Curated OER
Kids for Conservation: Water Conservation Winter
Students rotate through various hands on and critical thinking activites designed to show the amount of water actually used by various people, companies, etc..., and helpful ways of conseving water.
Curated OER
Defining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Learners define agricultural using concept maps. In this agriculture lesson, students use concept maps to determine the ideas that are related to agriculture such as farming, food, flowers, and forestry before defining the word...
Curated OER
A State Divided - Maryland in the Civil War Era
Young scholars use primary sources to see how Maryland was a divided state during the time leading up to the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plan, students go over vocabulary, and look at maps that show the division of opinions of...
Curated OER
World Trade: It's for Nebraska
Students examine markets, international trade, and the role of government in international trade. After reviewing articles on the Governor of Nebraska's recent trade missions, they discuss in small groups their opinions of whether or...
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Cattle
A comprehensive list of most of the breeds of domesticated livestock that are used in the cattle industry. Brief history of their use and links to background and use of each breed.
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.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Agricultural Revolution
Teacher-contributed content on topics related to the agricultural revolution, such as four-field crop rotation, the seed drill, selective breeding of livestock, and the impact on the Industrial Revolution.
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Daily Life in the Colonies
Click on an object in the picture to learn more about its use and role in the colonies during the 18th century. Some things to learn about include, livestock, labor, and travel.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture
Read about the history of the agricultural industry and how it shaped the great state of Texas throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Texas Almanac: State of Texas Agriculture
Find out about the changes in Texas state agricultural industry over the past fifty years.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Delaware Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry of Deleware as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Florida Agriculture [Pdf]
Read about the agricultural industry of Florida as well as facts about its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Georgia Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry of the state of Georgia in bulleted facts that highlight climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Hawaii Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry of Hawaii with these bulleted facts that focus on the state's climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Idaho Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry of Idaho and get facts about its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Illinois Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry of Illinois with these bulleted facts about the state's climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Kansas Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn facts about agricultural industry of Kansas as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: United States Economic Regions, 1900
A map from 1912 of the United States showing the principal industries of the region. The map is color-coded to show the areas of fishing grounds, industrial centers, coal mining areas, petroleum fields, and iron ore fields. This map...
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices: Peru Cerro De Pasco
Find out about Peru and the Cerro De Pasco area directly from the mouths of the people who live there. Through the work of the Panos Institute, learn about various themes about Peru, such as economy, politics and much more. Summaries and...
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices: Peru Cerro De Pasco
Find out about Peru and the Cerro De Pasco area directly from the mouths of the people who live there. Through the work of the Panos Institute, learn about various themes about Peru, such as economy, politics and much more. Summaries and...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Use in the United States
This thorough site delves into how we use water on an everyday basis. Ground water, surface water, domestic use, commercial use, irrigation use, are just a few of the topics described on this site. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Indiana Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn facts about the agricultural industry of Indiana such as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.