Animals     [back to menu]

Animal Behavior

• Animal Biology: The Electronic Zoo - great site for animal biology! From birds to insects to all kinds of wildlife, you'll find it here.
• Animal Communication - Dragonfly Pond page on wolf communication
• Animal Conservation: AZA's Website - the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's website for kids.
• Migration: Journey North - a fantastic site on phenology and migration of all kinds of critters, from insects to birds. Observe seasonal changes and record your own class' observations!
• Phenology Web Links - a great list of phenology links from ATTRA including information on the relationship between animals and seasonal climate changes

Mammals

• Bats: Bat Conservation International
• Bats: Bat Conservation of Wisconsin (BAT C.O.W.) - information about the bats of Wisconsin, building bat houses, and links to other bat sites
• Deer: World of White Tailed Deer - information on the DNR educational trunks available state wide
• Wolves: International Wolf Center - you can learn about and track wolves online!
• Wolves: Timber Wolf - Information on Wisconsin's Timber Wolves from the DNR's EEK! webpage
• Wolves: Information from Dragonfly Pond on wolf communication behaviors

Birds

• Classroom Feeder Watch - a project of Cornell University that involves classes from all over the country in learning about bird ecology and behavior, and the scientific method
• Humming birds: Operation Rubythroat - initiative for studying the behavior and habitat distribution of the Rubythroated Hummingbird
• Owls, Barred: raising family
• Wisconsin Winter Birds

Insects

• Butterflies:North American Butterfly Association
• Butterflies:Butterflies of Wisconsin - USGS compiled list of Wisconsin's different butterflies, including pictures and descriptions
• Butterflies:Monarch Watch
• Gypsy Moth - info from the DNR
• Gypsy Moth: Alien Profile - DNR EEK! page
• Gypsy Moth in Wisconsin - the UW-Extension provides info on the control and history of these alien invaders
• Insects and Worms: Yucky Bug World! - great site for resources and lessons about the world of creepy invertebrates. Fun!

Other

• Microbes
• Endangered Species of Wisconsin
• Fish: Great Lakes Fish - learn about the native freshwater fish of the Great Lakes as well as invasive species
• Spiders: Webs of Life - from the Dragonfly Pond website

Plants and Fungi      [back to menu]

• Fungi: Fun Facts About Fungi - Facts, games and puzzles to help you learn about fungi
• Garlic Mustard - Nature Net's one information source for middle school science activities pertaining to student led research and eradication of garlic mustard
• Plants: UW-Wisconsin Vascular Plants/ Wisconsin State Herbarium
• Phenology Web Links - a great list of phenology links from ATTRA including information on the relationship between plants and seasonal climate changes
• PLANTWATCH - great source of info about phenology and plant diversity at this web site, sponsored by the Devonian Botanical Garden in Alberta, Canada
• Trees: Wisconsin Champion Tree Program - information about the biggest trees in the state, including techniques for measuring your own champion trees
• Trees - Activities and information about tree shapes, seed dispersal and more from Dragonfly Pond

Ecology      [back to menu]

• Ecosystems - from the Environmental Literacy Council
• Hide and Seek - camouflage as a tool for survival
• Mars Millennium Project - challenges students and teachers to imagine and create the first community for 100 earthlings on Mars in the year 2030. Interdisciplinary learning that encourages kids to think about community... a neat educational opportunity!

Biodiversity      [back to menu]

• Biodiversity - The Environmental Literacy Council
• Biodiversity Project, The - organization working to inform people about the importance of biodiversity
• Endangered Species of Wisconsin
• Family Ties - basic information about genetics and family relationships among chimpanzees

Habitats      [back to menu]

Forest

• Forests - from the Environmental Literacy Council
• Forest Virtual Library - index of topics related to forest management research and issues
• Learning, Experiences, and Activities in Forestry (LEAF) - Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program
• USDA Forest Service: Conservation Education - forest-focused conservation curricula
• Wisconsin Forests - from the DNR Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) website
• Wisconsin Forest Resource Education Alliance - provides forest related curricula and links to forest information

Prairie

• On the Prairie - a wealth of info about prairie ecosystems
• Wisconsin's Prairies - from the DNR Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) website

Urban/School Yard

• Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program... at the National Wildlife Federation - all the info you need to turn your school yard into a wonderful habitat for birds, butterflies and more!
• Schoolyard Habitat Restoration: Earth Partnership for Schools - UW-Arboretum program for supporting teachers in schoolyard restoration projects

Wetlands/Aquatic

• Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education -
  provides access to information about Great Lakes
  environmental subjects
• Lake Habitats - learn about lake life from the DNR Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) website
• Wetlands - information on Wisconsin's wetlands from the DNR
• Wetlands: Wonderlands not Wastelands - information from the DNR Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) website

Other

• Animal Houses - information on the ways animals make houses for themselves

Climate      [back to menu]

• Air and Climate - The Environmental Literacy Council
• El Nino: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
• Geostationary Satellite - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Ice and Snow - information and activities relating to ice and snow from the Dragonfly Pond website
• National Snow and Ice Data - NSIDC provides cryospheric data and information gathered from such sources as remote sensing instruments, ground measurements, and models.
• Phenology Web Links - a great list of phenology links from ATTRA that deal with the relationship between seasonal climate changes and plants and animals
• Tornado Project, The
• Weather Central, Inc. - see a view from the live skycam in Madison! Get information on how weather data is collected, monitored and communicated to communities in southern Wisconsin.
• Weather Works - This is a project for students to collect weather data, tabulate their results, and share their results via e-mail.

Geology      [back to menu]

• Geological Society of America - earth science lesson plans and educational resources for K-12
• UC-Berkeley Museum of Paleontology: Online Geology Exhibit
• Volcanoes

Geography     [back to menu]

• Exploring Wisconsin Our Home - geography links, activities for students and downloadable maps for classroom use
• Navigation - learn about some of the tools people and animals use to navigate their physical environment
• Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program - interdisciplinary curricula available for kids to explore the geography, culture and environmental issues of countries all over the world.
• Wisconsin: Celebrating People, Place and Past - this site offers a number of multimedia curriculum resources that deal with the cultural history and geography of Wisconsin

Space      [back to menu]

• Astronomy - the Science Education Gateway offers lesson plans for learning about our solar system and beyond. Sponsored by the U.C. Berkeley Space Sciences Lab. Mostly for Middle and High School students.
• NASA's Quest Project - get your class involved with space research and other activities on line
• Space - Space links and activities from Dragonfly Pond

Water      [back to menu]

General

• Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education -
  provides access to information about Great Lakes
  environmental subjects
• Educating Young People About Water - water curricula
  compiled by the UW-Extension
• Get Wet! Investigate Water - information and activities about a host of water related topics from the Dragonfly Pond website
• Water - The Environmental Literacy Council
• Water Resources of the United States - from the USGS

Aquatic Habitats

• Lake Habitats - information about lake life from the DNR
• Lakes:UW-Extension Lakes Program - information about lake ecology, human impacts on lakes, and the Adopt-a-Lake program for students
• Wetlands - information on Wisconsin's wetlands including their importance for maintaining water quality from the DNR.

Groundwater and Watersheds

• Groundwater: The Goundwater foundation - educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater
• Groundwater Information - Wisconsin DNR provides information, worksheets, an online quiz and other resources for learning about Wisconsin's groundwater
• Groundwater: Portage County Groundwater  - UW-Steven's Point and Portage County, WI have developed a website with groundwater curricula and fun activities
• Groundwater and Drinking Water - from the EPA, a kids' and teachers' page with lesson plans and cool activities for kids to learn about where their water comes from
• Watersheds: Edgewood Watershed Education Connection - watershed information and activities
• Watersheds: UW-Steven's Point Center for Watershed Science and Education - water education links and information 

Water Quality and Protection

• Community Water Education and Action Opportunities - neatly compiled DNR list and description of water-related programs around the state, including groundwater, wetland, lake, stream/river, and general programs
• Wisconsin Groundwater Guardian Program - volunteer program for protecting groundwater resources
• Give Water a Hand - information for getting youths involved in the improvement of local water quality
• Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) - provides resources for developing school-based water monitoring programs and a place to store water monitoring data
• Water Action Volunteers - Wisconsin statewide program providing guidelines for citizen-based water related volunteer activities and information about the importance of and methods of assessing water quality
• Water: - UW Extension's water resources programs

People and the Environment     [back to menu]

Conservation

• Earth Day Every Day
• Environment and Society - from the Environmental Literacy Council
• Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail - Five regional trails will use existing roads and custom maps to guide nature travelers to the best of Wisconsin's wildlife watching areas.
• Jane Goodall Institute - founded by the famous scientist, this institute has the mission of equipping people to make informed, compassionate action to improve the environment
• National Environmental Education Week - the largest organized environmental education event in U.S. history
• Orion Society, The - organization with the mission of promoting the nature and community
• Protecting the Plant - Dragonfly Pond unit on things people can do to protect the environment
• Public Lands Day - the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands American’s enjoy.
• Recycling and Waste Reduction - the UW-Extension's faculty provide accurate information on their Infosource website about recycling procedures around Wisconsin and information for reducing consumer waste.
• Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative -A main objective of the NABCI was to link bird conservation efforts in the United States with similar efforts in Canada and Mexico

Culture

• Culture of Wisconsin - Wisconsin: Celebrating People, Place and Past - this site offers a number of multimedia curriculum resources that deal with the cultural history and geography of Wisconsin
• Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program - interdisciplinary curricula available for kids to explore the geography, culture and environmental issues of countries all over the world.
• People and Plants - information on how indigenous cultures have traditionally made use of plants for survival

Energy

• Energy - The US Dept. of Energy's Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy network (EREN) for kids!
• Energy - from the Environmental Literacy Council
• K-12 Energy Education Program  KEEP
• Solar Energy - connect to solar energy companies, search for other s.e. links and use this informative guide to the world of solar energy

Waste/Pollution

• Air: Where's Our Air - DNR created CD-Rom on Air Quality
• Garbage - find out how to improve next year's environmental record, how waste is handled and test your knowledge on hazardous waste we generate in our homes and try to shrink a landfill
• Pollution Prevention - Information from the UW-Extension Environmental Resources Center
• Recycling and Waste Reduction - the UW-Extension's faculty provide accurate information on their Infosource website about recycling procedures around Wisconsin and information for reducing consumer waste.
• Solid & Hazardous Waste Education - from UW Extension
• Waste Management - from the Environmental Literacy Council

Other

• Earthwatch Radio - two-minute long radio programs providing information featuring science and the environment
• Food - info about the relationship between food and the environment from the Environmental Literacy Council
• Global Change: Aspen Global Change Institute - organization dedicated to advancing understanding of global change and the role of humans
• Land Use - from the Environmental Literacy Council
• Mars Millennium Project - challenges students and teachers to imagine and create the first community for 100 earthlings on Mars in the year 2030. Interdisciplinary learning that encourages kids to think about community... a neat educational opportunity!
• News: Why? Files - the inside science scoop on stories in the news
• Politics: United Nations CyberSchoolBus - neat for global political, social and environmental issues
• Software for environmental awareness - searchable database of teaching software on a number of environmental subjects

Art and the Environment     [back to menu]

Music

• Walkin' Jim - an environmentally concerned musician who shares his close relationship with nature to others through his art

Writing

• Leopold Education Project (LEP) - innovative EE curriculum based on the classic writings of the renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold.
• Wisconsin River of Words - has the mission of promoting the appreciation of water resources through artistic expression