Second Grade - Science

Habitats

Zoom School Earth
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/
A wonderful fun filled in depth look at our planet. Full of facts and interesting information. Geared for Grade 2-3.
Ocean and Seas
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/ocean/
This site contains lots of great pictures, explanations and information on this habitat.
Biomes - Habitats
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/biomes/
This site cover facts and information on the Desert ,Tundra, Chaparral or scrub , Taiga or Coniferous Forest, Temperate Deciduous Forest  Grassland -Temperate Rain Forest, Tropical Rain Forest Wetlands  and Temperate ponds 

Landforms and Bodies of Water
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/geography/landforms/glossary.shtml
This site geared for Grade 2-3 is full of useful information, definitions and explanations on this interesting topic.

Desert
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/coloring/desert.shtml
This site cover the big deserts of the globe, with the animals that live in them.
Zoom School Rainforests
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/rainforest/
Full of facts and information on this interesting habitat, with pictures and excellent diagrams.
Virtual Habitats and their plants
http://www.panda.org/news_facts/education/
This site is full of information about the plants of the major habitat areas of the world and includes info on the animals
Ponding in the wetlands - Go virtual ponding
Virtual ponding - Move your net around the pond, and try and catch an animal by clicking your mouse. You can then check information about your new creature, or put it back in the pond.

Waterwatch - Clean the creek
Clean the creek - Can you make the creek healthy by taking out the things that do not belong? You can check your progress by using the Waterwatch Testing kit.

http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/lakes/index.htm
MGBnet - Ponds and Lakes

Natural Explorer - An excellent cite with a variety of online activities on various environments.

Pond Explorer - Check out this virtual activity on parts of a pond ecosystem.

Virtual Pond Dip
Click on the animals in the spoon (some are very tiny!) or click on the list to find out more information.

 

National Geographic Habitats Photo galleries on various habitats including Cities, Deserts, Forests, Fresh water, Oceans and Prairies.  

back
November 10, 2005
Page maintained by jmikton@asij.ac.jp