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Biomes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Biomes 
 Information about the world's major biomes: the tundra, boreal forest (taiga), temperate broadleaf deciduous forest, tropical broadleaf evergreen forest (rainforests), tropical savanna, temperate grasslands, desertscrub, and Mediterranean shrub. Descriptions include climate, vegetation, distribution, fauna, soil, growthforms, and Alpine expressions. Photos, maps, and a glossary are provided. http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/main.html Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 9, 2000 Biomes
This site has basic information on six biomes for elementary school students. Learn about the tropical rain forest, tropical savanna, desert, Arctic tundra, deciduous forest, and subarctic taiga and their plants, animals, and climate. It also shows how to read a climograph for average temperatures and precipitation of a particular location during the year. Part of the Exploring the Environment (ETE) online series from NASA's Classroom of the Future Program. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html Topics: Biology Last updated Oct 27, 2005 The Canadian Biodiversity Web Site
Defines biodiversity theory and presents the climate and landforms of the country as ecologically distinct zones (ecozones). Under Canada's Species find "images, descriptions, and distribution maps wherever possible for over fifteen hundred species found in Canada." Also available in French. From the Redpath Museum at Montreal's McGill University. http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/ Topics: Biology Last updated Dec 21, 2006 Eden Project
The Eden Project in Cornwall, England, is a collection of biomes, huge conservatories that house plants from the tropic and temperate zones. Its goal is "to promote the understanding and responsible management of the vital relationship between plants, people and resources leading to a sustainable future for all." The site includes a tour of the facilities, information about selected plants, images of artwork, and games for children. Searchable. http://www.edenproject.com/ Topics: Biology Last updated Oct 27, 2003 From Rainforest to Grassland: Plants and Their Communities Across Washington
"This educational program has three layers. The first layer provides text on and illustrations of plants and plant communities in Washington [state]. The second layer provides questions to help you think about the material that is provided. The third layer provides leads to additional information on concepts, plants, and plant communities." Illustrated with maps and photographs. From the Marion Ownbey Herbarium at Washington State University. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wsherb/edpages/raingrass/raingrass.html Topics: Biology, Plants, Plants by Name, Science Last updated Mar 17, 2009 Habitats/Biomes
This child-oriented site introduces the various biomes of the earth, from the arctic to the desert to a coral reef. Basic information about the climate, plant, and animal life is available, along with printable sheets on the various animals. These sheets contain information about the animal's diet, reproductive cycle, and anatomy, plus a picture of the animal to color that would be suitable to include with most school reports. Some biomes contain maps. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/ Topics: Biology, Environment Last updated Jul 25, 2006 What's It Like Where You Live?: Biomes of the World
Developed for grades 4 and up, this site describes six biomes: rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate forests, and grasslands. Information on each biome includes location, basic facts, plants, animals, a story, links to other sites, and a variety of images and activities. There are additional links to related sites for students and teachers. This is an Evergreen Project Adventure from the Missouri Botanical Garden. http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/ Topics: Biology, Plants by Name Last updated Mar 17, 2009 World Wildlife Fund: Biomes and Biogeographical Realms
Biogeographic areas are divided into biomes and further divided into hundreds of ecoregions. Each ecoregion provides a photo, description, size, location, and conservation status. Other features are a glossary and the article from the November 2001 issue of BioScience describing this project, the effort of more than a thousand biogeographers, taxonomists, conservations, and ecologists. http://worldwildlife.org/science/ecoregions/biomes.cfm Topics: Animals, Biology, Environment, Science, Scientific Themes Last updated Sep 20, 2006 Worldbiomes.com
"Biomes are the various regions of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and flora." Worldbiomes.com divides the earth into aquatic, desert, forest, grasslands, and tundra biomes, with a page for each biome and its subdivisions. Each page has a brief description with photographs and links to more detailed sites. There is a FAQ as well as news about weather and ecology. http://www.worldbiomes.com/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 1, 2001 The World's Biomes
Key facts on aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra biomes. Includes information on the importance of biome conservation and preservation. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/ Topics: Biology Last updated Feb 20, 2007 |
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