Web Sites for Students

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Animals

• General
  • Animal Diversity Web - An online encyclopedia of information about all kinds of animals.
  • Animal Search - This is a directory of web sites about animals.
  • National Wildlife Federation - Kidzone - News and activities for all ages.
  • The San Diego Zoo - A great site for finding information on all kinds of animals.
  • Zoos Worldwide - Links to zoo web sites, an animal of the month, and links to zoo web cams.
  • Aquariums - Links to aquarium web sites in the United States.
  • The Animal Network - Information about animals of the rainforest and the desert. There is also a section for current news about animals.
  • Biomes and Habitats - This is a good site if you need information about biomes and the animals that live in each biomes.
  • Desert USA - Information about American deserts including plants, animals, and Native Americans who live in the desert.
  • The Flying Turtle Science and Technology Exploration Site - This site explains how energy is important for animals and plants. Do you know how a flea jumps on to a dog? You will find the answer here.
  • eNature.Com - The Audubon Field Guides for North American animals and plants. Includes pictures.
  • Hotlist for Vertebrates - Good list of links to animal sites. From The Franklin Institute
  • Natural History Notebooks - This site provides information and pictures of Canadian animals. By the Canadian Museum of Nature
  
• On the Land
  • AmphibiaWeb - Search the database for information about amphibians.
  • The Bear Den - General information about bears and also facts about bear species like black and polar bears.
  • North American Butterfly Association - Butterfly pictures and answers to questions about butterflies.
  • Butterflies and Moths of North America - You can find butterflies by name, s or you find out what butterflies and moths live where you do.
  • Children's Butterfly Site - The life cycle of the butterfly and moth, lists of books and videos about butterflies, answers to questions and pictures.
  • Butterfly Farming - Really! A butterfly farm in Costa Rica.
  • The Froggy Page
  • Frogs: A Chorus of Colors - Learn about the biology of frogs, see how frogs fit into the ecosystem, and see different types of frogs. By the American Museum of Natural History.
  • We're the Insects - An introduction to insects including how they grow and what they eat.
  • Insectopedia - Lots of links to sites about all kinds of insects.
  • Llama Web - Find out more about llamas here.
  • Monkeyland - Information and great pictures from Monkeyland in South Africa.
  • Giant Pandas - From the National Zoo in Washington, DC.
  • The American Rattlesnake Museum - Pictures and information about various kinds of rattlesnakes.
  • The Squirrel Place - Facts, photos and other information about squirrels.
  • Tarantulas.Com - Lots of pictures and facts about tarantulas, and how to take care of tarantulas.
  • All About Turtles - by the Gulf of Maine Aquarium
  • Wombania's Wombat Information Center - An adorable animal from Australia.
  • Worm World - Tapeworms, earthworms, planaria and others. A fun and yucky page.
  • Beartracker's Animal Tracks Den - A good site if you are looking for animal footprints.
• In the Sea
  • Ocean Link - A good starting point for exploring life in the ocean.
  • SeaWorld Animal Information- Whales, dolphins, manatees and more plus information on endangered species.
  • The National Marine Mammal Laboratory - Information on whales, seals, dolphins, and other marine mammals. There is also information on careers working with marine mammals.
  • The Waikiki Aquarium - Take the virtual tour of the aquarium and see the marine life of the Pacific Ocean. If you are doing a report, take a look at the Marine Life Profiles which has information and pictures of the animals and plant life of the coral reef.
  • The Horseshoe Crab - Did you know that the horseshoe crab has 10 eyes? And did you know that it is very important for medical research?
  • All About Lobsters - From the Gulf of Maine Aquarium.
  • In Search of Giant Squid - An awsome creature.
  • Those That Sting - Learn about jellyfish at this aquarium site.
  • Sharks and their Relatives - Good site from Sea World.
  • Sea Shells - This site will help you identify shells, and will also help if you need to clean and preserve shells and other sea life that you found on the beach.
  • The Echinoids - That means sea urchins. Lots of information for reports, and many pictures.
  • The National Aquarium in Baltimore - Take a virtual field trip to the aquarium.
• In the Air
  • Eggs - A Virtual Exhibition - An online exibition of bird eggs by the Provincial Museum of Alberta.
  • Hummingbird World - Lots of pictures and info about this busy little bird.
  • The Nutty Bird Watcher - this site is for folks living in the Eastern United States. It will help with finding food for the bird feeder, identifying birds, and watching for migrating birds.
  • Bird Links of the World - Huge directory of web sites dealing with birds.
  • Birds in the City - Pigeons are not the only kind of birds that live in the city. Check out this site for info on urban bird watching.
  • Rediscovering the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker - This bird, which was thought to be extinct, has been seen again.
• Under the Sink
  • Yucky Roach World- This site is full of facts about the cockroach. Do take a look at it.
• Animals of the Past
  • About The Prehistoric World - From National Geographic.
  • Dinosaurs for Kids - Dino Data and Dino Games.
  • ZoomDinosaurs.Com - A huge amount of information about dinosaurs.
  • Trilobites - Small, hard-shelled creatures that lived over 300 million years ago.
  • The Royal Tyrrell Museum - in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. A museum devoted to dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.

Plants

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• The Algae Home Page - An introduction to algae. From the Smithsonian Institution.
• The Fungus Among Us - Fungi aren't really plants. but many of us think that they are. There are lots of different ones from the mushrooms in yard to that strange blue stuff growing on the old food in refrigerator. This is a really good site from the Virtual Museum of Canada.
• Tom Volk's Fungi- Take a look at the Fungi of the Month
• Living With Mosses - Learn about mosses. You may even find them living on sidewalks and concrete.
• Seeds of Change Garden- Information about edible plants from the new and old worlds, how to grow a garden, and other projects relating to edible plants.
• What Tree is it? - Guide to tree identification.
• How to Make a Leaf Collection - Collecting leaves is a good way to start in nature study. Trees don't run away, and usually have enough leaves so that they can part with one without pain.
• A Walk in the Woods - Take a virtual walk in the woods. This site is for 3rd to 5th grade students, but even if you are older, you may enjoy this walk.
• Wildflowers in Bloom - Photos and information about American wildflowers.
• Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center - Make sure that you can identify and stay away from these poisonous plants!
• Desert Plants and Wildflowers - Lots of photographs and information about plants like cactus which can live in the hot and dry desert.
• The Great Plant Escape - Learn about plants with Detective Sprout. This is a good way to study for that test on plants.
• Plants in Motion - If you think that plants don't move, take a look at this site.
• Why Leaves Change Color? - and why do they fall off of the tree?
• The Flying Turtle Science and Technology Exploration Site - Look here for a good explanation of how photosynthesis works and why energy is important to both plants and animals.

The Environment

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• Living Things - Links to information on ecosystems. This is also a good place to look for information on animals, plants, and biology in general.
• The Rainforest Action Network - Lots of information on rainforests and what you can do to help preserve them.
• The Rainforest Alliance - Information for both students and teachers.
• An Index of Rainforest Related Sites on the Web - Lists of rainforest web sites.
• EPA Student Center - The Environmental Protection Agency site for middle school students. You will find information about the environment and environmental careers. There are also some fun activities.
• EPA Climate Change Kids Site - What global warming is and what you can do to prevent it.
• Climate Change Campaign- Learn about the effects of carbon dioxide on the climate. From the World Wildlife Federation.
• Global Climate Change - Information about the effect of global warming on the earth, sea, and air. From the Exploratorium
• Garbage: How can my Community reduce waste - Facts about garbage and suggestions for improving the handling and disposal of waste materials. From the Annenburg/CPB Project.
• Energy Kids Page - Info about all kinds of energy such as oil, coal, and solar. There are some games. This site is by the US Department of Energy.
• Oil Spills - What effect does an oil spill have on the environment?
• Water Information - Information on the quality of water in each state by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
• The Environmental Literacy Council - This is a good site if you have a report to write on the environment or on energy.
• Make a Difference on Earth Day - Activities for Earth Day and links to related sites. From Education World.

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