biosurf unit 9 Organisms and the Environment

What is a Community? Chapter 36 - Populations and Communities
What is a Community?: This single-page description of the various types of plant communities serves as a useful introduction. It is from the University of Central Florida.
To learn more about some specific communities, visit the following sites:
Science in the Rainforest: At this site you can take a virtual walk through a Costa Rican rainforest, research rainforest facts and trivia, and explore the issues that surround the protection of rainforest communities. The site is a cooperative project by the Public Broadcasting System and Turner Adventure Learning.
Desert Life: This site will introduce you to the plants, animals, and people of the desert communities in the southwestern United States.

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Unit 9 Index

Learning Links
Chapter 35 || Chapter 36 || Chapter 37 || Chapter 38

In the News || Link and Think
Spotlight on Careers || Teachers' Lounge

In the Community
Chapter 35 || Chapter 36 || Chapter 37 || Chapter 38