Students investigate what sort of person the author is. They listen as the teacher use her notes to introduce Tom Holt briefly. Students are asked if anyone has read any of his books. They work in pairs to find more about Tom Holt as a...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about the evolution of agriculture and how it has impacted human population growth. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Article discusses importance of Photosynthesis in terms of food, energy, and environment. Relates process to human needs.

Get an overview of soil conservation to avoid soil loss.

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.

Take a virtual tour of this working hill farm in Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. See photographs of what goes on there and try an interactive quiz.

This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...

A book-length biography of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, founder of Hampton Institute, a historically Black school founded during Reconstruction. The biography was written by Armstrong's daughter, Edith Armstrong Talbot, in 1904. The book is...

This is a great culminating activity after a unit study on the natural resources of the state of Alabama. Students will investigate some of Alabama's agricultural resources and create a multimedia presentation about one of them or recipe...

An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.

Information as to how a plant protects itself from bugs and other harsh elements that seek to injure it. Also provides links for users to learn more about agricultural research for further study.

In this video segment from New York Voices, botanists study plants to inform agriculture and climate change.

Offers dozens of essays written by people who use math in their careers, providing practical answers to the question: 'Why should I study math?'."

By studying nature's filters, students learn about the importance of water quality for human health and agriculture.[4 min, 6 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.

This is a virtual exhibition of inventions from ancient Greece that have been reconstructed by Kostas Kotsanas after over two decades of study and research. Click on 'The Museum' link at the top of the page to read an explanation and to...

This site from the Agricultural Research Service cites a study that has found that Salmonella bacteria release a chemical that directly affects the growth of microorganisms. (January 27, 2000)

A simple overview of the important roles microbes play in agriculture. You'll learn how some microbes can be hazardous to plants while others help fertilize and build soil, and kill insects.

Although tied to pages from a specific text, these AP study questions allow anyone to consider aspects of colonial economics. (Answers to some of the questions are located at the following link:...

As America grew, so did its production of agriculture and manufacturing, leading to a rise in workers and their demands. Study the history of worker's rights in America from the Industrial Revolution to today. This collection includes 13...

Excellent resource for studying about the economy, resources, infrastructure, exports, and jobs in Costa Rica.

An article which discusses the size of the first animals domesticated by humans about 10,000 years ago. The author reviewed a study in which it was suggested that size reduction evidence may not be the first sign of domestication....

This resource takes a closer look at water withdrawal and instream use in Canada and compares it to other countries. Incorporates subject areas such as science, social studies, language arts, history, geography, math and environmental...

The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...

E Kaa Bo, the Nigerian word for "welcome," provides the introduction to this study guide in pdf format which explores Nigeria. The guide focuses on the land and climate, agriculture, economic history, rivers, languages, currency, and more.