. Visit swamps, marshes, bogs, tundra, and other key areas affected by development and pollution. Mac/Windows." Grade Level: 4-9 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/ed...
A non-profit environmental education organization that produces "Animals of the Biomes" educational materials that teach about animals according to the continent where they are found and the biome they are adapted to (ages 2-8).
The URL is: http://www.wasecalearning.com/
Journalist Bill Moyers travels the globe to report on the impact of the human species on Earth, probing two of the most critical questions of the new century: What is happening to Earth's capacity to support the human species and civilization? And, what can we do about it? A related education and outreach program is being directed by WRI.
The URL is: http://www.pbs.org/earthonedge/
Investigate Biodiversity is a resource site for all ages - for students interested in science fairs; for future conservationists seeking career information; for everyday people looking for ways that they can support biodiversity conservation.
The URL is: http://investigate.conservation.org
"Each guide includes goals and objectives, information, vocabulary, a bibiography, and classroom activities," focusing on Marine animals and ecosystems (K-12). Can be ordered from Sea World. Selected guides have been reviewed by the Nat'l Project for Excellence in EE.
The URL is: http://www.seaworld.org/teacherguides/index.html
Developed by World Wildlife Fund and funded by the National Science Foundation, engages visitors in hands-on activities to explore what biodiversity is, why it's declining, and how we can help to protect it. Web site provides interactive games, video clips, and special downloads that explore biodiversity and teach how to help conserve it.
The URL is: http://www.biodiversity911.org/
The Investigate Biodiversity web site provides the opportunity to learn research methods from the pros, interact with field scientists, access real world data from endangered ecosystems, link to articles, websites, student science fair projects, and other resources.
The URL is: http://investigate.conservation.org/
"Videos and information on sensitive habitats and species in California. Many of these videos are being used in public schools and resource agencies such as US Fish and Wildlife and California Dept. of Fish & Game. Links are provided to California conservation groups, parks and reserves." Videos can be ordered by phone.
The URL is: http://www.fieldnotes.com/
Background information on the ecology and natural history of prairie organisms, tips on prairie plant and animal identification (and ecological function), and interactive learning games ("Build a Prairie"). Developed by Minnesota IDEALS.
The URL is: http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/prairie...
This online interactive learning exhibit from the Natural History Museum in London helps younger students begin to learn about the nature and complexity of understanding biodiversity. Other resources on the site include a glossary of important terms related to biodiversity and a feature where visitors can look up species by common name, genus, and other categories.
The URL is: http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/eb/index.shtml
"The program encourages everyone - homeowner, teacher, community leader - to plan their landscape with the needs of wildlife in mind." Certification programs and resources for schools, communities, individuals and companies. A project of the National Wildlife Federation.
The URL is: http://www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/about.c...
IMBD celebrates the migrations of birds between their breeding grounds in the U.S. and Canada and their non-breeding grounds in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. As part of the program, a variety of education materials are available year-round to engage youth and adult in the exploration of birds. Learn more about the effort:
The URL is: http://www.birdday.org/educators.htm
Biodiversity Month is a time to celebrate biodiversity through educational activities and scientific exploration. Teachers can involve their students by organizing an activity to explore biodiversity in May.
The URL is: http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/projects/iboy/biomon...
ETE is a series of interdisciplinary, problem-based learning modules for high school students (online). The project engages student teams in addressing real-world problems related to weather, population growth, biodiversity, land use patterns, volcanoes, water pollution, and global warming. Teams analyze remotely-sensed images to come up with solutions to open-ended earth science problems.
The URL is: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/
"An interdisciplinary course for high school students (9-12) that emphasizes how scientists from a wide variety of fields work together to understand significant problems of global impact." Including climate change, energy use, biodiversity and population. A project of the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley.
The URL is: http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/GSS/
Announcing special discount program for EE educators through Dec. 31, 2004. Birding software helps identify species by field marks, behaviors, habitat, and songs. Useful for field trip preparation and for research at the school feeder. Users' notes are searchable for weather, species count, etc. and serves as a student publishing resource.
EE educators ordering multiple copies for use in seminars, workshops, classes, etc. are eligible for a special half-price discount plus one free "Educator's Copy." Minimum quantity six CDs. Please fax purchase orders to 863-421-2385 and clearly note "EE Group Discount" on order form. One free copy will be added to each order. E-mail bunning@aol.com with questions. Lesser quantities are still eligible for our usual 15% discount - add "Educator" or "Student" after name on order. The URL is: http://www.ramphastos.com/
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