Life Systems: Grade 4 - Habitats and Communities

1. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of habitat and community, and identify the factors that could affect habitats and communities of plants and animals;
2. investigate the dependency of plants and animals on their habitat and the interrelationships of the plants and animals living in a specific habitat;
3. describe ways in which humans can change habitats and the effects of these changes on the plants and animals within the habitats.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
The Green Lane		1,2	An Environment Canada web page with current information about climate change, clean air, clean water, nature.
Amazon Adventure - Animals		2	This section lets you find out more about the animals which live in Amazônia. There are lesson plans and activities that will stimulate thinking about Brazil and the rainforest.
Toronto Zoo		1	This is an excellent site for students to learn more about animals of the world and their habitats.
Evergreen Foundation		1	This web site is dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through the enhancement of healthy natural areas on school grounds and in communities across Canada.
Wolf Habitat		3	The major purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with the concept of habitat.
Hole Homes		3	A study of habitats focusing on the appearance of animal homes.
Grizzly Habitat		3	Information on Grizzly Bear habitats.
Grizzly Hibernation		3	Information on Grizzly Bear hibernation using drama, language arts, math and art activities.
Grizzly Future		3	Information to help understand the future of the Grizzly Bear through lessons in social studies, math, reading, science.
Rainforest Action Network		1	Rainforest Action Network works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.
Newton BBS - Ask a Scientist		2	This is a general reference area where students can pose questions to scientists.
WWF Global Network		1	Information on endangered species.
Monarch Butterfly		1	This site tracks the Monarch Butterfly as it migrates north in the spring.
National Wildlife Federation		1	The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest member-supported conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment.
Habitat		1	Information on North American wetlands.
Aquatic Environments		1	An interactive educational web site to promote awareness of Canada's aquatic resources
Neighborhoods - Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats		1	Good information on habitats.
Illinois Natural History Survey		1,2,3	Information on biodiversity, economic entomology, aquatic ecology, wildlife ecology.