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Recycling is a Waste of Time! (video)
http://sic.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail3541.html Recycling is a Waste of Time! (video) A panel of experts comprised of Thomas Deichmann, Editor-in-Chief of the German magazine Novo, Julie Hill, Associate of Green Alliance, author and blogger Julia Hailes, and spiked magazine columnist Rob Lyons hold a debate on the importance of recycling household waste. The debate is followed up by strong remarks from a live audience. |
 
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PowerUp : IBM educational game
http://www.powerupthegame.com/ PowerUp : IBM educational game Enter the world of PowerUp, a free, online, multiplayer game that allows students to experience the excitement and the diversity of modern engineering! Playing the game, students work together in teams to investigate the rich, 3D game environment and learn about the environmental disasters that threaten the game world and its inhabitants. Players meet Expert Engineer characters and experience the great diversity of the field. Conversations with these experts and engaging interactive activities allow players to explore ways engineers design and build systems to harness renewable energy sources as alternatives to burning fossil fuels. The Teacher's Guide is designed to be a classroom companion to PowerUp, providing background information for teachers and lesson plans that give students opportunities for more in-depth exploration of science and engineering concepts addressed in gameplay. Each of these lessons is designed to be flexible and scalable. |
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Environmental sustainability
http://tinyurl.com/3k4wgl Environmental sustainability Energy use in schools is increasing and some of this is due to the increased use of technology as well as other initiatives such as extended schools, which keep buildings open for longer. Along with other trends, such as an increase in the length of journeys to school, this means that the UK school estate now emits around 15 per cent of the UK public sector carbon emissions. Schools therefore need to think about how they can reduce their environmental impact. Obviously we are not going to stop using technology in education as it is central to transforming learning and increasing personalisation; however there are things you can do to lessen the environmental impact. |
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Environment Videos (The Futures Channel)
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/movies/environment_movies.php Environment Videos (The Futures Channel) |
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ElectroCity
http://electrocity.co.nz/ ElectroCity is an online computer game that lets players manage their own virtual towns and cities. It’s great fun to play and also teaches players all about energy, sustainability and environmental management in New Zealand. Just think up a city name and declare yourself Mayor. If you’re a school teacher, you need to register so your students’ cities are eligible for school prizes. |
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Ecological Footprint Quiz
http://www.earthday.net/Footprint/info.asp Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? You're about to find out. This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet. |
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Environment Literacy
http://www.education.noaa.gov/ Environment Literacy NOAA Education Resources NOAA's many educational activities are distributed across the agency. This site has been designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced. |
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Working with our environment - an introduction
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1285 Working with our environment - an introduction Open University (UK) free online access to course materials. (11 hours) Global warming: are we responsible? Is our environmental impact damaging the planet? This unit examines the use of ozone depleting technology, the impact of fossil fuel use and explores how the development... |
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An introduction to sustainable energy
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1223 An introduction to sustainable energy Open University (UK) free online access to course materials. (3 hours) The search for sustainable energy will dominate the twenty-first century. This unit provides an introductory overview of the present energy systems and takes a brief look at where the world may find energy... |
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Knowledge Base for Best Practices (USA)
http://www.sustainlane.us/ Knowledge Base for Best Practices Advancing Cross-Sector Sustainable Development for State and Local Government Our open-source knowledge base speeds discovery, research and networking with more than 105 best practice documents and a secure directory of participating government officials from over 400 cities, counties and states. Browse the Knowledge Base for Best Practices ... | Climate Change Policy | Land Use/ Planning | Economic Development | Parks/ Open Space/ Habitat | Energy/ Energy Efficiency | Purchasing/ Investing | Food/ Agriculture | Sustainability Management | Forestry/ Street Greening | Transportation/ Fleets | Green Building/ Development | Waste Management | Water/ Wastewater | |
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Climate Change Resources at SEJ
http://www.sej.org/resource/index.htm Climate Change Resources at SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists ... a comprehensive range of materials available to the public. |
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Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org/ Society of Environmental Journalists The Society of Environmental Journalists is the only U.S.- based membership organization of working journalists dedicated to improvements in environmental reporting. SEJ programs are designed to build a stronger, better-educated, and more closely connected network of professional journalists and editors who cover the environment and environment-related issues. SEJ's primary goal is to advance public understanding of critically important environmental issues through more and better environmental journalism. |
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Environment : Videos and PowerPoints
http://environmentvideos.blogspot.com/ Environment and Conservation : Videos and PowerPoints The link above goes to one of the Shambles "Forest of Theme Blogs" pages that provides videos and other multimedia resources to support the topic here. If you would like to see all of the Theme Blogs then go to the full list at http://www.shambles.net/blogforest or click where you see this button 
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Other 'Environment' related areas on Shambles
http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ScienceP/Lenviron Other 'Environment' related areas on Shambles .. but probably better to use the Shambles search facility at the bottom of this page. Local Environment (2b) www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ScienceP/Lenviron Environment (7C) QCA Scheme of Work www.shambles.net/pages/learning/ScienceP/ks3unit7c Improving Environment www.shambles.net/pages/learning/GeogP/ImpEnviron KS3unit21: Environment www.shambles.net/pages/learning/citizen/ks3unit21 |
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One Planet, Many People (free PowerPoints)
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/powerpoints.html One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment provides a comprehensive, visual presentation of scientifically verifiable information about changes in the global environment, shown through state-of-the-art remote sensing technology. A collection of 405 Powerpoint slides divided into Regional and Thematic sets covering 11 contemporary and dynamic themes - Introduction to the Planet, People and Planet, Atmosphere, Coastal Areas, Urban Areas, Water and Lakes, Forests, Cropland, Grassland, Tundra and Polar Areas and Extreme Events - and 6 geographical regions - Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and Polar Regions - can now be downloaded free of charge. Examples include the shrinking ice in the Arctic, melting glaciers, growth of cities like Las Vegas, forest loss in the Amazon, and the decline of the Aral Sea and Lake Chad. Satellite images found in the 334-page hard-bound Atlas are packaged in this Powerpoint presentation format to facilitate the use of imagery by environmental policy makers, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academics, teachers and citizens interested in using this material to visually demonstrate the changes resulting from natural processes and human-induced activities. |
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Best ecotourism package for our ‘family’
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/2534 Which is the best ecotourism package for our ‘family’ to visit Laos? Sustainable Tourism Learning Quest In this Global Learning Quest, you will take on the roles of members of a ‘family’ who are planning a trip to Laos. You will select a tour package that most interests your family and meets environmental, cultural and economic guidelines for sustainable tourism. You will learn about ecotourism and investigate the packages available so you can answer the global question: "Which is the best ecotourism package for our family to visit Laos?" |
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Biomes of the World
http://www.teachersfirst.com/unitlist.cfm Biomes of the World is a unit that combines the basics on the world's different biomes with a "biomes treasure hunt" that asks students to research the characteristics of each biome. There are lots of ways for elementary or middle schoolers to use this unit, either in class or as part of an independent investigations. |
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Biomes
http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ Free online interactive multimedia 3D resource designed for a middle grades science programs. A biome is a group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms. This is a real-time 3D application which allows users to examine the different biomes on the planet Earth. Students can rotate the globe to any angle, identify and choose biomes, and find out detailed information about a city in each biome. |
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Waste Wise Schools Kit
http://www.gould.edu.au/wastewise/about/kit.htm Waste Wise Schools Kit This comprehensive kit has been produced by drawing together the best ideas from the many excellent projects undertaken by schools and educational organisations in this field. The kit is consistent with the Ministerial Policy for Environmental Education released in May, 1998 and allows schools to apply the policy in the practical real life situation of waste management. |
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Recycling Coloring Book
http://www.greenvalley.com/coloring/colorme1.html Recycling Coloring Book |
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Muddy Water Pollution
http://www.crwcd.gov/teacher/lp-muddy.html Muddy Water Pollution The purpose of this activity is to develop an awareness in young students of water pollution. observe and infer how soil pollutes water | observe how soil and water mix | predict changes in the mixture when left undisturbed | describe what happens to the water after it is stored for a period of time | |
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How can I change my garbage habits?
http://tinyurl.com/7slpj How can I change my garbage habits? The students will have gained background knowledge about how garbage affects the environment from the previous lesson, Garbology: the study of our classroom garbage. |
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Unit Plan for Introduction to Recycling
http://tinyurl.com/b62zv Unit Plan for Introduction to Recycling This earth science unit focuses on what children can do within their homes and school to create habits regarding recycling. Children learn what trash is, the effects of littering, and inappropriate waste disposal. They classify litter according to material type, such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass. |
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What's Rubbish?
http://tinyurl.com/dv8zu What's Rubbish? With these activities, students explore the concepts of rubbish and recycling. They learn to make a concept map and a collage. Kindergarten/Preschool to Year 2 |
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Trash Matcher
http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/matchtmp.html We are pleased to introduce the Trash Matcher. Click on the type of waste materials listed to quickly find the art/recycling activities which call for them. |
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What's it like where you live?
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/ What's it like where you live? This site is based the Biology of Plants video series, geared to grades K-3. |
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Environmental Kids Club @ The EPA
http://www.epa.gov/highschool/ Environmental Kids Club @ The EPA : Site provides high school students with information about air & water issues, waste & recycling, conservation, health & safety, ecosystems, & community environmental conditions. |
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The Environmental Literacy Council
http://www.enviroliteracy.org The Environmental Literacy Council An independent, non-profit organization, the Council gives teachers the tools to help students develop environmental literacy: a fundamental understanding of the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices. |
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Earthcare
http://www.juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/earthcare.html Earthcare - a site for young children related to the environment and recycling ... great motivation and interactive. |
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Environmental Defense - finding the ways that work.
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/home.cfm Environmental Defense - finding the ways that work.... USA site Environmental Defense is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 300,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems. Guided by science, Environmental Defense evaluates environmental problems and works to create and advocate solutions that win lasting political, economic and social support because they are nonpartisan, cost-efficient and fair. |
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Energy Savings in School Buildings
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/energy.cfm Energy Savings in School Buildings List of resources, papers and case studies from the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. |
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School Energy Conservation Ideas
http://www.peninsula.wednet.edu/conservation/Energy/School School Energy Conservation Ideas This is a concise list of over 90 tips for conserving energy in a school facility, compiled by a utilities manager and facilities planner |
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Myths about Energy in Schools.
http://www.energysmartschools.gov/ Myths about Energy in Schools. This publication from the EnergySmart Schools initiative examines some myths and misconceptions about energy in schools and provides facts that can help school districts make smarter energy choices. The myths discussed are: (1) energy isn't a major budget item for schools; (2) schools can't save much by being energy smart; (3) energy efficiency is unrelated to student performance; (4) energy improvements in existing buildings require major upfront investments; (5) new schools are energy efficient; (6) constructing an energy efficient school costs more; (7) designing energy efficient buildings takes more time; (8) tracking energy use isn't necessary; (9) local communities won't support energy improvements; and (10) help is hard to find. |
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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
http://www.wwtlearn.org.uk/index0.html The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Downloadable lesson plans, data sets, Factfiles and images about water, wetlands and wetland life. Designed for KS 1-3 teachers, linked to the English National Curriculum ? but adaptable for anywhere. Downloadable resource and briefing sheets about wetland issues for everyone from government to grassroots. A Kid's Zone with fun-packed games, including links to CD ROMs. Ideas for getting involved in saving wetlands at home, school and work. Links to wetland groups, sites and centres worldwide. |
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Industry Information - Careers, Courses and Info
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5104&IndustryGroupID=480 The environment industry provides goods and services that measure, prevent, limit, minimise or correct environmental damage to air, water and soil, as well as problems related to waste, noise and eco-systems. This includes cleaner technologies as well as products and services that reduce environmental risk and minimise pollution and resource use. The Australian environment industry is predominantly a collection of service industries, with government involvement in the provision of both waste and water management services. The majority of businesses operating in the industry are small-to-medium sized enterprises, although there are a small number of large firms active in the waste management sector and a number of large public enterprises supplying water and sewerage services. |
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ESF (Hong Kong) Environment Group Site (hk)
http://www.englishschoolsfoundation.edu.hk/environment/ ESF (Hong Kong) Environment Group Site This site is for families, students, teachers, parents, administrators, assistants, office staff, janitorial staff, managers, secretarial staff; in fact all who attend, work in, around or for an ESF unit. The members who are active in the group are all volunteers with a keen interest in environmental concerns. We strive to have each unit within ESF represented. Whichever way you look at it, the world needs your needs your help. Remember: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Rethink. environment | recycling | conservation | envirnmental | |
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Global Ecosystems
http://rubble.ultralab.net/simulations/global_home.htm Global Ecosystems: There is much talk about "global warming" and what might be it's dire consequences. Yet global warming can sometimes seem too complicated to even begin to understand what the experts are saying. This simulation is your chance to get to grips with the main principles. Everything in Simulations is designed to give you a chance to DO things - so it is all highly interactive. You will find that you can explore your ideas through interactive videos - an advanced form of "interactive television". ecosystems | Physical temperature regulation systems | Biological temperature regulation systems | Gais | Daisyworld | environment | conservation | survival | Here we offer you a choice of videos so you can see something about the subject "in action". And it's a chance for you to "explore" in a bit more detail because the movies are interactive. Simulations are an exciting, different way of understanding and learning. And that's what this site is all about - bringing you something different - a new way of getting to grips with the underlying concepts for various subjects. |
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Environment Australia's Online Image Database
http://www.erin.gov.au/media/imagedb/ Environment Australia's Online Image Database The Environment Australia Online Image Database has been developed to provide the community with access to our photographic collection. The image database contains images Environment Australia owns and that are copyright cleared and available free of charge for use by the media, students and industry organisations (but not for use in advertising or other commercial purposes). We are very happy to provide this resource to help promote environmental issues and for educational purposes. Australian Antarctic Division | Australian Greenhouse Office | Australian Heritage Commission | Australian National Botanic Gardens | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | |
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Changing Climate
http://www.changingclimate.org/ Welcome to changingclimate.org .This site invites you to engage with the latest ideas, research and action on all aspects of our changing climate. social and ecological impact of climate change | recycling | sustainable ecosystems | renewable energy | global warming | environmental management | carbon emissions | The Kyoto Protocol | |
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Global Warming
http://www.markfiore.com/animation/climate.html A great little Flash movie on global warming and climate change ... satire ... good for discussions. |
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Global Climate Change - research explorer
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/ Climate is the average pattern of weather over the long term. The earth? climate has warmed and cooled for millions of years, since long before we appeared on the scene. There? no doubt that the climate is growing warmer currently; indications of that change are all around us. At this Web site, you can explore scientific data relating to the atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living organisms in all these domains. You?l also get a sense of how scientists study natural phenomena?ow researchers gather evidence, test theories, and come to conclusions. climate | environment | conservation | |
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Astroventure
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/avhome.html Astro-Venture is an educational, interactive, multimedia Web environment highlighting NASA careers and astrobiology research in the areas of Astronomy, Geology, Biology and Atmospheric Science. Students in grades five through eight are transported to the future where they role play NASA occupations and use scientific inquiry, as they search for and build a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation. Supporting activities include chats with real NASA scientists, online collaborations, classroom lessons, student publishing area and occupations fact sheets and trading cards. |
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Victor Pest
http://www.victorpest.com/ VICTOR?POISON-FREE?Brand Pest Control We offer a full line of Victor?POISON-FREE?and Safer?Brand products created for people like you who are concerned about using traditional pesticides to solve pest problems. Click one of the links at the top of this page to find out how to solve your rodent, insect, or gardening problem. |
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Endangered Species - Online Project
http://www.tesan.vuurwerk.nl/ The purpose of this ongoing project is to allow students from all over the world a chance to help foster knowledge and appreciation for the plight of the many thousands of endangered species of the Earth. Students will gain valuable skills for researching, collaborating and telecommunicating while sharing their information with people around the world. This is an ongoing project, so you can always sign in as new participant. You are about to embark on an adventure that you will never forget! As you read the reports on the following pages certain questions will beg to be answered: - Why are so many plants, trees and wildlife in danger of becoming extinct? - How is this affecting the natural balance of our environment? - What kinds of things are being done to rescue nature from this danger? - How can we help? This project is an attempt to answer these questions... but we need your help. We invite you to join us in our effort to answer these very important questions and to possibly make a difference in the future of our precious earth. collaboration | collaborative | project | environment | endangered | species | |
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Green Buildings
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/ Green Buildings The buildings in which we live, work, and play protect us from Nature's extremes: cold, heat, wind, rain, and snow. But these structures affect and shape our environment too. Constructing and operating buildings requires enormous amounts of energy, water, and materials and creates large amounts of waste. Where and how they are built affects the ecosystems around us in countless ways. And the buildings themselves create new indoor environments that present new environmental problems and challenges. As the environmental impact of buildings becomes more apparent, a new field called green building is arising to reduce that impact at the source. Green or sustainable building is the practice of creating healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition. The many elements of green building include: - Energy: Designing and operating buildings to use energy efficiently and to use renewable sources of energy, including solar, wind, and biomass. = Water: Designing and operating buildings to use water efficiently. - Materials: Using building materials that, in comparison to competing brands, have a reduced effect on the environment throughout their life cycle (e.g. recycled content, low toxicity, energy efficiency, biodegradability, and/or durability). - Waste: Reducing the waste from construction, remodeling, and demolition. - Indoor Environment: Designing and operating buildings that are healthy for their occupants. |
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Building Environmental Education Solutions
http://www.beesinc.org/ In customized programs you'll find materials about topics to enhance your study of an environmental issue such as environmental health, environmental justice, and risk assessment. You'll also find materials on career readiness skills such as team building and communication skills. Learn about our nationally recognized programs in the Program Recognition section. BEES uses a comprehensive approach to environmental education that engages high school students in an in-depth and hands-on examination of local environmental issues. While some may initially think of environmental studies as a science course, the BEES approach strives to reach all students. This is done by treating the study of the environment as a theme which can be examined through many disciplines, such as history, math, health, language and visual arts, and of course, science. environment | environmental | |
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Glass Forever
http://www.glassforever.co.uk/ The GLASSFOREVER web site will give you information about glass packaging and how to recycle glass. It is very important that all of us recycle any glass packaging after we have finished using it. The Links section gives you addresses of other web sites that are about glass, recycling and the environment. glass | conservation | recycle | recycling | |
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The World's Biomes
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/ Welcome to the World's Biomes Page. This is an introduction to the major biomes on Earth. Biomes are defined as "the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment" (Campbell). 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. Aquatic | Deserts | Forests | Grasslands | Tundra | |
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EO Laboratory: Mission Biomes
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different part of the world? What would the weather be like? What kinds of animals would you see? Which plants live there? By investigating these questions, you are learning about biomes. A biome is a community of plants and animals living together in a certain kind of climate. Scientists have classified regions of the world into different biomes. Here you can explore coniferous forests, temperate deciduous forests, deserts, grasslands, rainforests, shrublands, and tundras. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to investigate biomes, then test your knowledge about the biomes by completing each mission. |
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Habitats / Biomes (enchantedlearning)
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/ The Earth has many different environments, varying in temperature, moisture, light, and many other factors. Each of these habitats has distinct life forms living in it, forming complex communities of interdependent organisms. A complex community of plants and animals in a region and a climate is called a biome. Desert | Tundra | Grassland | Tropical Rain Forest | Taiga | Conigerous Forest | Chapparal | |
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