Living things find a way to live off the land. Not with artificial flavoring or stuff like that. Beware though...it may not last--unless we take good care of it.

THE NATURE OF LIVING THINGS

Viruses
Learn that viruses depend on other living things.

Biological Adaptations
Learn that biological adaptations include changes in structures, behaviors, or physiology that enhance reproductive success in a particular environment.

Classification
Learn that the classification of living things is based on a given set of criteria and is a tool for understanding biodiversity and interrelationships.

Interactions of Organisms
Learn that the interactions of organisms with each other and with the nonliving parts of their environments result in the flow of energy and the cycling of matter throughout the system.

LIMITED NATURAL RESOURCES

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Learn that some resources are renewable and others are nonrenewable.

Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Learn that all biotic and abiotic factors are interrelated and that if one factor is changed or removed, it impacts the availability of other resources within the system.

Changes in Resources
Learn that a brief change in the limited resources of an ecosystem may alter the size of a population or the average size of individual organisms and that long-term change may result in the elimination of animal and plant populations inhabiting the Earth.

Science/How Living Things Interact with their Environment

Standard 1: The student understands the competitive, interdependent, cyclic nature of living things in the environment.
(SC.G.1.3)

Standard 2: The student understands the consequences of using limited natural resources. (SC.G.2.3)

Dino Directory This is a database of dinosaur information. Students can search by time period, body type or location.

Exploring the Environment This inquiry-based learning site, supported by NASA, presents environmental earth science lessons.

eNature From the National Audobon Society. Includes access to field guides for more than 4800 species of plants and animals.

Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database This site includes animal information, educational resources, and more.

Ocean Planet This website is an online version of the touring exhibit by the Smithsonian Institute. "This exhibition reminds us that in ways we may never have even considered, we're all seafarers, and it offers us ways to become more seaworthy--to think about what everyone can do to conserve the Ocean Planet."

Gray's Anatomy -- Bartleby.com This online edition of the classic book includes illustrations and is searchable by keyword.

Living Things This site includes information about many living things including animals and plants.

What Is Photosynthesis This site includes a wealth of information on photosythesis.

bioSURF This site is based on a biology book of the same name. It is highly interactive and attractive and is separated into life science units.

Frog Dissection Worried about dissection? Think it is nasty, gross, and...ewww? Examine a frog and dissect it on the net. No nasty smells, no guts...just you and your keyboard.

The Journey North This annual Internet-based journey provides students with an exciting way to study wildlife migration and seasonal change.

Ewe 2: A Case Study This inquiry-based activity has students asking the question: "Where do I stand on the issue of cloning?"

Human Genetics: A Worldwide Search for the Dominant Trait A collaborative project in which students will be given the opportunity to study genetics in the same manner that scientists do.

National Geographic WildWorld At this site, students can learn up-to-date information about the most rare and endangered areas in the world.

The Great Plant Escape This site "introduces students to plant science and increases their understanding of how foods grow. Activities enhance student's math, science, language arts, social studies, music and art."--University of Illinois Extension