In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.

In this pronoun worksheet, students review the definitions of subject and object pronouns. Students then complete three pages of exercises about pronouns.

In this wind instructional activity, high schoolers review the types of wind erosion and depositions by the wind. This instructional activity has 2 graphic organizers and 8 fill in the blank questions.

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions that complement the April 2006 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Middle schoolers use the WorldWatcher program to identify the issues affecting their country they have been using for these activities. In groups, they identify each issue and identify the solution or develop their own. They present...

Students develop and solidify their understanding of the concept of perimeter as they engage in a portion of the civil engineering task of land surveying, using the technology of a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot to automate this task.

The University of Nebraska presents information on the Bull Snake, a nonpoisonous snake found in grasslands, woodlands, and farmlands. Map of Nebraska and similar species links included.

The Great Plains organization provides individuals, organizations, and governments with key information about the Great Plains environment through a resource pool of publications, reports, and government data.

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.

Students learn about floods, discovering that different types of floods occur from different water sources, but primarily from heavy rainfall. While floods occur naturally and have benefits such as creating fertile farmland, students...

Describes the causes and the events of the Great American Dust Bowl, when farmland was destroyed through misguided practices, famine set in, and dust storms drove people to desperation.

The telling of the Civil War from an ecological view from the National Humanities Center. The toll of life taken of young men and animals, the devastation of cities, towns, farmland, trees, and forests - all these factors are discussed...

Gaining control over the raging Kootenay River in southeast B.C. is profiled in this exhibit. The struggles and attempts to dyke and reclaim rich farmland is shared. The river is now controlled but 'not yet completely tamed'.

A project for students to research an ecosystem. During their research, students will learn about the services that the ecosystems provides humans. In the second part of the project, students will argue whether a wetland should be...

What fraction of the section of land does each person own? Students use an area model of farmland to determine how much land each person owns.

A large collection of barns and other rural photos. Teachers and students of all ages will find this to be a handy reference. Simply click on an image to enlarge it, and learn a bit more about it.

Take a virtual tour of this working hill farm in Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. See photographs of what goes on there and try an interactive quiz.

From nourishing agricultural soil to serving as a transportation route, the Nile was vital to ancient Egypt's civilization. The Nile, which flows northward for 4,160 miles from east-central Africa to the Mediterranean, provided ancient...

Research and report on two pressing environmental concerns in Africa: the scarcity of clean water and the desertification of farmland. Respond to these issues through activities involving art, drama and journalism.

A comprehensive overview with many interesting facts and information about the movement of African Americans from the southern farmlands to the northern cities.

A description of how watermills work and how they were used on the Great Plains.

A map of the vicinity of Saratoga, New York, at the time of Burgoyne's surrender (October 17, 1777) to the American forces under General Gates. The map shows the Hudson River and surrounding terrain, roads, farmlands and woodlands, the...