Hands on Science:
Structures of Life Web Sites
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Frogs by the
Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/index.html
Ribbit,
ribbit, this is a site you're sure to enjoy! Students of all ages are bound to
enjoy learning about their amphibian friends. The site is packed with background
information, frog tales, a frog tracker that allows you to listen to the "ribbits"
of a multitude of frogs and much more! Another added bonus is that this site
works well with a screen reader. (Note: some areas of this site require
Shockwave.)
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Biodiversity: It Takes All Kinds to Make a World (American
Natural History Museum)
http://www.amnh.org/science/biodiversity/it_takes_all_kinds/
Explore the biodiversity of a city park, a desert, and an island
by answering questions to a quiz with interactive clues. Learn
where in the world many common household products come from.
Help naturalists solve environmental challenges in an African
rain forest. Information about 10 endangered species and how you
can help.
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Giant African Land Snails
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/6210/
Loads of photographs and
information about pet snails, including their care. Also
detailed illustrations of snail anatomy, answers to many
questions, and links to loads of other snail sites.
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Live from the
Rainforest
http://www.passporttoknowledge.com/rainforest/main.html
Learn about
rainforests, and why they are found where they are. You will find a gallery of
maps, images, and information on the trees, plants, birds, animals and insects
of the rainforest. Read biographies and field journals from scientists.
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The Robot Zoo
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/traveling/robotzoo/
Museum
exhibit of animal robots featuring seven animals: chameleon, squid, bat, fly,
platypus, grasshopper, and rhino. Each robot animal has a detailed body parts
diagram with an explanation of what that body part does. Many of the body parts
are animated so you can watch them work.
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World Wildlife Fund
Kids Stuff
http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm
Make this
your first stop when researching endangered species. Use the fact sheets on
pandas, rhinos, mountain gorillas, tigers, whales, and many other species to
learn about the animals, why they are endangered and conservation efforts to
save them. Visit the Virtual Funhouse to find out about biodiversity,
eco-regions near you with interactive games, quizzes, and activities. Great
links to other sites about endangered species and biodiversity.
