Check out these newly described tiny owl species!
Welcome to the rainforest. Check out this Photo Journal and see the rainforest come to life!
What is a giant otter-shrew? Read this article to find out!
Conservation aims to protect nature for the benefit of all people. How can we save nature and use it at the same time?
This article is part of a four-part series on biodiversity consisting of the following articles: Biodiversity Deforestation Palm Oil (this article) Conservation Each has been taken from the Mongabay main site and adapted to meet 3rd grade science standards and 2nd grade reading standards. Ideally,…
This is a rainforest on the island of Borneo in the country of Malaysia. It is home to more than 4,500 species of plants and animals. Here are just three: 1) This is a baby Sumatran Rhino. It lives in the rainforest. A male rhino’s…
What Is Biodiversity? Why Is It Important? Take a walk outside your home or open your window. Sit and listen. How many different animal sounds do you hear? If you live in a city you may hear cats, dogs, squirrels, bees, flies, mosquitoes and several…
This article is part of a four-part series on biodiversity consisting of the following articles: Biodiversity (this article) Deforestation Palm Oil Conservation Each has been taken from the Mongabay main site and adapted to meet 3rd grade science standards and 2nd grade reading standards. Ideally,…
Note: this activity is associated with the lesson on exploring ecosystems. Overview Rainforest deforestation is a global phenomenon. Some of the reasons why deforestation occurs are: farming, agriculture cash crops, logging, mining, production of paper goods, urban development, etc. Everyone can make a difference in…
Rainforests and coral reefs The makers and movers of rain Groundbreaking research shows that rainforests and coral reefs create rainfall. Coral reefs and rainforests seem to have little in common. One is found in the ocean. The other is found on land. But, they are…
3rd–5th Grade (upper elementary/primary) Note: This is lesson 2 in a 4-part series on the water cycle, photosynthesis, exploring ecosystems, and scientific inquiry in local ecosystems. Find lessons 1, 3 and 4 here (click relevant link). Overview (a) What is photosynthesis and why is it important?…