Ecology
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The World Bird Database
An extensive database information system about all birds of the world, containing over 1.4 million records about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies of birds, including distribution information, taxonomy, synonyms in several languages and more.
Whooping Crane Re-Introduction
Learn how scientists are leading Whooping Cranes across America in a lightweight plane in order to teach them a new migration route.
Institute for Public Policy Research
ippr is the UK's leading progressive think tank. Their aim is to continue to be a force for change by delivering far-reaching and realistic policy solutions to produce a fairer, more inclusive and more environmentally sustainable world.
BBC: Science & Nature - Birds
Learn all about birds in this extensive website. Read articles, listen to bird sounds, look at picture galleries and even get inspiration on things to do involving birds.
The United Nations Environment Program: Freshwater
Find out why the decline in the quantity and quality of freshwater is becoming so important. Learn about water scarcity, water and sanitation, water quality, groundwater and floods and droughts.
Extraordinary Birds
Discover amazing birds from hummingbirds to parrots to falcons. This website offers great pictures, information and interactivity.
Tropical Plant Database
The extensive Tropical Plant Database lists plants by Common name, Botanical name, Ethnic uses, and Action/disorder. Each plant has an illustration and information about family, genus, species, common names, plant description, and more.
Global Trees
"Over 8000 tree species, 10% of the world’s total, are threatened with extinction. We aim to help conserve them through information, conservation and wise use."
Biomens of the World
Websitte dedicated to teaching students about biospheres. Includes informative videos, and links to scientist profiles, travel information, lesson plans and species profiles for each region.
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NOAA Education Resources
This site has been designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced.
ePALS Classroom Exchange
For districts with restrictive policies regarding student e-mail accounts, ePALS offers students access to a safe, managed, Web-based e-mail system as well as student blogs.
Pew Internet & American Life Project
Read about the rise of the instant-message generation and the Internet's impact on friendships and family relationships.
The World Bird Database
An extensive database information system about all birds of the world, containing over 1.4 million records about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies of birds, including distribution information, taxonomy, synonyms in several languages and more.
Everything about instant messaging
Learn tips and tricks of instant messaging for AOL Instant Messenger, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ and more.
Popular American Sheet Music
Download popular American sheet music at this digital archive from UCLA. Most of the music available is from the 1920's and is in the form that it was originally published.