Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: Economy
Read about the improvements South Africa is making in its economy in its attempt to improve the lives of its citizens. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: Economy
Tanzania is making attempts to improve its economy to help its citizens. Find out the major sources of income, the exports, and major trading partners. Information is from the U. S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: Economy
This comprehensive look at the economy of Tunisia includes information about its revenue-generating industries, trade agreements, average annual income, and governmental oversight of some of the economy. Information from the U. S. State...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: Economy
Find out what the Egyptian government is doing to jump-start its economy. Although based on agriculture, see how the economy is branching out into other sectors to provide jobs for millions of Egyptians. Information is from the U.S....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: Economy
A look at the current state of the economy of Libya. Although rich in oil reserves, there are still many problems with government control of the economic structure. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Native American Farming
Explore how modern day farming could be compared to farming by Native Americans.
US Department of Agriculture
Usda: Agricultural Marketing Service
Home page for the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA, links to product and commodity marketing information and job opportunities.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: George Washington Carver
Find out how George Washington Carvers' contributions to science radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Adena Culture
Read this brief, but informative description of the Adena culture and the change resulting in the people's turning to agriculture as a way of life.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: Cyrus Mc Cormick
Learn about the inventor of the mechanical reaper that revolutionized American and world agriculture in the 19th century.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnisota: Radcliffe's Ipm World Textbook
This is a site designed and used by professors to teach integrated pest management. A part of the National IPM network. Gives great photos and countless suggestions.
Read Works
Read Works: Colonization & Revolutionary War: Background to the Colonies
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the thirteen original colonies. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Agriculture
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the role of chemistry in agriculture, in both beneficial and harmful ways.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Agriculture
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the role of chemistry in agriculture, in both beneficial and harmful ways.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
This is the official homepage of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Provides an overview of the committee and its work.
US Department of Agriculture
U.s. Department of Agriculture
View the main homepage of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Connects to a variety of resources concerning the department and its activities.
Other
U.s. House Committee on Agriculture
This website focuses on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The site discusses the members and the agenda of this committee. You can view the schedule of this committee on-line too.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Hearths of Agriculture
Two period lesson focuses on crop familiarity and its relationship to current agricultural production.
Texas A&M University
Texas Greenhouse Management: Handbook: Growing Media
An extensive list of growing media from the Texas A&M Dept. of Horticulture.
Other
Colonial America: Native American Cultures
A brief look at the Native American cultures before Contact and some discussion of the interaction with Europeans after Columbus. From an on-line American History textbook.
Other
The Vermiculite Assoc: About Vermiculite
Vermiculite is a mineral that can be used in construction, agriculture, and industries. When heated, vermiculite can expand up to 30 times its size! Click on the links to find out about vermiculite's properties, its many uses, and health...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Ag Classroom: Teen Scene
Learners explore science, agriculture, applied technology, and social studies. The resource consists of science fair ideas, facts, career information, and learning games.
Northern Arizona University
Nau: Moche Foodways Archaeological Project, 1997 2000
This project studied the "prehistoric food systems" of the Moche people in order to further understanding of the civilization and its innovations. Learn about the farming advances, eating habits, and daily life of these ancient people of...