Science Links

Terrestrial Ecosystems and Habitats

Kids for Trees - A close look at trees. How they live, eat, drink and grow. Why some lose their leaves and others don't and the critters that depend on them.

The Garden - You'll be amazed by what you find living in your garden. There are lots of things to examine, but be sure you do not miss the minibeast section.

Biome and Habitats - The Earth has many different environments, which vary in temperature, moisture, light, and other factors. Each of these habitats has distinct life forms living in it, which form complex communities of interdependent organisms. A complex community of plants and animals in a region and a climate is called a biome. Find out more about the biomes of the world and the creatures within in them. Good information and great pictures.

The Great Plant Escape - Help Detective LePlant to solve puzzles and mysteries about plants and learn a lot along the way.

Trees and Seeds - Learn how trees have adapted to survive, why they have the shapes they do and how they spread their seeds. Interactive and informative.

Grassland Explorer - Interactive and fun. Click on the pictures and find out what lives in the grasslands and why they are an important part of the ecosystem.

Woodland Explorer - Learn about the different parts of the tree, how it works and what depends on them.

Smokey the Bear - Play games, read stories and have fun while you discover the difference between good and bad fires and how you can prevent wildfires. Also, learn the history of Smokey the Bear.