Explore recent images and research results from NASA Earth science missions with this poster depicting how NASA scientists are working to understand the geosphere (land). Satellite images, graphs, and pictures complement the fact-filled information. The posters can be ordered from the WWW site above; this site also includes PowerPoint and PDF files with the poster information. Full description.

In this unit, students use various mathematical skills in the context of examining an ISS EarthKAM image (ISS 004.ESC1.03221557) of farmland in Texas and New Mexico. They randomly select a sample region of the image, count the number of fields in that region, and estimate how many fields are in the entire image. They check how reasonable their estimate is, compare estimates, discuss differences and ... Full description.

In -The Case of the Disappearing Dirt-, summer fun suffers a setback when the tree house detectives discover that their favorite spot on the beach is shrinking.- The detectives dig in and learn more about weathering, erosion, the rock cycle, and much more. This show is part of the NASA SCI Files series of instructional programs consisting of broadcast, print, and online elements.- Emphasizing research ... Full description.

Irrigated agriculture has played a critical role in the economic and social development of the United States--but it is also at the root of increasing controversy. How can irrigation best make the transition into an era of increasing water scarcity? In A New Era for Irrigation, experts draw important conclusions about whether irrigation can continue to be the nation's most significant water user, ... Full description.

Petroleum-based industrial products have gradually replaced products derived from biological materials. However, biologically based products are making a comeback--because of a threefold increase in farm productivity and new technologies. Biobased Industrial Products envisions a biobased industrial future, where starch will be used to make biopolymers and vegetable oils will become a routine component ... Full description.

This 48 minute radio broadcast is a discussion of agriculture and sustainability - how can people worldwide ensure that there is plenty of food now, as well as in years to come? Will it take changes in production methods? Diet? Attitudes? There is discussion of how the population of the future will be increasingly urban; what the results of the Green Revolution were; how providing meat is more of ... Full description.

This is the homepage of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. It features links to news articles and publications on the center's activities and research, including research and programs that can make agriculture more profitable and keep small and mid-sized farmers on the land. There are also articles on new consumer attitudes regarding the food they eat, an extensive ... Full description.

FSA for Kids contains coloring sheets, books and calendars; an online adventure game testing agricultural knowledge; information on creating a mobile; an FSA alphabet book; Earthday and FSA bookmarks; farmer word searches, and agricultural trivia. Full description.

Pages from this book include a maze, crossword puzzle, word search, and math exercise in addition to coloring sheets. Each of the activities contain an agricultural theme; many of the coloring pages honor the life and work of Dr. Carver. Full description.

The Agriculture Fact Book 2001-2002 provides information on issues of American agriculture. Topics include food consumption in America, American farms and rural America, offices and programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), USDA rural development, food, nutrition, consumer services, and others. This book is a gateway to USDA information, including what people eat, how to grow a garden, ... Full description.