DIVERSITY HOME PAGE

Diversity is a necessity of life and is all around us. Below are some Internet Sites which contain good resources. By its nature, it is a work in progress. More sites will be added when they are identified.

WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY?

This site explains the meaning of the words biological diversity and splits the concept into three components: Species Diversity, Genetic Diversity, and Ecosystem Diversity.

OCEANS - BODY SYSTEMS - WORLD FACTS - HOLIDAY CALENDAR - ANTARCTICA - CORAL REEFS - HAWAII - EARTH FROM SPACE - SOLAR SYSTEM TOUR

OCEAN PLANET

The Smithsonian Institute has an online exhibit which runs through January of 1996 entitled Ocean Planet. The next two links open up a great set of resources.

OCEAN SCIENCE

This link takes you to the heart of the OCEAN PLANET Museum. Here you will find incredible information about recent discoveries, explorations, you'll find out what lives in the ocean and where. This is a good site to learn about the geography of the world's oceans and includes some stunning satelite photographs. You will also be able to learn about Ocean Currents, including El Nino.

Oceans in Peril

This link deals with some of the threats to the Earth's environment, including the oceans of the world. You will also be able to find links to sources dealing with climate change, ozone depletion, coastal development, habitat destruction, fishing issues, and maritime pollution.

BODY SYSTEMS

There's a lot of diversity in BODY SYSTEMS.

. This link will take you to an exhibit from the Franklin Science Museum in Philadelphia. Here you will learn more about the circulatory system, the respiratory system, and the excretory system. There is also a good section dealing with the HEART

WORLD FACT BOOK

C I A

The CIA has information on all countries (no matter how small). This site is a MUST if you're looking for information on just about anywhere in the world.

CALENDAR OF HOLIDAYS

This is the KIDLINK calendar of holidays. It tells about holidays from around the world. It is written by children ages 10-15.

ANTARCTICA

In the winter of 1994/1995 research scientists in Antarctica and students from around the world participated in a program titled LIVE FROM ANTARCTICA. Below are several links which show information about the "least hospitable place on earth".

Field journals

This link will give you access to the scientists actual field journals from Antarctica.

Questions and answers

Workers from Antarctica answer questions from students and teachers about Antarctica.

Help, what do I do next?

The manual which scientists and researchers are given on how to survive in Antarctica.

CORAL REEFS

Coral Reefs

This site has valuable information about Coral Reefs and tropical waters.

HAWAII

Hawaii Big Island

If you're looking for information about Hawaii, this page is for you. It will lead you to info about flora and fauna,the land, people, sports and recreation, festivals and holidays, and also includes good maps. A GOOD SITE!

EARTH FROM SPACE

Views of the Earth from Space

This site will allow you to look at the diversity of the earth as seen from space. There are many images to look at.

A TOUR OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

SOLAR SYSTEM TOUR

This is a great tour of our solar system. Check it out!

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