Volcanoes Volcanic Panic students learn about the development of Earth's volcanoes by touring volcano websites. Grassland Explorer - There are lots of minibeasts here. Virtual Pond Dip - Learn about the animals that inhabit the pond. Students study five animals and identify adaptations that help animals find food, drink or retain water, have shelter, keep warm or cool down, and breathe. Students explore the ways organisms interact to form food chains and see these interactions displayed in an energy pyramid.
Students select and research a new Amazonian species to add to the online database.
On the Trail of the Missing Ozone - important facts presented in cartoon form Fuel for Thought students learn about traditional and innovative energy resources while considering the impact on the environment of using different energy resources. Students are challenged to develop an environmentally sensitive plan to provide power for a hypothetical camp to be built in Amazonia. Students publish their completed plans on the Internet. Gives a description of each of the steps of the scientific method. Students investigate everything from energy-saving ideas to the design of alternative fuel vehicles.