34 items | 4 visits
Cheska Lorena's List: Government Science Resources
-
-
-
Dec 04, 10
"The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories."
-
-
Dec 04, 10
Categorized as vertebrates, invertebrates, non-flowering plants and flowering plants
-
-
-
-
Dec 16, 10
"The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" It is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences. We are tasked with keeping the United States at the leading edge of discovery in areas from astronomy to geology to zoology."
-
Dec 17, 10
"The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA's effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide. "
-
Dec 17, 10
"Learning about sustainable agriculture issues can start at any age. Check here for instructional books, teaching aids, course outlines, support organizations and other teaching resources for all levels - kindergarten, high school and beyond"
-
Dec 17, 10
"The Agriculture in the Classroom National Resource Directory is an online searchable database that lists hundreds of educational resources designed to help educators locate high quality classroom materials and information to increase agricultural literacy among their Pre-K through 12th grade students."
-Has great PDF state agricultural facts under Student Center tab.
-
Dec 17, 10
"The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards."
-
Dec 17, 10
"USDA Forest Service botanists and other specialists around the country have contributed to the editing, content, construction, and maintenance of this website. The site is dedicated to the enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests and grasslands, and to educating the public about the many values of native plants."
-
Dec 17, 10
"Integrate the wonder of our forests into your classroom curriculum. Developed in tandem with the Discover the Forest PSA campaign, Finding My Forest provides tools for educators to re-connect students with nature. The site offers a downloadable curriculum and the opportunity to connect with other “forest friends.” (http://www.findingmyforest.org/)
-
-
Dec 18, 10
"If you are a teacher searching for classroom materials, a student doing research, or a person looking for a place to spend some time, have some fun and learn in the process, LearnNPS is for you.
Here you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media created by the National Park Service and our partners."
List Comments
(0)
List Info