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Towson University

Transformation Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Transform your class' understanding of genes and antibiotic resistance with the Transformation Lab. Junior geneticists create and observe their own resistant strains of E. coli through research, discussion, and experimentation. The...
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Cornell University

Field Day: Be an IPM Detective

For Students 4th - 5th
Become a pest detective! Individually or in small groups, scholars scout the land to discover which pests—plant and animal—inhabit it, determine whether the pests are endangering the environment, and summarize their findings.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Cattle

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Livestock Agent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides good beginning information about the job, but with the understanding that the specific information such as salary, etc., is from New Zealand. Use the navigation bar on the left to see more information.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Plants Poisonous to Livestock

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to poisonous plants. Supplies names and information on each plant as well as frequently asked questions about poisonous plants.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
A good account of the history of the use of domesticated sheep. Links to examples of specific breeds and their uses.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Swine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a good history of the use of pigs and their origins. It has links to specific examples of pigs and what they are used for.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State Univ: Breeds of Livestock Other Species

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good overview of the use of "other species" that one would not immediately think of as a domesticated mammal. Examples include Buffalo and Llamas.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Goats

For Students 9th - 10th
A good history of our use of goats and links to the major breeds of domesticated goats and their specific uses.
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Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Animals and Livestock of Early Plymouth

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the types of farm animals that the Pilgrims likely raised in Plymouth Colony, based on historical reports.
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Other

National Association of Animal Breeders Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
While the page says that it is for the serious breeder, there is also information suitable to someone curious about livestock careers, especially breeding.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Betsileo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Betsileo (Bts) are one of approximately twenty "ethnies," or ethnic units, into which Madagascar divides its population. The Betsileo began to use that term for themselves after their conquest by the Merina in the nineteenth century....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Afar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Afar occupy an area of Djibouti and northeastern Ethiopia, sometimes called the Afar Triangle. There is a long history of hostility between the Afar and the surrounding groups; the Afar are often considered fierce and warlike. The...
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Horses

For Students 9th - 10th
For a very good primer on horses, visit this site. It contains an alphabetized listing of different types of horses, and the pages include the history of various breeds and their physical features.
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Other

North Dakota State University: Blue Green Algae Poisoning Threatens Livestock

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses the role blue-green algae plays in stagnant pond water. Also includes information about toxins from algae.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Nitrate

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the chemistry of nitrate, the negative agricultural effects of too much nitrate in soil and in water sources, its toxicity to plants and livestock, and the impact on human health.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Delaware Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry of Deleware as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Florida Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the agricultural industry of Florida as well as facts about its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Georgia Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry of the state of Georgia in bulleted facts that highlight climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Hawaii Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry of Hawaii with these bulleted facts that focus on the state's climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Idaho Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry of Idaho and get facts about its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Illinois Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry of Illinois with these bulleted facts about the state's climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Kansas Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn facts about agricultural industry of Kansas as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Jack Stothart and Howard Fredeen

For Students 9th - 10th
What is the only breed of farm livestock to originate in Canada? Learn about Jack Stothart and Howard Fredeen and their development of the Lacombe swine.

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