SCIENCE

Life Science (Animals, Plants, Ecosystems, Life Cycles)

Kids’ Click Animals

Needs of Animals – Geared for K-3.

Animal World, 2Learn – Biomes.

Canadian Arctic Profiles/Species
The information provided covers key species of animals in the arctic marine environment. These species are grouped by type (for example, the geese and swans are together). Where there are species of minor importance they are listed on the general information pages.

Creepy Crawlies, 2Learn - K-3.

The Bug Club - Requires membership, some free content on bug identification and caring for bug pets and links to other resources.

Cool Science - inviting curious kids to explore biology...
on screen, off screen, and in between.

Virtual Insects and a Spider – In 3D.

Tomatosphere – Obtain sample seeds exposed to Martian like conditions and see if they will grow.

Trees of the Pacific Northwest – Helps you identify various species.

Trees for Kids – How do trees help us and how can we help them?

Seaworld - Animal information database.

Electronic Zoo - Links to veterinary medical and animal related information on the Internet

Enchanted Learning, All About Birds - Zoom School lessons on birds

Owls of North America - Featuring photos and sounds of 20 species of owls

Biomes of the World – Good graphics.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens – Examine this interesting biome without overheating.

Enchanted Learning, Biomes and Habitats

Oceans, Gander Academy - Canadian site - all about the oceans of the world.

Tropical Rainforests, Gander Academy - Canadian site - all about the rainforests of the world. Grade 6 Trees and Forest unit.

Ecosystems, Gander Academy - Canadian site - all about ecosystems.

WWF - The Conservation Organization - Good site for information on ecosystems, including different forest systems and animal life cycles. Reading level is at Grade 5 and up.

EcoKids - Canadian site, Grade 4 topic Garbage in Our World. Good for browsing.

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