chicago nature Network
The following websites can serve as resources for your Chicago Nature Network project.
Friends of the Chicago River
You will find this resource helpful if you are focusing on an aquatic ecosystem. There is limited information about land mammals.
Urban Wildlife Institute
This organization was created by the Lincoln Park Zoo to better understand how natural ecosystems interact with human activities in urban areas. Scroll to the bottom to get potential ideas about disruptions that you can model for your project.
Friends of the Forest Preserve
This site has some basic information about a select number of animals. They also have plant and flower guides that may be useful.
Field Guides from the Field Museum
The Field Museum offers detailed information on a variety of animals in Chicago. Here's how to access what you'll need:
1. Click on "Chicago Region."
2. The top of the page has ways for you to narrow your search. In the boxes labelled "category," you can pick from various families of organisms. If you want to narrow your search further you can select a "subcategory."
3. Click on one of the guides that interest you and read more about specific species.
Friends of the Chicago River
You will find this resource helpful if you are focusing on an aquatic ecosystem. There is limited information about land mammals.
Urban Wildlife Institute
This organization was created by the Lincoln Park Zoo to better understand how natural ecosystems interact with human activities in urban areas. Scroll to the bottom to get potential ideas about disruptions that you can model for your project.
Friends of the Forest Preserve
This site has some basic information about a select number of animals. They also have plant and flower guides that may be useful.
Field Guides from the Field Museum
The Field Museum offers detailed information on a variety of animals in Chicago. Here's how to access what you'll need:
1. Click on "Chicago Region."
2. The top of the page has ways for you to narrow your search. In the boxes labelled "category," you can pick from various families of organisms. If you want to narrow your search further you can select a "subcategory."
3. Click on one of the guides that interest you and read more about specific species.
Careers Research
Use the following sites to research a career you are interested in pursuing.
Jobs and Careers - Kids.gov
This website has a wealth of information on possible careers. You can read descriptions of careers, and also hear from people working in specific fields.
Student Resources - Bureau of Labor Statistics
This website has specific data on various careers. You can explore various fields, and learn more about the American economy.
Jobs and Careers - Kids.gov
This website has a wealth of information on possible careers. You can read descriptions of careers, and also hear from people working in specific fields.
Student Resources - Bureau of Labor Statistics
This website has specific data on various careers. You can explore various fields, and learn more about the American economy.
FAMILY HERITAGE RESEARCH
Use the following sites to research countries that are a part of your family's heritage.
Time for Kids - Around the World
This site organizes select countries based on continent. Find information and pictures on historical sites, the country's flag, and a snapshot on how people live there today.
National Geographic Kids
Type the names of the countries you want to research in the "search" box. You may find articles or information that will help you complete your project. Try to find search results that have "country profile" in the title.
Fact Monster
This friendly site has links to information about many countries of the world. They are organized in alphabetical order.
Flags of the World
This site contains detailed information about flags, and was made by the CIA. Choose your country from the drop-down menu located towards the upper right corner of the webpage.
Time for Kids - Around the World
This site organizes select countries based on continent. Find information and pictures on historical sites, the country's flag, and a snapshot on how people live there today.
National Geographic Kids
Type the names of the countries you want to research in the "search" box. You may find articles or information that will help you complete your project. Try to find search results that have "country profile" in the title.
Fact Monster
This friendly site has links to information about many countries of the world. They are organized in alphabetical order.
Flags of the World
This site contains detailed information about flags, and was made by the CIA. Choose your country from the drop-down menu located towards the upper right corner of the webpage.