Chapter 3: Principles of Ecology - Weblinks - Biology: The Dynamics of Life 1998

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Chapter 3: Principles of Ecology

Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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
The Virtual Library of Biodiversity and Ecology includes information on biodiversity, ecology and the environment.

Everglades National Park
Check out this site for more information about the Everglades. Click on "in depth" and then on "the Everglades ecosystem" from the menu. How many endangered species live in the park? What efforts are being made to protect them?

Fun with Lichens, Oregon State University
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?