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| Science: Caves |
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Description:
| These websites cover the formation and ecology of caves around the world. There are many types of caves described including sea caves, ice caves and erosional caves. Also covers cave drawings, early humans, and cave life. Sites have video, audio, illustrations and maps. There are links to eThemes Resources on bats and caves in Missouri. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| The Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc
Explore this site to learn about a cave in France that dates back 31,000 years ago. Click on "Visit the Cave" to see pictures.
Cave of the Warrior
This cave was discovered in 1993. Inside the cave was the oldest bow discovered in the Near East. Click on the links on the page's left to learn more. Includes a map.
Underwater Archaelogy
Read about this unique underwater cave. There are photos and an illustration. See the animal and hand drawings that decorate the walls.
Cave Paintings at Lascaux
Listen to this audio report about cave drawings that were painted about 25,000 years ago. Requires RealPlayer.
Scientists and Lechuguilla Cave
This is a text-only page that details how NASA scientists are conducting research in a cave to discover if life could exist on Mars.
Cave of the Winds Kids' Page
Learn cave terms, take a quiz, and find out how to create cave formations.
Bridal Cave
Read about what it's like inside a cave and find out what kinds of animals live in the dark. There is also an experiment to see if plants effect rocks.
Caverns Make Great Classrooms
Read about caverns and caves, then try the different activities.
Caves of Afghanistan
See a detailed illustration of the caves in Afghanistan that are being used by Taliban forces. Roll your mouse over the red circles to learn more.
Journey Into Amazing Caves
Start by watching the movie trailer for incredible views of caves. Click on "Learning About Caves" to read about groundwater pollution, the uses of caves and the animals that live in caves. There is also a teacher's guide. You can listen to interviews with the two explorers or download images from the movie.
Sea Lion Caves
Learn about the world's largest sea cave. Click on "Webcam" for a live view. Listen to the sound of the sea lions. This site also has good information about the cave and the local weather.
Onondaga Cave State Park
This site has a listing of modern uses for caves.
Enchanted Learning: Terrestrial Cave Animals
Read about the animals that live in caves and what the cave habitat is like. NOTE: This site contains ads.
Missouri Cave Life
Read about the organisms that live in Missouri caves. The text is for older students, but there are many pictures.
Cave Life Gallery
Click on "Entrance Zone," "Twilight Zone," or "Dark Zone" to view pictures of the organisms that live in these sections of caves. NOTE: The website includes a link to a website with discussion boards.
Cave Life
Read a two-page pdf file about the animals and organisms that live in caves.
The Mysterious Life of Caves
Watch an animation from the right to learn about different ways that caves are formed. NOTE: This site contains ads.
eThemes Resource: Missouri: Caves
Listings and maps to caves in Missouri. Includes information about cave formations and archaeology. There are links to eThemes Resources on bats and caves around the world.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Bats
These sites are about bats and their habitats. Covers information on myths, mammals, megabats, microbats, and echolocation. Includes links to eThemes Resources on mammals and caves.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
GEO.15.5
AU Standards:
8.2.2.1.h
IL Standards:
12.4.37.a, 12.4.37.b, 12.4.44
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.9, 2.1, 3.1, 3, 7, 4, 5, 8, 7, 5.1.B.a, 5.3.A.e
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