Fourth graders investigate how weather influences shelter choices. They explore the concept of insulation and discuss some traditional Native American shelters. They discuss the shelters used by the Okanogan people during the various...

Sixth graders assume the roles of the staff of an Environmental Regulatory Agency and must assess the amount of damage caused by hog factories. Working in groups, they make recommendations that will decrease the impact of hog factories...

Students take a field trip to the state capital, Sacramento. Using the Internet, they explain the physical and human geographic features of the area and discuss interactions between the people of California between the time of explorers...

Students begin the activity by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the peanut and...

Third graders explore, examine and identify the importance of the arrival of Africans and women to the Jamestown settlement. They review the groups of people in Virginia during the early 1600s and explain how having a government brought...

Young scholars brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science activity, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.

Students think about and internalize how they would help to rebuild a country. They study the meaning of global interdependence and why rich countries help poor countries. They also explore different types of international aid and...

Home page for the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA, links to product and commodity marketing information and job opportunities.

This site discusses the importance of agricultural products, particularly grain, as trade products of the Early Roman Empire.

This learning module looks at features and types of agricultural systems, including large scale commercial farming, small scale subsistence farming, causes and effects of food shortages, and how food aid is distributed during a famine....

"This report documents the problem of water scarcity in parts of northern China and describes China's agricultural water management policies as well as reforms underway to encourage water conservation." (USDA) (PDF Format)

Through videos, interactive activities, and readings, students explore the future of food production and sustainability of our current agricultural system.

This online exhibit from the American Antiquarian Society is filled with lithographs, catalogs, trade cards, and product labels that show how food production and distribution expanded in the last half of the 19th century. Be sure to...

Two period lesson focuses on crop familiarity and its relationship to current agricultural production.

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.

Texas has the potential for becoming a leading provider of biomass energy due to its agricultural industry. Some crops produced in Texas, such as canola, switchgrass, sorghum, and sugarcane, have been identified as energy crops that...

Students will be able to discuss the changes in agriculture throughout history and its effect on foods and food production of today. Additionally, students will be able to discuss the effect of commercial farming on the environment.

Want to know about agriculture in your state? Get all the facts from this Kid's Zone site. Each state has its own printable fact sheet. An excellent tool for homework or a state report. Acrobat Reader required. Links also available to...

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Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches students about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background...

A series of reports published but the United States Department of Agriculture in April of 2002 (in PDF format) from the USDA that covers "China's food consumption, marketing, international trade, agricultural policy, transportation...

The largest agricultural library in the world. Presents news related to the agricultural world. You can search information by subject or by audience.

Learn about the agricultural industry in North Carolina. Find bulleted facts on the climate of North Carolina, its soil, farm animals, and crop production. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

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