Curated OER
Read All About It! Events and People of the 1930s and 1940s That Shaped California and the Nation.
Learners look carefully at four photographs by Dorothea Lange and discuss them in terms of what is depicted and what she may have wanted to communicate. They review what they learned about the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the war era, and...
Curated OER
Changing unhealthy eating habits
Learners identify the elements of a balanced diet, then compile a daily diet and exercise log to assess their lifestyles and improve them if applicable. They recognize and explain the importance of proper nutrition practices.
Curated OER
The Middling Class in Deerfield:
Students study documents to show the continued growth of development of 18th century Deerfield, CT.
Curated OER
Growing Jack and the Beanstalk Plants
First graders investigate how plants grow by growing their own "beanstalk", (after reading "Jack and the Beanstalk") and record their observations daily in a science journal.
Curated OER
At Your Fingertips
First graders observe a variety of different foods including kiwi, banbnas, coffee, chocolate and discuss where they come from. They discuss the terms import and export then identify the locations where the items came from and their...
Curated OER
Develop Global Perspectives of Nations and Peoples of the World
Young scholars analyze examples of the world socio-economic trends. Using those examples, they develop their own global persective of the different nations and peoples of the world. They determine the value of cultural diversity and...
Curated OER
Teaching About Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
Sixth graders examine the trade routes in the Mediterranean of the Ancient world. In groups, they view slides of artifacts while answering questions on a worksheet. After watching a video, they discuss how each object was found and...
University of Arizona
Univ. Of Arizona Press: Hohokam Indians of the Tucson Basin: The Hohokam Lifeway
This online book of three chapters describes the Hohokam world, the archaeological record of the Hohokam, and this chapter, the Hohokam lifeway. Find detailed information about the Hohokam way of life, including their method of...
Other
Successful Farming: Agriculture Online
From Successful Farming magazine, this site presents agriculture news and features for people who are professionals and those studying agriculture. Links to valuable, up-to-date information on topics such as crop news and weather patterns.
Other
Ag Web: Agricultural Information, Tools, and Service
AgWeb.com provides the latest news in agriculture, as well as weather and market information, helpful agricultural tools, and more.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service
The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's main in-house scientific research agency. Their site contains information on their various research findings and projects, and up-to-date news.
Other
The Progressive Farmer
Progressive Farmer delivers the latest news in the agriculture industry: Crop and livestock production, new technology and products, business and financial information, weather, markets and government regulations.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Protecting Cows From a Disease
Find out what the U.S. Department of Agriculture is doing to make sure that people (and cows) are being protected from mad cow disease.
US Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library
The largest agricultural library in the world. Presents news related to the agricultural world. You can search information by subject or by audience.
Other
The Ag Center: Agriculture Information
Agricultural industry resource offers news, market reports, a weather center, USDA news, technology updates and employment listings.
BBC
Bbc News: Soil Loss Threatens Food Prospects
An informative site that examines the multiple causes of soil erosion and possible remedies.
Other
Agri Ville: Agriculture
This site has current trends in agribusiness and farm management. Offers links, events listings, and career information.
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.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Chile
Great destination guide and country profile of Chile featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Keeping Bugs Away From Food
Discover how scientists in New Zealand kept bugs out of food boxes. How did they do this? They coated the cardboard boxes with citronella oil. Bugs hate the stink of citronella so they stay away from the food!
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Natural Law Party Platform
"The Natural Law Party has an action plan to revitalize America". This site provides with the issues and platform on many different issues for the Natural Law Party in the United States.
Other
Cambridge University Press: Palm Oil
Describes the origins of, European demand for, and the devlopment of modern-day global trade of palm oil.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: New Gene Fights Potato Blight
Potato farmers spend billions of dollars every year to fight blight - a disease that can wipe out potato crops. Now scientists have discovered a wild variety of potato that is immune to blight. See the advantages and possible...