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Harvest of History: Explore the Village

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know where your last meal came from? This interactive website helps you see who produced your food, what happened along the way and how it eventually makes its way to your plate. Learn how a village produces food and how food...
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Handout
Other

Minerals Education Coalition: Vermiculite

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the mineral vermiculite. Find out where vermiculite got its name, where it comes from, and what are vermiculite's uses.
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Handout
Other

Encyber Pedia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An encyclopedia online. Just look for your topic to find information that you need. Provides information on a wide range of topics.
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Website
Other

History of the Russian Settlement at Ft. Ross,california

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Russian expansion across Asia, over the Bering Strait to Alaska, and then down the coast to California. Their settlement, relations with the Spanish, life in Ft. Ross, and departure are chronicled here.
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eBook
Other

Freshwater Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive and detailed site providing information on aquatic macroinvertebrates. The emphasis is on biomonitoring of water quality through quantitative assessment of numbers and types of small aquatic organisms.
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Website
Other

Nutrition.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.
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Website
Other

The Industrial Revolution: Changes in Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A guided website which covers the major aspects of the Industrial Revolution from about 1750 until 1830. Areas such as industry, agriculture are explored.
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Handout
Other

Minnesota 4 H: Environmental Science Career Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse this guide to careers in the field of environmental science. Includes potential employers and job possibilities in Minnesota.
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Website
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture: Ranching in a Changing Land

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the history of agriculture in Texas, from the cattle drives of the past to the mechanization of food production today. One section discusses the major crops that are produced today, and the production and economic figures for each.
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Website
Texas A&M University

Aggie Horticulture Network: Composting for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about how we make compost and how we use it to grow gardens.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why Texas was the last frontier of slavery in the United States during the middle of the nineteenth century.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Angola: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the economy of Angola focusing primarily on its vast petroleum reserves and oil production. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Brunei: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at how Brunei is trying to maximize its development and control over its petroleum industry. There is also discussion of its other industries that produce products for local use. Information from the U.S. State Dept....
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed look at the economy of Equatorial Guinea examining its exports, foreign investment, and development. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Eritrea: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the economy of Eritrea which is affected by border wars and drought. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ethiopia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the agricultural economy of Ethiopia and a discussion of potential growth in other areas. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Guinea Bissau: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the economy of Guinea-Bissau, emphasizing the effect of political instability on the economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Kenya: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the people of Kenya, a country whose motto means "pull together." Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Latvia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the economic success Latvia has become since its independence in 1990. A chart gives a quick look at facts about the economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and CIA World Fact Book.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Lesotho: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the interesting economy of Lesotho which is based on water as its greatest natural resource. You can also find out about the other exports, its infrastructure, and currency. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A current look at the economy of Moldova and the problems it has had with its energy dependency. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Morocco: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the stable economy of Morocco. Find out how the government is trying to diversify the economy and move away from such dependence on agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mozambique: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how Mozambique is reviving and expanding its economy, which has great potential especially in the agricultural sector. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: San Marino: History

For Students 9th - 10th
San Marino has an interesting history for such a tiny country. Read about its beginnings during the Roman Empire. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.