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Ontario Council for Technology Education: Sensory Garden Design [Pdf]

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this project, learners will design a sensory garden. The area to be designed is for a flower bed 3' wide, 5' long and 3' high. The design must be wheelchair-accessible from all sides. Students will research the different sensory...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of the landscape architect profession, including work conditions, and training requirements.
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Geffrye Museum

Geffrye Museum: Design a Garden

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Landscape architecture and design take a lot of planning and preparation. Give it your best shot and design a garden of your own.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Sunny Georgia Strip: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design challenges take photos of tricky spots in people's yards and put them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this sunny Georgia landscape in need of help.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Landscape Architect

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on becoming a landscape architect. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: La Pines: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this pine straw yard in LA.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Constant Bloom in Coral Springs: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this how to help yard in the Everglades become more biodiverse.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Salt Lake Xeriscape: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out how xeriscaping can help this Utah yard.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Need Some Inspiring Design Advice for Your Yard? Submit a Photo

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource page which explains how to submit a photo of a local backyard for expert design advice.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Ozark Trials: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards, like this one in Arkansas, and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Black Walnut Resistance, Virginia: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design challenges take photos of tricky spots in people's yards and put them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this tired backyard from Virginia.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Red Bearberry for Bellport Resilience: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this challenge of a yard in upstate New York.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Allegheny Prairie: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the ideas generated for this Pennsylvania back yard.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: A Backyard in Queens: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Michigan Management Plan: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out how they plan to increase biodiversity in this Michigan back yard.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Maine Squeeze: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the ecological ideas for this backyard from Maine.
Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Pa Pondering: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the eco-challenges in this Pennsylvania back yard.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Tabula Rasa: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the ecological possibilities with this blank slate.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Embrace nature when considering architectural design to bring the two together. Prof. Jan Wampler provides several resources including video clips.
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Ameican Society of Landscape Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
Holds lots of information on landscape architecture. It has information about everything from upcoming landscape arcitecture events to information about the career.
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Arts Connect Ed Playground Make It

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Eight fun on-line art activities where young artists get to create, color, and design.
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American Society of Landscape Architects: Green Roof

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive experience showcases environmental and economic benefits of a green roof. Take a virtual tour of a real green roof and learn about a career in landscape architecture. Downloadable workbook is available for students, while...
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Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: Brushed With Light: American Landscape Watercolors

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2007 long-term exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, "Brushed with Light: American Landscape Watercolors from the Collection" is presented here with selected works from the exhibit, a description of the show and sections with audio clips,...
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

State Energy Conservation Office: Passive Solar Design for Homes [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses different features that can be incorporated into a home's design in order to harness solar energy.

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