Sixth graders create pottery out of black clay using traditional methods. They demonstrate appropriate Native American cultural traditions related to the making of black pottery, including prayers to Mother Earth and Clay Woman.

Young scholars name models that are representations of larger objects. They suggest ways that industry, agriculture, and mining affect water quality. Pupils demonstrate the use of lagoons for treating wastewater. Students define the...

Students examine how to use ecological analysis to animal production systems.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson students examine where the nutrients flow in a system and complete several activities. 

Students examine how organic agriculture affects farm profitability and how government programs affect organic agriculture.  In this organic agriculture  instructional activity students complete an activity on costs and...

Students explore the PNI model. In this river pollution lesson, students use the PNI (positive-negative-interesting) problem solving model to analyze 5 scenarios.

In this spelling worksheet, students practice their spelling words that include sight words, r controlled vowels, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words.

Students examine the nutrient makeup in fertilizers.  In this plant nutrient lesson plan students see the effects of common fertilizers on plants.

The students will design a lab to test the mechanism that triggers spore dispersal. They should have some clues after making observations of the life cycle. Part of the fun here is to let the students devise a method for testing this...

In this soil conservation worksheet, students study and analyze two excellent ways to enhance soil conservation: compost heap and leaf-mould. Students review all the ingredients in making both.

Young scholars compost in a limited space and describe the decomposing process. Students convert unwanted, organic matter, particularly food scraps and paper into fertile soil.

Fifth graders describe the major accomplishments of Deborah Sampson and her importance in American history. They list in chronological order the evets that took place in Deborah Sampson's life. They demonstrae their ability to...

Students explore the concept that different waterways support different organisms. After completing experiments, students predict what life-forms exist in each waterway in their area. They research how humans impact the habitat of other...

Young scholars study the growth and care of plants. They take tour of their school site and plant seeds to observe their growth. Afterward, they answer questions about the origin and value of their plants.

In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match 21 presidents with matching statements about events during their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities

Texas is famous for its cattle ranches, and all those cattle produce a lot of manure. Texans are working on projects to harness the energy in manure in various ways. Dry manure has been and continues to be burned for heating and cooking....

Can you recover usable bio gas from cow manure? Read about Highmark Renewables and how they have invented the 'Integrated Manure Utilization System' to do just that!

A light-hearted and informative section about the role of microorganisms in decomposing human waste. It has a colorful, clickable graphic aiding in navigation of the site. Fun and informative.

This interactive vocabulary site on farm animals includes not only the correct Spanish pronunciation of nouns, but some verbs, as well as sounds that the animals make. Pop-ups of the correct spelling are included.

The pros and cons of harnessing energy from biomass are outlined. Biomass refers to biological materials that are used to produce energy. Wood and manure are examples of biomass.

Make your own fertile soil using kitchen scraps, manure, leaves, grass clippings, and other compostable materials. Which materials make the best compost?

Discover and understand the quality and health of the soil in Australia in an effort to optimize sustainable agriculture. Several calculators are offered to measure various aspects of the soil, such as lime benefit, gravel and bulk...

The Konso are comprised of three groups living in southern Ethiopia; the Garati, the Takadi, and the Turo; that speak three very similar dialects. The Konso are intensive agriculturists, using animal and human manure and terracing to...

Jethro Tull (1674-1741) invented a machine that helped to increase the harvest yield by planting seeds in straight lines, a vast improvement over sowing by hand that led to greater crop yields.

Biomass is organic material which has stored sunlight in the form of chemical energy. Biomass fuels include wood, wood waste, straw, manure, sugar cane, and many other byproducts from a variety of agricultural processes.