Future Climate Change | Climate Change Key Points Continued emissions of greenhouse gases will lead to further climate changes. Future changes are expected to include a warmer atmosphere, a warmer and more acidic ocean, higher sea levels, and larger changes in precipitation patterns. The extent of future climate change depends on what we do now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing greenhouse gas concentrations will have many effects Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere will continue to increase unless the billions of tons of our annual emissions decrease substantially. Increase Earth's average temperature Influence the patterns and amounts of precipitation Reduce ice and snow cover, as well as permafrost Raise sea level Increase the acidity of the oceans These changes will impact our food supply, water resources, infrastructure, ecosystems, and even our own health . This slideshow describes some of the projected climate change impacts to key sectors, among other topics. Climate Models and Scenarios
10 Unforgettable Stories History Forgot History This list is inspired by an excellent book I recently bought called “Lost to Time“. I strongly recommend you buy it if you want to read much more detail about the stories, people and places in this list. Cahokia America’s Forgotten Rome Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is the area of an ancient indigenous city (c. 600–1400 AD) near Collinsville, Illinois. At the high point of its development, Cahokia was the largest urban center north of the great Mesoamerican cities in Mexico. If the highest population estimates are correct, Cahokia was larger than any subsequent city in the United States, until about 1800, when Philadelphia’s population grew beyond 40,000. Sultana Forgotten Disaster The steamboat Sultana was a Mississippi River paddlewheeler, destroyed in an explosion on 27 April, 1865. Ziryab The Slave Who Changed Society The list of societal changes Ziryab made is immense – he popularized short hair and shaving for men, and wore different clothes based on the seasons. Peshtigo
ProjectWILD Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association (CFAIA) The U.S.: 50 States - Map Quiz Game Seterra is an entertaining and educational geography game that lets you explore the world and learn about its countries, capitals, flags, oceans, lakes and more! You can access the Seterra online quiz site using your computer, phone, or tablet running the latest version of most web browsers, including Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer. There’s also a Seterra app that runs on iOS and Android phones and tablets! Keywords: Geography games, quiz game, blank maps, geogames, educational games, outline map, exercise, classroom activity, teaching ideas, classroom games, middle school, interactive world map for kids, geography quizzes for adults, sporcle, human geography, social studies, memorize, memorization, remote learning, homeschooling, edtech, K12
Cornell Garden-Based Learning » Plants and Textiles Signature Projects Plants and Textiles Home | Mat Weaving | Rope Making | Paper Making |Indigo Dyeing | Net Knotting | Educator Resources | Videos Introduction What do mats, rope, indigo, paper, and nets all have in common? This project focuses on past and present technologies that convert plant materials into fibrous products. And each activity consists of four main components: • Tools – make a tool. • Technology – use the tool in a traditional activity. • Research - use the Internet to learn about comparable technologies and products in today’s market, and to further explore plant fibers and textiles. • Connections – involve others from your community. The activities vary in their level of difficulty and the amount of time and materials required. • Mat Weaving (quick and easy): In this activity, youth will understand the basic functions of a loom and will weave a simple mat.
Science Investigator >> An upper elementary school science education journal 9-12.oszt. Pamut - miből, hogyan, története Grade Level(s) Estimated Time 1 Hour Purpose Students will learn about the production and processing of cotton and discuss the impact it has had on the history and culture of the United States. Materials Cotton BollsScaleHand lenses Suggested Companion Resources Vocabulary Gin: to separate cotton fiber from seeds and waste material. Boll: the part of a cotton plant that contains the seeds; the pod or capsule of a plant. Interest Approach or Motivator Ask students to think about the economic, cultural, and political causes of the Civil War. Background Agricultural Connections Cotton Boll Kit is available for purchase It’s common knowledge that slavery was a source of conflict between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. Cotton picking was a job given to healthy, adult slaves. Eli Whitney is generally credited with the invention of the cotton gin. Cotton production increased across the South following the invention of the cotton gin. Procedures Linking History and Cotton Handout ↑ Top
NCFS - Home Seed to Plate: Georgia Organics Sample Farm to School Lesson Plans This set of K – 2nd grade lesson plans provides teachers with sample lesson plans that incorporate food and gardening into Science, Math, Language Arts, Physical Education, and Social Studies over the course of a semester. Each unit advances students’ understanding of farm to school through planning an edible garden, harvesting and finally eating produce in the classroom. Each lesson plan is paired with appropriate Georgia Performance Standards. Highlights include: Basic math skills with the use of money when buying vegetables;Understanding weather in relation to crop planning and harvesting;Physical education activities;Strengthening gardening and agriculture vocabulary; andHistorical figures in gardening and agriculture such as George Washington Carver, Thomas Jefferson, Jimmy Carter, and Creek and Cherokee Indians. Also, several lessons are paired with related children’s books. Click here for a curriculum for teaching organic growing methods. Lessons created by Stacie Draper.
NC Museum of Forestry | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences The Wildlife in North Carolina magazine photo competition is now in its ninth year. Paul Malcolm of Garner won the grand prize for his image of live oak trees at Fort Fisher historic site near Wilmington. The contest is a collaboration between the Museum and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. This year, judges reviewed 1,235 entries in 10 categories. Birds: Charles English, Wilmington, belted kingfisherMammals: Tyler Bailey, Raleigh, squirrelReptiles and Amphibians: Joe Congleton, Clayton, anoleInvertebrates: Stephen Atkins, Weaverville, mothWild Plants: Jim Ruff, Blowing Rock, rhododendron on Blue Ridge ParkwayYouth Photographer, 13-17: Lucas Bobay, Holly Springs, jumping spiderGrand Prize: Paul Malcolm, Garner, Fort Fisher, live oak treesOutdoor Recreation: Ed Ziegler, Raleigh, surf fishing at dawnAnimal Behavior: Kim Hawks, Chapel Hill, Bald Head Island turtle tracks Youth Photographer, 12 and younger: Darci Burger, Macon, little frog On display through September 15, 2014 Links
3-5.oszt. föld = élet Grade Level(s) Estimated Time 45 Minutes Purpose This lesson plan emphasizes the concept that agriculture provides nearly all of the products we rely on in any given day. Materials Four boxes labeled "Store," "Factory," "Farm," and "Natural Resources"Poster board (for mounting product picturesGlueSource Search Pictures Suggested Companion Resources Vocabulary Non-exhaustible Resources: Natural resources that can last forever regardless of human activities. Nonrenewable Resources: These are limited natural resources that cannot be replaced or reproduced (within a generation). Renewable Resources: Natural resources that can be replaced by human efforts are considered renewable. Interest Approach or Motivator Essential Questions: Does agriculture affect every-day living? Background Agricultural Connections Many people have the misconception that farms simply provide us with raw produce and other foods. Procedures Preparation Cut out the attached pictures (40) of common products we see or use every day.
Forestry Images: Forest Health, Natural Resources, Fire, Trees, Wildlife, Silviculture Photos Landscape and Human Health Laboratory, University of Illinois