{"id":825,"date":"2020-04-22T11:28:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T11:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/na\/largscampuslibrary2\/?page_id=825"},"modified":"2021-08-23T14:56:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T14:56:07","slug":"earth-habitats-and-biomes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/na\/largscampuslibrary2\/sample-page\/useful-resources\/earth-2\/earth-habitats-and-biomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth – Habitats and Biomes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Resources to support S2 Science Biodiversity Investigation<\/span><\/h5>\n
Learning Resource<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Click\u00a0\u00a0here<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>to\u00a0downlaod\u00a0a\u00a0copy\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0learning\u00a0resource<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 (revised September 2019)<\/p>\n

This booklet is designed to guide you through your research for the Biodiversity research project.<\/span><\/strong> It also has space to plan, record and organise the information you need<\/p>\n

Download your own copy<\/span><\/strong> of the booklet and save it to your OneDrive<\/p>\n

Use it to record information on the habitat you have chosen to research<\/p>\n

Recommended resources for information<\/span><\/h4>\n

Use these resources to find information on the habitat you have chosen to investigate:<\/p>\n

Books available from the Campus Library to support your investigation:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Choosing a habitat to research<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\"\"<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Wo<\/strong>rld Biomes<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 This website, from a commercial organisation, has been included because it has a useful map showing where different habitats are found across the world.<\/dd>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"\"\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Fact Monster <\/strong><\/a>A basic introduction to each of the world’s biomes. From a company which sells educational resources<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0University of California <\/span><\/strong><\/a>This webpage\u00a0 has links which will take you to simple, clear explanations of the world’s main biomes<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n

\"\"\u00a0Missouri Botanical Garden<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Excellent, well laid-out information. Use the links on the left hand side of the page for more information on each habitat. Highly recommended<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"\"\u00a0\u00a0Exploring Nature\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>This website has a\u00a0good 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<\/dd>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0National Geographic\u00a0<\/a> <\/strong>Information on all the\u00a0 major habitats, with great photos and videos, from National Geographic<\/dt>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Enchanted\u00a0\u00a0Learning\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>This\u00a0website\u00a0has\u00a0lots\u00a0of\u00a0adverts,\u00a0and\u00a0the 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. \u00a0From an educational company<\/dd>\n
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Animals<\/span><\/h5>\n

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0World Wildlife Fund\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> The WWF looks at a range of animals from different continents and environments<\/p>\n

UK Habitats<\/span><\/h5>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"\u00a0BBC<\/a> – Hands on nature<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent\u00a0information\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0range\u00a0of\u00a0habitats\u00a0found\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0UK.\u00a0Please\u00a0note\u00a0–\u00a0this\u00a0is\u00a0an\u00a0archived\u00a0site,\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0information is\u00a0no\u00a0longer\u00a0updated<\/p>\n

Scottish Habitats<\/span><\/h5>\n
Ecosystems<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\"\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BBC<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong>A map of the different types of British ecosystems, from BBC Bitesize<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0 BBC Bitesize\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>A straightforward definition of ecosystems from BBC Bitesize<\/p>\n

Environmental Organisations<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Scottish Environmental\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pr<\/strong>otection\u00a0Agency\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

SEPA looks at a range of biodiversity issues in Scotland<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0 Scottish Natural Heritage\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Information on climate\u00a0\u00a0change and its impact on habitats\u00a0 and species<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Scottish Natural Her<\/strong>itage – habitat definitions\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Definitions of Scotland’s various habitats, from Scottish Natural Heritage<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Scottish Natural Heritage – most important species\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Discover which species and habitats in Scotland are considered of most importance for biodiversity conservation.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0 Scotland’s Environment\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span>Looks at Scotland’s different environments, and the plants and animals which live there<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0The Joint Nature Conservation Committee<\/a><\/span><\/strong>This list\u00a0 shows all the habitats and species known to exist in the UK<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"\"\u00a0Scottish Natural He<\/strong>ritage<\/strong><\/a><\/span>Information on Scotland’s different landforms and habitats, from Scottish Natural Heritage<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\"\"<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Keep Scotland Beautiful\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a>Keep Scotland Beautiful looks at a range of environmental topics, including Biodiversity<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Biodiversity:spotlight on Scotland\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Science Scotland looks at a range of biodiversity issues<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0Scottish Forestry\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span>Looks at issues concenring Scotland’s forests<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Scottish Wildlife Trust\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>has information on Scotland’s wildlife, the threats it faces and what the Trust is doing to help<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0 Woodland Trust Scotland\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Information from the Woodland Trust on various woodland habitats and the animal and plant forms that are found there<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"\"\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 National Trust for Scotland\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>how the NTS protects Scotland’s countryside and wildlife<\/p>\n

Ecosystems<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"\" Scottish Natural Heritage\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>SNH looks at environmental issues concerning coasts and seas<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

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