Living Things

Cartoon characters take you on a tour of cells, DNA, RNA and biological techniques.

Enter the world of Science Bob to try home experiments, visit his on-line lab and get answers to your science questions.

The complete nature and wildlife resource featuring the Audubon Guides to plants and animals, outdoor planner and destination guide, habitat Guide, eCards, and newsletters.

Provides a visual journey through the stages of human development from conception to birth.

Fun and interactive site to help kids appreciate science. Why are snakes like lizards, and monkeys like moose? Find out here.

Describes microbiology, the rain forest and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Also in French, German, and Spanish.

A site intended to teach users about biology and biotechnology. Includes some educational illustrations and animations that can be downloaded by teachers and other educators for use in their curriculum.

Provides interactive quizzes on topics such as cell biology, organ systems, ecology, and photosynthesis.

Offers a few facts such as how an insect breaths to why a chameleon can change it's color.

Offers news about plants, animals, and other life science issues. Also includes pop quizzes, and pictures. Site is available in Spanish.

Online activities, labs and tutorials. Site available in Spanish.

Links to information about each of the kingdoms and a glossary of terms.

Classification of organisms. Has diagrams showing where all organisms fit into the evolutionary tree.

Information on North American animals and plants with illustrations, text, activities, and access to a naturalist.

Facts, in-depth articles, ask-a-scientist forum, archive of answers and newsletter on oceans and ocean life.

Learn about wild animals through online fun and games.

Online activities for learning biology, including animated cartoons, an evolution simulation laboratory, and drag-and-drop quizzes.

A look at individual organisms, communities, populations, species, and ecological food webs.

Introduces the natural history of the sea through a fun game.

Includes guidelines for incubating and candling eggs, photos, movies, egg cam, and resources. Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.

Educational web version of the Visitor's Center exhibit at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Includes information on rainforest mammals, frogs, birds and plants.

Well organized and illustrated general biology text from Estrella Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona. Advanced, but very clearly explained and illustrated.

Provides concise information on all aspects of biology, from biochemistry and body systems to plants and history.

A Natural Science reference site for middle school students. Includes topic chapters, facts and figures, questions and quizzes. Quick search and index search available, as well as an Internet guide.

Contains information books, quick fact sheets, and the small wonders that are born at SeaWorld.

Cells, microbiology, the scientific method, invertebrates, plants, and vertebrates. There is also an extensive section with examples of different species. Offers downloads and online activities.

Learn about Louisiana wetlands, and the plants and animals that live there. Includes coloring pages, maps, and aerial photographs.

A nature reserve in Western Australia lets you look for a wallaby and colour a picture of native plants and animals.

Read about moose, wild turkeys, mosquitos, hummingbirds, and bears. Learn about habitat and wildlife biology. Color a bat, falcon, warbler, or eagle.

Hidden picture of canopy critters, Ask Dr. Canopy, leaf and bark rubbings, poetry, and conservation tips.

A volunteer project that observes and records natural history events such as plants flowering, birds returning, frogs peeping, and weather events. Offers a field guide, graphs, maps, and reasons for the project.

Has tutorials and problem sets for learning biochemistry, cell, developmental, human, and molecular biology, Mendelian genetics, and immunology.

Provides an introduction to phylogeny, geologic time, and evolution.

Games, music, brainteasers, and other activities that introduce children to the impact of the environment on health.

Features learning activities about plants, space geology, veterinary science, parasites, ecology, sea otters, pollen, and using a virtual telescope to view genetic material.

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment. The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and ...[2007/06/24]

... living things interact with each other and with their neighborhood. All living things ... Living Things in The Classroom. Use the Keyword Index and Teacher ...[2008/11/07]

Amazon.com: What Are Food Chains and Webs? (Science of Living Things): Bobbie Kalman, Jacqueline Langille: Books ... The Science of Living Things series ...[2008/11/11]

Yahooligans! Music is the complete kids' guide to music online, including artist bios and photos, the latest music ... Science and Nature - Living Things ...[2008/11/20]

Taxonomy is the science of grouping or organizing things. ... 3 Characteristics of Living Things. 11 Comparing the Five Kingdoms. 4 Mystery Movie ...[2003/02/12]

... to help revise for the Living Things section of the KS2 National Tests in Science ... Skip to main content. Text only version of this page. Access keys ...[2008/11/10]

Cells and Living Things WebQuest. Virginia Science SOL 5.5 ... Five Kingdoms of Living Things: http://vilenski.org/science/safari. http://www.biology4kids.com ...[2006/07/18]

Science. Living Things. Dinosaurs. Are you a big fan of dinosaurs? ... Smithsonian Education's Science and Nature Page - Learn about the different ...[2008/11/05]

Back to: Science California Science Grade 4. Living Things Need Energy. Living Things and Their Environment. Rocks and Minerals. Slow Changes on Earth ...[2008/10/24]

Science Headlines. Harcourt Brace. Living Things. Ecosystems. Animal Adaptations. Electricity ... LIVING THINGS. Cell Gallery. Cells Alive. BrainPOP: cell structure ...[2008/09/08]