BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Stocking Rivers With Trout
This inquiry looks at fish farming and the management of trout by state environmental resource specialists in Colorado. Students will practice working with data generated from a statewide citizen science project called River Watch of...
Purdue University
Purdue University: A Basic Overview of Aquaculture [Pdf]
A vocational discussion of aquaculture that includes a history of the field, its environmental impact, use of water, and the like. (Published in 1900.)
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Mali: Economy
A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Steveston Recollections, the History of a Village
Steveston,B.C., a rich farming and fishing community at the mouth of the Fraser River, is profiled. Follow the history of the town known as the 'salmon capital of the world.'
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Uses of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how humans use water today.
BBC
Bbc: Life as a Hunter Gatherer
A BBC News article that describes the work of Hugh Brody, a researcher of groups that live by hunting and gathering for natural and food resources. Brody describes his experiences of living with the Inuits in the Arctic who hunt and fish...
Other
Agri Food Trade Service: Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry Tipsheets
Here's a collection of "fact sheets" offering details on Canada's various industries: Brewery, Dairy, Distillery, Fish and Seafood, Egg, Fruit, Grains and Oilseeds, Honey, Poultry, Red Meat, and more.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Colonial Economy
Whatever early colonial prosperity there was resulted from trapping and trading in furs. In addition, the fishing industry was a primary source of wealth in Massachusetts. But throughout the colonies, people relied primarily on small...
Other
Seafriends: Soil Dependence
This website looks at our dependence on soil and what it produces. It includes text, graphs, charts, illustrations and important statistics. Hosted by the Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Center.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Benin: Economy
A look at the economy of Benin and its trading partners. See how the World Bank is helping Benin develop a more robust economy. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Namibia: Economy
Read about Namibia's attempts to diversify its economy to bring greater wealth to its citizens and decrease its dependence on South Africa. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Solomon Islands: Economy
A look at the need for rebuilding the economy of Solomon Islands. See what the country is doing and what still needs to be accomplished. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Rivers 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students evaluate the water cycle and how rivers erode, transport, and deposit materials to produce physical features. Many slides and aerial photos of flooding and riverbanks are...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forestry, Conservation, and Logging Occupations
Complete description of careers in logging, including loggers, fallers, buckers, equipment operators, choke setters and riggers, sorters, log graders and scalers, and others who work in the wood harvesting occupations. Page contains...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forest and Conservation Workers
This resource provides information about forestry and conservation careers. The page contains nature of the work, training, wages, and outlook.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Forester
This resource provides information about the career of forester.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Miner
Complete description of a career as a miner, including duties, physical and educational requirements, job outlook and wages. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Gardener
Although based out of New Zealand, this site provides quality information on the occupation of gardening. Information includes typical tasks and duties, personal requirements needed for the job, education requirements, typical working...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Logging Workers
This resource provides occupational information about logging workers.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers
Exploration of the occupational group that includes forest and conservation workers. Article covers nature of the work, working conditions, training, employment outlook, and wages.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Crop Farm Worker
Complete description of the occupation of a crop farm worker, including tasks, skills, knowledge, training, wages, and job outlook. The information is for New Zealand but helpful for those living elsewhere.