Print this Web Links Activity Log to record your findings. In order to view and print these activities, it is necessary to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this, get the free download now. Click the Techie Toolbox for tips and help to make the most of your time on the Web. Unit 2: Ecology   Chapter 3: Communities and Biomes   p. 66 Glacier This site provides information about research in Antarctica. Follow the link to learn about what an expedition to Antarctica is like. How do you get there? What do you wear? Coral Reef Fishes Follow the link above to learn about the fishes of coral reefs. How many types of feeding groups are there in a coral reef? What do the fish in each group eat? Ocean Planet, Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution maintains this online museum exhibit about oceans. Access the site and find out how many ways ocean habitats are being destroyed. What's it Like Where You Live? This site, maintained by the Missouri Botanical Garden, has a user-friendly format. Each biome section contains maps and facts specific to that biome. Choose one of the six biomes and learn about that biome. Prepare a brief report to share with your classmates about your selected biome. p. 90 Yellowstone National Park Part of the National Park Services' web site, this section is the official page for Yellowstone National Park. When was Yellowstone National Park founded? Yellowstone National Park Visit the official website of Yellowstone National Park and learn about current issues in the park. Select one of the issues and write a summary of what you learn. Sierra Club - John Muir This page has an extensive biography of John Muir, including a comprehensive fact sheet on his life and streaming audio clips. What are the titles of some of John Muir's books and what are these books about? p. 89 Shades of Green: Earth's Forests - Ecological Succession This brief slideshow focusing on ecological succession is a portion of a larger ecology presentation. Review this site and describe three different events that can lead to ecological succession. p. 34 Unit 2: Ecology Welcome to the United States Environmental Protection Agency This is the Web site for the EPA, the government's ecology agency. Visit this site and find out how you can make your environment better. Plan a project with your class to help the environment in your area. Major Biomes of the World This site gives a detailed overview of the different biomes of the world. Visit this site and create a showcase in your school that demonstrates the different biomes. World Population This site contains a Java applet that continually updates to show the current world population. You can compare today's world population with any date since January 1, 1970. What was the world's population when you were born? How much has the world's population increased since then? Conservation International This site is provided by a nonprofit organization promoting worldwide biodiversity conservation. What is the Rapid Assessment Program? World Resources Institute: Biodiversity Learn what causes biodiversity loss and how it can be prevented. View the WRI nature photos of coral reef and Indonesian species.   Additional Unit Research Links Seven Bioscience Challenges - Articles in Bioscience At this site, sponsored by BioScience Productions, Inc., you can explore issues such as biodiversity, the environment, genomics, biotechnology, and evolution. Choose a topic and read some of the articles in that category. What are some of the major issues concerning biologists today? Write a report on your topic and present it to the class.