Ecosystems and Habitats

Ecosystems and Habitats
An Internet Hotlist on Ecosystems and Habitats

created by Mr. Gilmore
Sherwood Elementary

Introduction | Rain Forest | Ocean | Arctic

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Ecosystems and Habitats, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started. With these links, we'll explore the differences between rain forests, oceans, and arctic ecosystems.

The Internet Resources

Rain Forest

A Student's Guide to Tropical Forest Conservation - A guide explaining both the economic and environmental benefits from conserving tropical forests.
Amazon Conservation Team - A group dedicated to saving the Amazon Rainforests and the people who live in them.
Amazon Interactive - Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through games and activities.
Learning about Rainforests - An interactive journey through a rainforest.
Mongabay - Provides excellent information on rainforests including the impact human beings are having on them.
Rainforest Alliance - A site dedicated to the education of conservation needs of Rainforests.
Rainforest Facts - A detailed list of many facts about Rainforests, their ecosystems, animals and more.
Rainforests of the World - Large amount of information on the importance of rainforests including medicines and homeland for forest people.
Raintree's Photo Gallery - An online photo gallery of rainforest pictures for students to explore.

Ocean

Busch Gardens - A guide through some of the ocean's fish that are not as well known.
Coral Realm - This site is dedicated to education on life in a coral reef.
Missouri Botanical Garden - A list of biomes throughout the world with information on each.
National Geographic - National Geographic Website on ocean habitats, includes habitat quiz for kids.
Ocean Link - All about the ocean.
The Pennsylvania State University Department of Biology - This site offers an exploration of some of the world's most mysterious ecosystems found in the deep trenches.
Thinkquest - This site has information on the variety of wildlife that live just in the shallow pools where the ocean meets the shore.
ocean conserve - This is another hotlist of sites dedicated to the conservation of the ocean's ecosystems.

Arctic

Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Alaska's Department of Fish and Game reports on the biotic and abiotic factors of Alaska's Arctic ecosystems and human impact.
All Things Arctic - This site provides information on all of the several different types of ecosystems found in the Arctic
Arctic Change - This site provides information on the present state of Arctic ecosystems and climate in historical context.
Dive and Discover - This interactive site lets students click on various animals in the arctic ecosystems and learn about their roles.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - This site provides many in-depth and current details about the Arctic.
The Arctic... - This web-page contains a great article describing all the factors that make the arctic such a complex ecosystem.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - This website has a comprehensive look over life in the Arctic ocean and its food webs.

Content by Mr. Gilmore, GilmoreS@fox.k12.mo.us
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listecosystemr.html
Last revised Tue Aug 14 17:56:03 US/Pacific 2007