Resources to support S2 Science Biodiversity Investigation

Learning Resource

Click  here  to downlaod a copy of the learning resource   (revised September 2019)

This booklet is designed to guide you through your research for the Biodiversity research project. It also has space to plan, record and organise the information you need

Download your own copy of the booklet and save it to your OneDrive

Use it to record information on the habitat you have chosen to research

Recommended resources for information

Use these resources to find information on the habitat you have chosen to investigate:

Books available from the Campus Library to support your investigation:

         

Choosing a habitat to research

           World Biomes  This website, from a commercial organisation, has been included because it has a useful map showing where different habitats are found across the world.

          Fact Monster A basic introduction to each of the world’s biomes. From a company which sells educational resources

                   University of California This webpage  has links which will take you to simple, clear explanations of the world’s main biomes

 Missouri Botanical Garden Excellent, well laid-out information. Use the links on the left hand side of the page for more information on each habitat. Highly recommended

          Exploring Nature This website has a good introduction to the various habitats, or biomes, with maps and information about the species of animas and plants which can be found in each. Developed by a science academic. To view pages properly, you need a subscription. If you think our Library should pay for a subscription to this site, please let Ms Newbury know

                    National Geographic  Information on all the  major habitats, with great photos and videos, from National Geographic

            Enchanted  Learning This website has lots of adverts, and the layout could be better, but it has some good information on habitats, and is particularly good for information on animals which can be found in each habitat.  From an educational company

Animals

   World Wildlife Fund  The WWF looks at a range of animals from different continents and environments

UK Habitats

      BBC – Hands on nature    Excellent information on a range of habitats found in the UK. Please note – this is an archived site, and the information is no longer updated

Scottish Habitats

Ecosystems

              BBC   A map of the different types of British ecosystems, from BBC Bitesize

             BBC Bitesize A straightforward definition of ecosystems from BBC Bitesize

Environmental Organisations

          The Scottish Environmental    Protection Agency  

SEPA looks at a range of biodiversity issues in Scotland

           Scottish Natural Heritage Information on climate  change and its impact on habitats  and species

             Scottish Natural Heritage – habitat definitions Definitions of Scotland’s various habitats, from Scottish Natural Heritage

           Scottish Natural Heritage – most important species Discover which species and habitats in Scotland are considered of most importance for biodiversity conservation.

            Scotland’s Environment Looks at Scotland’s different environments, and the plants and animals which live there

           The Joint Nature Conservation CommitteeThis list  shows all the habitats and species known to exist in the UK

           Scottish Natural HeritageInformation on Scotland’s different landforms and habitats, from Scottish Natural Heritage

            Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful looks at a range of environmental topics, including Biodiversity

             Biodiversity:spotlight on Scotland  Science Scotland looks at a range of biodiversity issues

  Scottish Forestry Looks at issues concenring Scotland’s forests

   Scottish Wildlife Trust has information on Scotland’s wildlife, the threats it faces and what the Trust is doing to help

  Woodland Trust Scotland Information from the Woodland Trust on various woodland habitats and the animal and plant forms that are found there

            National Trust for Scotland how the NTS protects Scotland’s countryside and wildlife

Ecosystems

Coast and seas

       Scottish Natural Heritage SNH looks at environmental issues concerning coasts and seas