Interactions in the Environment

Explore a virtual pond dip. Tips to examine freshwater microorganisms. Table of organisms explained.

An online game that explains the food chain.

On-line pond dip with lesson plans and other links. Graphics and descriptions of pond animals.

• Printable activity booklets
• Virtual Pond Dip
• Teacher Notes with excellent links
  Exploring Pond Habitats
  http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/pondexplorer/pond-cross.html
  Click the graphic to investigate the areas of the pond then click on the words on the right hand side to see drawings and read about the pond animals.
• Identification key of pond animals
• Research Skills Activity Sheet

Students can monitor the movement of the caribou, peregrine falcon, polar bear, and leatherback sea turtle. The site includes lesson plans, role cards, printable tracking journals.