Curated OER
Land Use
Students examine ecosystems that covered Illinois 200 years ago, investigate some living and non-living components of ecosystems, identify components of prairie system, create food webs, and observe human effects on environment. Lessons...
Curated OER
No magic borders
Students discuss what they have heard about pollution. They explore the purposes and limitations of political boundaries and borders and identify some of the causes and effects of pollution.
Curated OER
The Macaroni Lab
Students are given an introduction to the "ecosystem", what factors make up an ecosystem (biotic factors, abiotic factors, food chain, producers, consumers and decomposers) and how those factors interact.
Curated OER
Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Students analyze a primary source document (Jefferson's secret letter to Congress) and identify its objectives through the aid of focus questions. They complete a graphic organizer and write an article summarizing Philadelphia's...
Curated OER
Stratigraphy and Cross-Dating
Students interpret archaeological strata using the law of superposition. They apply cross-dating to determine the age of other artifacts.
Globe
The Globe Program: Soils Module
In this storybook, the GLOBE Kids are on the trail of Scoop, an eager dog who loves to dig holes in the soil. At each hole Scoop has dug, the Kids use their journals to record characteristics of the soil. Learning activities help...
Other
Attra: Sustainable Soil Mangement
How does soil in its native condition function? How do forests and native grasslands produce plants and animals in the complete absence of fertilizer and tillage? What are the principles by which these soils function? The answers to...
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Maine Agriculture [Pdf]
A terrific site for learning about the agricultural industry. Easy-to-understand, bulleted facts on Maine climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Louisiana Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn facts about the agricultural industry of Louisiana, including climate, soil, crops, and animals. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Mississippi Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Mississippi climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Missouri Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Missouri climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Nebraska Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Nebraska climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Nevada Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Nevada climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at New Mexico Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the New Mexico climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at North Dakota Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the North Dakota climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Oklahoma Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Oklahoma climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Oregon Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Oregon climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Natl Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at South Carolina Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the South Carolina climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at South Dakota Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the South Dakota climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Tennessee Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Tennessee climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Utah Agriculture [Pdf]
Get facts about Utah's agricultural industry and its climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Vermont Agriculture [Pdf]
Get bulleted facts about Vermont's climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Virginia Agriculture [Pdf]
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Virginia climate, soil, crops, and animals.