US Department of Agriculture
U.s Department of Agriculture: Ain't Nothin' Like Lichen
View images of lichen, and learn what makes this microorganism able to live in extreme environments, how lichens are formed by algae and fungi, and how lichens might be able to benefit humans.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Exploring the Environment: Tropical Poison
An educational module on biodiversity, economic growth, and medical research in rainforests. This can be used by students or teachers. It has a huge amount of information on agriculture, biodiversity, medicinal plants, animals, and more.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Data by Topic
Links to data which cover agriculture, education, environment, health and population and other issues regarding economic development.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Agriculture plays an important part of Manitoba's history, economy, environment and future. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers visits to its site in rural Manitoba, and through this website explains important aspects of farming in...
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Australian Government: Dept. Of Agriculture: Environment
Improving stewardship and sustainable management of Australia's environment including topics such as biodiversity, EPBC Act, Marine, Protection, International Activities, and Partnership.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Agriculture: Food Production
Students will be able to discuss the changes in agriculture throughout history and its effect on foods and food production of today. Additionally, students will be able to discuss the effect of commercial farming on the environment.
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Linking Environment and Farming: Simply Sustainable Soils [Pdf]
With increasing pressure on the world's natural environment and resources it is essential that we develop farming systems that have a low impact on the environment, and are also highly productive in meeting the needs of a growing global...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Pennsylvanians and the Environment
Discover the relationship between Pennsylvanians and the environment through this detailed, historical account which contains links to audio, video, pictorial images of the era.
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Natural Resource Management (Australia)
This homepage provides links to many articles and issues concerning Australia's natural resources and environment, including the atmosphere, coasts and oceans, inland waters, and more.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Natural Resources, Environment, and Ecosystems
A collection of lesson plans for specific age levels to help students gain a better understanding of animals, plants, and people, and how they affect each other in ecosystems. Many of the activities provide discussion questions and...
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Global Climate Change
This tutorial looks at carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and how changes can impact wheat production in Kansas.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Nature's Recyclers Coloring Book
Did you know that nature has its own clean-up crew and recycling staff? Yeah, there aremany plants and animals that help recycle natural materials in our environment. They take deadmaterials and turn them back into rich soil. Use this...
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Australian Acad. Of Science: Food Waste: Preventing Multi Billion Dollar Problem
The top priority when it comes to food waste is to avoid generating more. Food waste includes all food intended for human consumption that never reaches us, as well as edible food that consumers throw away. As it rots in landfills, food...
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Land of Plenty, Land of Want
Part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this site explores the "fundamental problem facing today's farmer: how to feed the world's growing population without endangering our environment." Includes video and educational resources.
Ireland Information
Information About Ireland: An Outline Geography of Ireland
A general description of Ireland, including the physical landscape, rivers, climate, vegetation, urban settlement, manufacturing, agriculture, and others.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Land Use and Land Cover Change
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-six data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine land use and how human activities have impacted on land cover. They look at agriculture, loss of...
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South Carolina Official Site
The official site for the State of South Carolina provides information on state government, education, facts, history, health, travel, recreation, agriculture, environment, employment and more.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize
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...
Government of Canada
Responsible Pesticide Use
This site promotes responsible pesticide use in the home and the outside environment.
Other
Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Earth on Fire
Information and activities looking at the impact of industrial and agricultural practices on global warming.
United Nations
United Nations Sustainable Development Issues
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development covers issues ranging from Agriculture to Waste. This site offers documents and action plan implementation for sustainable development of the earth's natural resources.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Ozone Spells "Ouch" for Some Plants
Ozone can damage plants and harm our lungs as well. Find out how in this this informative and interesting site.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Versatile Uses of Calcium Carbonate
Learn where calcium carbonate can be found and how it is used to support human health, in industry, agriculture, the environment, and in other ways.