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Canadian Ecology Links
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Biodiversity Bingo!
http://www.rom.on.ca/quiz/biobingo/
This web site offers children a game where they match pictures of animals on the "Biodiversity Bingo Card" with their habitats. The Royal Ontario Museum created the site.
Canada's Aquatic Environments
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/
This web site provides information about Canada's aquatic plants and animals, and the effect humans have on aquatic environments. The site is user-friendly and includes beautiful drawings and photographs.
Canada's Arctic
http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/
"Although the Arctic comprises more than a third of our nation, most Canadians have only a superficial knowledge of our polar regions." This web site includes maps, news, and images of Canada's polar environment and arctic organisms.
Canadian Biodiversity Information Network (CBIN) -- Bilingual
http://www.cbin.ec.gc.ca/cbin/html/
The network "contains Biodiversity information and data from across the country." This web site provides useful information and tools, such as a list of biodiversity networks and an easy-to-use search engine. CBIN is a division of Environment Canada.
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~otto/CSEE.html
The society "is a non-partisan group of practicing ecologists and evolutionary biologists throughout Canada." This web site includes news, links, job information, and an excellent educational resource page.
Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research
http://www.cnfer.on.ca/
"The Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research . . . is a research unit of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources . . . located at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario." The scientists at the centre study the effects of the lumber industry on the northern forest ecosystem. This web site includes information about the centre's staff, projects, and publications.
EcoKids Online
http://ecokids.earthday.ca/pub/splash.cfm
This web site offers information about important environmental issues, such as climate change and pollution. The site also includes games, an "eco-calendar," and a section for parents and teachers.
Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network -- Bilingual
http://eqb-dqe.cciw.ca/
This Environment Canada web site "strives to facilitate cooperation and a holistic approach to ecological inquiry and ecosystem understanding." The site includes a list of past publications, newsletters, articles, maps and ecological monitoring information.
Ecosystem Diversity
http://www.livingbasin.com/history/ecosystem%20diversity/diversity.htm
This web site defines the terrestrial ecozones of Canada, with an emphasis on the ecoregions of British Columbia.
Ecosystem Information -- Bilingual
http://ecoinfo.org/
"At this site you will find information related to ecosystems in the Pacific and Yukon Region. This includes state of the environment reporting, environmental indicators, and programs and reports on ecosystem science, monitoring and research." The web site is from Environment Canada.
Ecosystem Management in Canada's National Parks
http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/natress/ENV_CON/ECO_MAN/ECO_MANE.HTM
This Parks Canada web site explains how ecosystem management in national parks differs from ecosystem management of other land. The site includes information on ecosystem management, restoration, and monitoring.
Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) -- Bilingual
http://www.umanitoba.ca/institutes/fisheries/
The ELA is a non-government organization that seeks to "to better understand global threats to the environment through knowledge gained from whole-ecosystem, experimental, scientific research" and "to monitor and demonstrate the impacts of human activities on watersheds and lakes." This web site includes information about the organization's research, members, and publications. The site offers educational resources for students of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions.
Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council
http://www.geoec.org/
The members of council are "educators who are interested in outdoor education and teaching about the environment." This web site lists upcoming conferences and workshops. The site also offers free "lesson plans on global and environmental education topics."
Great Lakes Kids -- Bilingual
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/greatlakeskids/glk-welcome-page.html
"Made up of five lakes (Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan), the Great Lakes are one of the world's most precious natural resources. This web site will give you a chance to explore our Great Lakes, and learn more about this incredible ecosystem." The site includes games, quizzes, and information about the Great Lakes. Environment Canada created this web site.
Les milieux humides -- French
http://darwin.cyberscol.qc.ca/Centre/Milieux/Milieux.htm
This web site emphasizes the importance of preserving Canada's wetland ecosystems.
The National Atlas of Canada - Wetlands -- Bilingual
http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/facts/
"Wetlands, which occupy 6% of the earth's land and freshwater surface, play a major role in maintaining the stability of the global environment." This web site clearly describes the ecosystems of Canada's wetlands. The site also contains a useful glossary of terms and resource links for teachers.
Ontario Society for Environmental Education (OSEE)
http://www.osee.org/
The goal of the society is "to help develop a population that is aware of, and concerned about, the environment; to create knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivations and commitment to work, both individually and collectively, toward solutions of our current environmental problems and the prevention of new ones." This web site provides information about environmental workshops, resources, journals, and conferences.
Wild BC
http://www.hctf.ca/wild.htm
Wild BC is a provincially sponsored educational program. It's mission is to "increase the environmental literacy of British Columbians by providing educational opportunities, by fostering appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the natural world, and by encouraging responsible actions concerning the environment." This web site provides information about the program's workshops and events. The site includes an activity page for kids and resource links for teachers.
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