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World Wide Web Educational Resources
Please note: the advertisements above are provided externally and the appearance on this page of a company Botanical & Zoological sciencesA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z3D InsectsThis site introduces you to virtual insects - great because you can see them big without a microscope. Besides learning insects, you will learn about virtual reality.
Adventures of HermanThe autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the Worm.
Arachnid PrintoutsEnchanted Learning bring you a selection of printouts for learning about arachnids.Blue Planet BiomesThis site helps you discover facts about our planet, its complex patterns of biomes, plants, and animals, and how climates ultimately determine the biomes of our Earth.Climbers & CreepersInteractive educational website from Kew Gardens, aimed at 3-6 year olds.Creepy CrawliesFind out all about the creepy crawlies that you are sharing your house and body with - if you dare!Defenders of Wildlife - Kids PlanetFactsheets on the world's endangered species, interactive games for kids, and teachers section.Identifying CaterpillarsThis site features over 800 caterpillars of Britain & Europe. If you have found a caterpillar but can't identify it, this is your first port of call! Identify caterpillars by the plant you found it on or by description, whether it is hairy or smooth, with antlers or just slug-like. Colour images (plates) of caterpillars will help to identify them.Insects.orgThis site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures.
KATERPILLARSAn on-line source for insect fun and information, including Mystery Bugs, our on-line insect game. Elementary and preschool educators can also find KERA-aligned activities and lesson plans.
KENTUCKY BUG CONNECTIONAmerican site where students can find entomology facts in the Critter Case Files, a guide to Kentucky insects and related critters. Educators can also find KERA-aligned materials for their middle- or high-school science or natural resources curriculum.
Monterey Bay AquariumActivities, games and more from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.Monterey Bay Aquarium WebcamsLive web cams offer a look at marine life in the exhibits and off their oceanfront decks from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time. They're also a gateway to information about ocean habitats and conservation topics.National Insect WeekHave you ever turned over a large stone in your garden and wondered just what those insects actually are? What they eat? How long they live? Where they nest? Here you can get the low-down on twelve of Britain’s fascinating insects
Nature DetectivesResources to download, worksheets, recording sheets and more. Register for the site and record your spring/autum sightings and have your own nature blog.Nature NetNaturenet is a voluntary enterprise to provide a good online resource for practical nature conservation and countryside management. It has an up to date reference section giving a huge range of information about organisations which are involved in this field, and formal designations which are given to reserves, parks and other sites. They also give advice to enquirers through the 'Ask The Ranger' page. It also offers information on countryside law, environmental education, biodiversity and countless others.Royal Botanical Gardens - KewIn a recent project at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, children from two local primary schools worked with Kew staff to develop, restore and interpret a natural habitat within the Gardens. This resource pack brings together their experiences, and is based on the concepts and techniques that were tested or stimulated as a result of this project.San Diego ZooTeachers’ Lounge – Online resources and information.Seafish EducationThis site contains a variety of Education Resources. Enjoy learning about the many varieties of seafood available to us, the ways in which it is processed and the wide range of uses seafood can have within domestic and commercial cookery. It also includes a number of Seafish games, where children, and adults can be educated about seafood - and have fun too.Tree Name TrailAn interactive resource from the Forestry Commission, being a key to common trees found in Britain.Trees Are TerrificTrees Are Terrific...Travels with Pierre, is designed to help young children (5–8 years of age) gain an appreciation of trees, observe trees in their every day lives and develop an interest in learning more about trees. It is intended for adults to work with children to explore the wonders of trees.USGS EducationThe U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and university-level inquiry and research.Virtual Pond DipThe tiny organisms found in pond water are fascinating subjects to study under the microscope, and can captivate both beginners and experienced microscopists for a lifetime! This virtual pond dip introduces some of the commoner types and hopefully encourages an exploration of the incredible 'world within a world' of a real pond.Wild About WoodsThe Woodlands Trust's educational website for teachers, full of resources.WWF's WildFinderWildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there. Containing information on birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. |