In this lesson designed to enhance literacy skills, students learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the two basic forms of reproduction for the living things that practice them.

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about the critical role of flowers in seed plant reproductive biology.

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about the critical role of flowers in seed plant reproductive biology. [4:01]

In this video segment from NatureScene, discover some reptiles in the swamp forest ecosystem at Congaree Swamp National Park.

This video segment from Kentucky Life describes how scientists control pollination of one of the few remaining American chestnut trees to develop blight resistant trees.

This resource provides detailed facts about alligators and crocodils, including how to distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator, information on their eating habits, how a mama crocodile protects her young, and more. There are numerous pictures and a sound clip is provided.

An in-depth description of pronghorns, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts.

An in-depth description of storks, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of bats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and sound bytes. [1 min, 59 sec]

An in-depth description of bees, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.

This resource provides detailed information about the boa, as well as several pictures and an audio clip.

This resource provides extensive information about the bonobo, including the differences between bonobos and chimpanzees. A video and photos are also provided.

An in-depth description of brown bears, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

This resource provides detailed information about the California condor, as well as several pictures.

Read all about the chameleon. The "Quick Facts" tells you information in a nutshell, and the main text explains how the chameleon changes colors. You can even hear the sound of a chameleon. An interesting resource.

This resource provides detailed information about the chimpanzee, as well as several pictures and audio clips.

This resource provides detailed information about the flamingo as well as several pictures. [2 min, 9 sec]

This resource provides detailed information about the Galapagos tortoise, as well as several pictures.

An in-depth description of goats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of ibises, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts.