Science Links

Aquatic Ecosystems and Habitats

Ocean.com - Read stories, ask questions and read the answers provided by expert marine biologists. Find out about conservation and check out pictures. Great multimedia and so much more!

Texas State Aquarium - Did you know that estuaries help keep oceans healthy?And that an estuary os often called a "nursery"? Find out why this is and so much more about bays and estuaries and the animals who live in them.

E-Quarium Kid's Guide - From the beach to the deep sea, learn about all kinds of water ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Great pictures.

Katahdian to the Sea - Streams, bogs, estuaries, ponds, aquifers, beaches tide pools and oceans are all important aquatic ecosystems. Learn all about these related and important parts of the water cycle and the animals and organisms that inhabit them.

Estuaries - Find out why estuaries are so important and read the answers to fun facts like why is an estuary like a sponge, hotel, cradle, cereal and soap? Great basic information.

Water - Click on the ship and learn all about rivers. Includes writing projects.

A Young Scientist's Guide to Wetlands - This document was put together by the US Army Wetlands research and Technology Center. Includes all kinds of interesting information and sketches. Print this pdf document for future reference and to color the pictures.

Water - Find out what water is, where it exists and how (liquid, solid and gas) and its important role in the atmosphere. Lots of basic information for third grade students.

Ocean Conditions - The US Navy has put together this fun and interactive site in which you will learn cool facts to amaze your friends. Also includes quizzes, games and a section for teachers.

Learning to be Water Wise and Energy Efficient - Learn about the water cycle, water facts and how to save and conserve this important resource.

Pond Explorer - Do a virtual pond dip, and discover what lives in this ecosystem. Learn how to do your own dip in your own pond. Great pictures, questions to answer and teachers notes.

Ground Water Basics -Learn all about this important supply of fresh water and how to protect and conserve it. Includes activities that you can do at home and more.

Exploring the Ocean Through Literature - Do lots of activities that are fun for learning all about the ocean, the people who study it and the creatures that live there.