Tiger Homes Sanctuary
http://www.tigerhomes.org/
This privately owned animal sanctuary hosts a number of live cameras with which site visitors may view the sanctuary's big cats and lemurs. Several camera angles are provided for each species to increase the opportunities to view the animals. The educational center includes general information about lions, tigers, and lemurs, as well as more specific information about each of the animals featured in the live cameras. Some of the sanctuary's animals were featured on Discovery Channel; those videos can also be viewed online. One disappointment, however, is that the site does not provide any information about where the sanctuary is located or how the animals were obtained. [AL]
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Open Heart
http://www.cosi.org/onlineExhibits/openHeart/heart.html
This Web site from the Columbus Medical Association Foundation provides a number of hands-on activities for visitors to "learn how the heart works, how the heart gets into trouble, what can be done to rescue it, and what you can do to keep your heart healthy." This is a robust site that is easy to navigate, and the interactive nature is attention grabbing. The medical glossary is a handy learning tool available at the bottom of each page. The subject matter is fairly advanced and is most suitable for high school and college students. [AL]
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Gulf of Maine Aquarium
http://octopus.gma.org/
The Gulf of Maine Aquarium Web site is an abundant resource on marine ecosystems. From communication strategies of marine mammals to coral reefs in Belize, the site uses descriptive text and vivid photos to explore a variety of topics related to ocean life. With each menu expanding into a number of further selections, the site is a maze of topics that allows users to navigate through a vast amount of information based on their own interests. Several of the sections include some classroom activities to make the site more useful for teachers. [AL]
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Sharkology
http://www.wallerkautsky.com/sharkology/index.html
Although this new site was developed by an unnamed source, it may be a useful site for those interested in learning about sharks. The site is available in both Swedish and English. The Biology section is the most extensive, with relatively brief text and diagrams of several topics, and numerous links for further reading. The Species section currently only features two species, the Great White Shark and Megamouth Shark. Another useful feature is the dictionary of terms, which makes the site more useful to a broad audience. [AL]
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ExplorA-Pond
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/pond/
ExplorA-Pond is an online opportunity for collaborative science among classrooms from around the world. Classrooms that register with the site can adopt a local pond and submit the results of one or more of the Pond Activities/ Lesson Plans. Regardless of whether your classroom chooses to register, the activities and lesson plans designed for K-6th graders provide a hands-on approach to science and math lessons. A virtual pond option is even provided in the event that it is impractical for classrooms to visit and survey a real local pond. [AL]
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The Virtual Body
http://medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
The Virtual Body from MEDtropolis.com is an interactive overview of some of the basic structure and function of the human body. The site, available in both English and Spanish, is a mix of information and activities focused on four areas -- the brain, skeleton, heart, and digestive tract. The site's extensive array of diagrams and images, as well as its interactive nature, enhance the site's appeal and educational potential. [AL]
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The Wild Ones
http://www.thewildones.org/index.html
This Web site from the Children's Education Program of Wildlife Trust has much to offer students and teachers. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, students can find information about animals, their habitats, and the scientists who study them. The Wild Ones network provides an opportunity for members to communicate with each other, contribute curriculum activities, and share ideas and resources. The Curriculum Library in the teachers section is one of the most beneficial parts of the Web site, with its numerous lesson plans mainly directed towards K-6th grades. [AL]
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Wolves At Our Door [.pdf]
http://www.digisys.net/users/marshaz/wolves/
This online curriculum, developed by an education professional, is a 10-day lesson plan for 3-5th graders. The main focus is wolves and their habitat, but the integrated curriculum also presents opportunities for learning assessment in other subject areas. Several Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf) files are included for download, including lesson plans for each of the 10 days. The section directed towards students is a useful place to have students begin their wolf research as it provides appropriate facts, links, and search tools. [AL]
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