Chapter 3
Principles of Ecology

  • Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/

    The EPA's Office of Water provides games and learning activities at this site, which is designed to teach kids about drinking water. Follow the link above and learn how to build your own aquifer and demonstrate how groundwater can become contaminated.

  • Center for Conservation Biology Network
    http://conbio.rice.edu/

    The Virtual Library of Biodiversity and Ecology includes information on biodiversity, ecology and the environment.

  • Simulation Server, Theoretical Ecology Information Outlet
    http://fisher.teorekol.lu.se/simulation_server/

    This site provides higher-level interactive ecological models. Access it by following the link to learn more. How are the dynamics of pollinator-plant interactions similar to those of predator-prey?

  • Fun with Lichens, Oregon State University
    http://mgd.cordley.orst.edu/hyperSQL/lichenland/index.html

    Follow the link above to visit Lichenland, where you can play a game to learn more about lichens and how to identify them. What is the difference between a Foliose thallus and a Fruticose thallus?