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Curated OER

Landscape Garden Makeover

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A project-based learning plan focuses on landscapes in the community. After identifying problems, such as dead trees or misplaced automatic sprinklers, learners design solutions, contact local organizations to fix the problems, and do...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Economics of Horticultural Production

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine how government programs and sustainable practices can affect farm profitability.  In this agriculture lesson students complete several activities that include the prices of food and designing their own ecolabel. 
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Harvard University

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains general information about The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. The site also gives a selection of links that tell more about the garden.
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m Agrilife Extension: Bacterial Food Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that discusses the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning; among these is Staphylococcus Aureus. Staph is discussed individually, with specific information. Also general info is given as to how to prevent bacterial...
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Texas A&M University

Kinder Garden

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are many opportunities available for younger students to get involved with plants, gardens, and the outdoors in general. Some of these opportunities include children's programs at school gardens, botanic gardens or community...
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Other

Montreal Botanical Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents information on the Montreal Botanical Garden in Quebec, Canada. The site contains general information about the Garden. Also on the site is information about various gardens and greenhouses of the Botanical Garden,...