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 | |  | | 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. |
|  | | Sustainable Agriculture Resources and Programs for K-12 Youth
USDA. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Describes sustainable agriculture educational programs, curricula and other materials for pre-K through 12th grade schoolchildren. Lists contacts and Web links, plus suggestions for using lessons in course planning. |
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| Resources on Sustainability for Educators
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Supplies or links to publications, curriculum guides, a streaming video, an online discussion list and grant information regarding sustainable agriculture. |
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| Educational Materials in Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture.
A collection of educational materials for teachers, parents and students featuring valuable learning tools on the varied aspects of agriculture, health, nutrition and science. |
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| Youth Resources in Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture.
An extensive collection of resources for kids and teens pertaining to all aspects of agriculture including animals, nutrition, fire safety and the outdoors. |
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| Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening: Resources for Instructors
University of California. Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.
A 600-page training manual on the "practical aspects of organic farming and gardening, applied soil science, and social and environmental issues in agriculture." Contains lecture outlines, field demonstrations, progress assessments and resource lists. |
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| Sci4Kids
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Learn what scientists at the Agricultural Research Service do. Explore topics such as animals, aquaculture, environment, farming, insects, nutrition, plants, satellites, soil, technology, test tubes, transportation, water, weird science and more. |
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| Agriculture in the Classroom
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, Extension Service.
Provides educational resources and activities for students, teachers and parents that help young children and teens "gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies." |
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| KidsRegen.org
Rodale Institute.
Encourages youths "to make healthy choices for the environment, and for themselves." Offers tools and learning activities for families, teachers and children. |
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| Lesson Planet: The Search Engine for Teachers
Education Planet.
This subscription-based, searchable Web service offers an extensive collection of "teacher reviewed online lesson plans" and Web sites on many subjects including sustainable and organic agriculture. |
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