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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Changes in u.s. Agriculture From the 1950's to 1990's

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information in chart form comparing U.S. agriculture of the 1950's to agriculture of the 1990's.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Agriculture and Human Population Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reveals how human population growth has paralleled advances in agriculture, such as the advent of agriculture, and the onset of the Green Revolution.
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US Department of Agriculture

Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Recipe for Tick Soup

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource by Agricultural Research Service researches how Deer ticks present a major health threat. Find out how scientists are using roundworms (nematodes) to combat the deer tick population.
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US Department of Agriculture

Us Dept. Of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: Not All Bugs Are Bad

For Students 2nd - 7th
Find out who an entomologist is and how they are using good bugs to control the population of bad bugs. Resource by Agricultural Research Service.
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US Department of Agriculture

U.s Department of Agriculture: Plants Fight Off Foreign Invaders

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Other

Virginia State Department of Agriculture/consumer Sciences: About Food Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about food poisoning discusses Staphylococcus Aureus - what it is, where the common sources of "staph" are, common symptoms, and what can be done to prevent contamination and infection.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture Kids: Attack of the Killer Fungus!

For Students 3rd - 9th
USDA site invites users to enter the world of the mushroom farmer by showcasing a story entitled: "The Attack of the Killer Fungus!" Also contains links to "mind-boggling" facts about mushrooms, the mushroom council as well as naming...
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Demeter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and vegetation. It provides biographical information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of her name, other titles, pictures, myths, and her places of worship.
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Wessels Living History Farm

Living History Farm: Farming & Rural Life in the 1950s & 60s

For Students 9th - 10th
During the 1950s and 1960s, farmers had serious challenges but those who stayed made pretty good money due to agricultural advancements.
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NC State University

Nc State University: Natural Resources Research Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive research guide is designed for students or those interested in the ecology, agriculture, or forestry of the world.
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US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Kids Food Critic Activity

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fun game, kids get to pick a new food at the grocery store, taste it, and rate it like a food critic.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Bringing the Market to the Farm

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This printable lesson discusses producers and consumers from an agricultural perspective. It focuses on choices that the consumer has with regard to purchasing agricultural goods (e.g. fruits and vegetables). As an example, it uses...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo: Ag Acres

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Attack of the Killer Cabbage Clones

For Students 3rd - 5th
Do you like to watch outdated science fiction and cheesy horror movies? Many fictional tales of cloned organisms have been created based upon the scientific method for cloning animals or plants. In the real world, the cloning of plants...
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Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Delivering the Goods: Watsonville. California 1895

For Students 9th - 10th
Railroads changed agriculture. As railways linked farms to a wider commercial world, city dwellers could buy fruits and vegetables year-round. Farms became commercialized, often specializing in single crops and tied to the ups and downs...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Squatter's Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Protecting their farms from elephants is a daily fight for African farmers in the Sahel. In this video segment from Africa, learn about the relationship between the African farmers and elephants in the Sahel.
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Other

Camp Silos: Introduction to Farming Today and Tomorrow

For Students 3rd - 5th
Student-friendly site explaining the history of farming. The section on farming today and tomorrow gives viewers the opportunity to see pigs being born. Requires QuickTime plug-in.
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TES Global

Tes: Follower: Seamus Heaney

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PowerPoint lesson guides students through the analysis of a poem. The poem featured is "Follower" by Seamus Heaney.
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Other

Early Cultures: Pre European Peoples of Wisconsin: Mississippian and Oneota

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mississippian and Oneota cultures were the first true farmers in the Mississippi Valley. Read about their transition from hunting and gathering, and see what differences in their life styles farming brought about. Find a chart that...
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
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Other

Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Peanuts, Pecans, and Peas, Please

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
George Washington Carver, a great scientist, changed the economy of the South with his agricultural knowledge. This lesson will investigate how the lowly peanut kept the cotton farmers from losing everything.
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Other

Ed Surge: Can Anyone Be an Inventor? Mit's Invention Education Officer Says Yes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is part of The EdSurge Podcast. Today, there are plenty of middle and high school students who have developed solutions to major economic and social challenges, ranging from health care and transportation to agriculture and...

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