Links to Resources for Integrating Ecology Into Your Classroom
Kids do Ecology Ecolinks
Marine Mammals Links

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American Cetacean Society Cetacean Curriculum – A teacher's guide to introducing students to whales, dolphins, and porpoises in the classroom (Free registration).

BRIDGE – An ocean of teacher-approved marine education resources.

The Discovery Channel – Online educational resources, lesson plans, and video.

The Educators Reference Desk – Grade-specific lesson plans and resource guides for levels from K-12.

Endangered Species Lesson and Collaboration – developed for the Kids do Ecology program.

EnviroLink – A wealth of environmental on-line resources.

esturaries.gov – Includes virtual field trips, curricula, multimedia resources.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Educators – Web site for formal and non-formal educators that includes links to Boy Scout and Girl Scout recognition certificates, curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, professional development opportunities, and background information.

USDA Farm Service Agency – Games, puzzles, quizzes, cooking tips, fun food facts and articles to help better understand farming and agriculture.

Guide to the Animal Kingdom for Students and Educators – A simplified classification scheme for the whole animal kingdom.

Institute for Ecosystem Studies – A useful list of resources for school and backyard ecology activities.

Journey North - Teaching tools to accompany this website which engages students as field observers in the study of wildlife migration and seasonal change.

Lesson Planet – The largest directory of lesson plans on the web.

Monterey Bay Aquarium – Teacher resources and programs focused on marine ecosystems, animals and birds.

The National Wildlife Federation – Tips and resources for developing Schoolyard Habitats, outdoor classrooms where educators and students learn to attract and support local wildlife.

NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program – Coral reef information and lesson plans for educators.

OceanLink - Lesson plans, newsletters for kids, project ideas from the Banfield Marine Sciences Center in British Colombia.

OceansLive Teachers/National Marine Sanctuary Program and National Geographics' Oceans for Life – marine education lesson plans and videos highlighting cutting-edge research, maritime heritage, cultural resources and environmental issues in our national marine sanctuaries.

Rainforest Alliance School Curriculum - Curricula and resources to help students understand how rainforests contribute to our collective well-being.

San Diego Zoo.org – Teachers’ Lounge – Online resources and information about animals.

Sea World Adventure Park – Online and mail-order educational resources for the classroom.

Science Fair Resources

Smithsonian National Zoological Park – Conservation Central – Resources and lesson plans focused on habitats, biodiversity and conservation.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park – Migratory Bird Center – English- & Spanish-language information about birds, plus related classroom lessons, activities, educational tools & games.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park – Biodiversity Science in the Classroom – Biodiversity lesson plans and outdoor activities to teach science and math skills to grades 3 - 6.

Whale Trackers – a series of documentary programs that explore the lives of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The website offers educational materials, videos, a photo gallery, and more.

WildLink – Suggested reading list of books to teach students about science.