Aquatic Insect Encyclopedia: The real flies we imitate when fly fishing Lesser Trout Foods Alderflies, Beetles, Crayfish, Damselflies, Dobsonflies, Dragonflies, Midges, Scuds, Water Boatmen, More... Troutnut.com has 4355 pictures of 1021 subjects, and a growing library of behavioral information to help us understand and better imitate the things trout eat. (The title says insects, but there are other critters in the mix.) The site is organized by scientific name, but you can find things through the directory of common names too. You may also find the introduction to the taxonomic classification system helpful. Mayflies Order Ephemeroptera Mayflies are the most important insects for anglers to understand, because they are common on trout streams, they often hatch in frenzied bursts of activity, and their behavior varies so widely between families and sometimes even species that it's useful to know and imitate the habits of each. Stoneflies Order Plecoptera Caddisflies Order Trichoptera Midges Family Chironomidae Dragonflies Order Odonata-Anisoptera Damselflies Beetles
Applied Science: Edheads - Activate Your Mind! Plants and Trees Many different types of plants and trees live in Colorado. Below is a pictures of some of the common plants and trees of Colorado. Click on the name of the tree and it will bring you to a website that gives more information about them. In order to survive plants have adapted (changed) so that they can live in different life zones.
National Geographic Explore the Blue - Discovery Education lorado Life Zones General Information Colorado has many different landforms that make it special. On the eastern part of the state is the Great Plains. Down the center of the state is the spectacular Rocky Mountains. In the western part of the state is the Colorado Plateau region. To learn more, click on these topics: elevation and climate; seasons, water, and animals; and adaptations of plants and animals OR to find out more about a specific life zone click on the names of the life zones on the side. Colorado Life Zones: Website Index of Animals and Internet Links Colorado Life Zones Scavenger Hunt Worksheets (PDF): Click Here Where Do Rivers Come From (PDF): Click Here Animal Research Worksheet (PDF): Click Here For one of the best guides to the plants that live in Colorado visit Southwest Colorado Wildflowers, Ferns, and Trees. This website was made solely for educational purposes (no money was made from its creation and it does not support any advertising).
HowStuffWorks "Science" Science Homework Help Science is part of the world all around us. On this page, you will find resources to help students connect science content to things they can see and experience. Videos, Interactive Explorations, and Interactive Videos engage students and encourage them to explore more on their own with your help. Earth Science: Waterways Lakes, Rivers, and Underground Water Watch this program with your child, then find a local waterway in your area and explore where it starts and where it ends. Physical Science: Chemical Changes The Chemistry of Fireworks July 4 fireworks are really all about chemistry. Life Science: Backyard Habitat City Birds Summer is a perfect time to learn about the different species of birds. Discovery Channel Science Search Fascinates students with high-quality video content from the Discovery Channel covering topics in physics, biology, space, technology, meteorology, and much more. Bill Nye the Science Guy Amazes students with fun science experiments easy enough to try at home.
Plug in to Nature > Plug in to Nature Plug in to Nature is a comprehensive analysis to determine effective ways to combat Nature Deficit Disorder in Larimer County. Funded by Great Outdoors Colorado as an initiative stemming from their 2010 Strategic Plan, this project will engage the community to determine the current level of connections families feel for nature on conserved lands and parks throughout Larimer County. During the project there will be many ways you can participate and lend your perspective. Check back often for updates on meetings, the project schedule, and other ways to get involved. Project Reports Executive SummaryProject ReportReplication GuideAppendix