It's a dirty job but someone has to do it -- S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students' questions about soil. Even their teachers can't wiggle their way out of this one! Slither your way through these soiled questions and earn a very special diploma. You might even get hooked on Soil!
Take control of S.K. Worm as he takes students on a tour of the soil, wiggling into many of the things that make for healthy soil. There are five soil facts to discover. Find them all!
Colorful drawings and cartoon characters make this a hit as you learn about the importance of keeping our hometown water clean and clear. This features characters like Major Mulcher and Not-Till Bill and includes a 10 question water quiz. Click here to order the Your Hometown Water Tour Booklet.
This is a 32-page booklet aimed at a fifth grade audience and is full of fun facts about farmers and ranchers. It explains where food comes from, how it is produced and the benefits of conservation. (2007)
The newly-designed poster shows the elements of the water cycle through a diverse landscape. The back of the poster includes a variety of information and activities that teachers can use to get students of all ages engaged in water conservation.
The Whobuddies are six unique owl cartoon characters who really care about the environment. In "The Mystery of the Sick Stream" and "The Great Soil Discovery," you can read about their adventures with Connor and his classmates as they work with the Whobuddies to help protect the natural resources in their school's watershed.
