Web Links

Chapter 2: Principles of Ecology

Web Links

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Welcome to the United States Environmental Protection Agency

This is the Web site for the EPA, the government's ecology agency. Visit this site and find out how you can make your environment better. Plan a project with your class to help the environment in your area.
( http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/top2.html&link=http://www.epa.gov )

Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA's Office of Water provides games and learning activities at this site, which is designed to teach kids about drinking water. Follow the link above and learn how to build your own aquifer and demonstrate how groundwater can become contaminated.
( http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/ )

Nearctica; The Natural World of North America

This comprehensive site covers many aspects of the natural world by combining original information and web links. Visit the "ecology" page and learn about the three categories of biodiversity. Visit some of the biodiversity web links and design an advertising flyer aimed at people interested in biodiversity and ecology.
( http://www.nearctica.com/ecology/biodiver/biodiv.htm )

Conservation International

This site is provided by a nonprofit organization promoting worldwide biodiversity conservation. What is the Rapid Assessment Program?
( http://www.conservation.org/ )

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Population Connection

Visit the Population Connection website to learn about human population issues worldwide. Learn more about population and the environment by selecting the Population Connection Fact Sheets. How often are billion people added to Earth's total population? What are some of the damaging human impacts to ecosystems?
( http://www.populationconnection.org/ )

Fun with Lichens, Oregon State University

Follow the link above to visit Lichenland, where you can play a game to learn more about lichens and how to identify them. What is the difference between a Foliose thallus and a Fruticose thallus?
( http://mgd.nacse.org/hyperSQL/lichenland/ )

World Population

This site contains a Java applet that continually updates to show the current world population. You can compare today's world population with any date since January 1, 1970. What was the world's population when you were born? How much has the world's population increased since then?
( http://sunsite.unc.edu/lunarbin/worldpop/ )

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Everglades National Park

Part of the National Park Services' web site, this section is the official page for Everglades National Park. How big is the Everglades National Park?
( http://www.nps.gov/ever/ )

South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force

This web page is devoted to an organization supporting the Everglades and other South Florida ecosystems. Look up their calendar of current events and find out what is currently being done for South Florida ecosystems.
( http://www.sfrestore.org/ )

Everglades Information Network

The Everglades Information Network is a program of library and information services in support of research, restoration, and resource management of the south Florida environment. Visit the digital library on this site to find out what current research is being conducted in the Everglades.
( http://everglades.fiu.edu/ )

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Endangered and Threatened Species in the United States

This site is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Scroll down to the link for amphibians and choose the species that you want more information about. What mammal species are currently listed as candidates for being listed as endangered or threatened?
( http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html )

Endangered and Threatened Amphibians in Texas

Visit this site to learn about the amphibians that are in decline in Texas. Click on the links to find out more about each species. Make a table that lists each species, it's habitat, and why it is listed on the endangered or threatened list.
( http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/endang/animals/reptile.htm )