Educational Resource Links
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*More information is added to this page as it is found.
Tri-Basin NRD has classroom activities and programs available upon request. Schools within the Tri-Basin NRD can contact Sasha at 308-995-6688 or shahn@tribasinnrd.org for more information. Contact your Local Natural Resources District for more information about the Natural Resources in your area. Find your NRD.
Alphabetical
· Agriculture in The Classroom (AITC) programs seek to improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content as the context to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts and nutrition.
· Arbor Day Foundation Educational Resources about trees
· Beyond School Bells Virtual Backpacks
· Brain Pop Science – Fun interactive Science Learning
· Tree Education Hub - Everything you need to celebrate trees in your classroom, all in one spot. From the Arbor Day Foundation.
· Celebrate Arbor Day – From the Arbor Day Foundation
· Conservation Education Hub – NACD
· Department of Education at the Smithsonian Museum
· Groundwater Foundation Learn About Groundwater at Home!
· Groundwater Foundation’s KID’s CORNER – groundwater lessons and activities for students.
· University of Illinois Extension Help Stop Soil Erosion Game
· Jr Brain Pop Science – Interactive Science for Youth.
· Migration Science and Mystery A Distance Learning Adventure
· NASA STEM Engagement – learn how NASA science affects our resources
· National Agriculture in the Classroom – free lesson plans, virtual field trips, and teacher resources. K-12
· National Geographic Kids – Fun ways to engage with nature.
· National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration explore the ocean and atmosphere.
· Nature Explore - research-based outdoor classroom design services, educator workshops, and natural products. A division of Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
· Nebraska Farm Bureau Educational Resources
· Nebraska Game & Parks Conservation Education
· Nebraska Invasive Species Program Educational Materials by age level
· NRCS Teachers and Students page
· Platte Watershed in Motion - Learn about the Platte Watershed
· Precipitation Education– Science resources and activities for all grade levels by GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement) & NASA.
· Progressive Agricultural Foundation Ag Safety Educational Resources – Resources for teachers/communities to conduct farm safety awareness and education programs.
· TREES ARE GOOD – All kinds of tree education links
· US Forest Service Kids’ Page - A forest full of tree education
· USGS Science Support - Lots of science, Teacher Resources to Learn from Home.
Water
We have many water programs. Some of the helpful learning resources we have are:
· 100 Fun Ways to Conserve Water
· Aquatic WILD aquatic wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students.
· Conservation Education Hub - NACD
· Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!)– Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fun and games about water, trees, wildlife, environment.
· Groundwater Foundation’s KID’s CORNER – Great groundwater lessons and activities for students.
· How does your garden grow? – Irrigation Association Elementary School Curriculum Grades 3-5
· Learn About Groundwater at Home! – Groundwater Foundation
· National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration explore the ocean and atmosphere.
· Platte Watershed in Motion - Learn about the Platte Watershed
· Precipitation Education– Science resources and activities for all grade levels by GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement) & NASA.
· Project WET or Water Education for Today water-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. This is an awareness to action material group; it is a hands-on education program.
· Virtual Field Trips – UNL Extension
Soil
Some of the helpful learning resources for soils are:
· Agriculture in The Classroom (AITC) programs seek to improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content as the context to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts and nutrition.
· Conservation Education Hub - NACD
· Dig It! The Secrets of Soil from the Smithsonian Museum
· Education Resources Natural Resources Conservation Service
· Soil Health – University of Illinois Extension
· Science Friday - Soil Engineering
· Soil Health Resources – NACD
· Soil to Spoon from NACD
· Underground Adventure – Field Museum sponsored by Monsanto
· Unlock the Secrets in the Soil resources about Soil Health USDA-NRCS
Plants
Some of the helpful learning resources for plants are:
· Agriculture in The Classroom (AITC) programs seek to improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content as the context to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts and nutrition.
· Conservation Education Hub – NACD
· Learning & Teaching about the Environment from EPA
· Nature Explore’s – goal is to help nature become an integral, joyful part of children’s daily learning.
· Platte Watershed in Motion - Learn about the Platte Watershed
· Project Learning Tree is a Tree and forest centered conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. This is an awareness to action material group; it is a hands-on education program
· Virtual Field Trips – UNL Extension
Trees
Some of the helpful learning resources for trees are:
· Tree Education Hub - Everything you need to celebrate trees in your classroom, all in one spot. From the Arbor Day Foundation.
· Celebrate Arbor Day – From the Arbor Day Foundation
· The Community Forest – UNL Extension
· Educational Resources about trees from the Arbor Day Foundation.
· Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!)– Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fun and games about water, trees, wildlife, environment.
· Project Learning Tree is a Tree and forest centered conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. This is an awareness to action material group; it is a hands-on education program.
· US Forest Service USDA - Learn
· Tree Husker – from UNL Forestry Dept.
· Tree Husker Videos – on YouTube from UNL Forestry Dept.
· Tree Identification – UNL Dept of Natural Resources
· TREES ARE GOOD – All kinds of tree education links
Wildlife
Some of the helpful learning resources for wildlife are:
· Aquatic WILD aquatic wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students.
· Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!)– Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fun and games about water, trees, wildlife, environment.
· Flying WILD fowl wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students
· Growing up WILD early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.
· National Geographic Kids – Engaging with Nature
· Project WILD - wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. This is an awareness to action material group; it is a hands-on education program. This is in all 50 states. This is available in both English and Spanish.
Habitat
Some of the helpful learning resources for habitat are:
· Tree Education Hub - Everything you need to celebrate trees in your classroom, all in one spot. From the Arbor Day Foundation.
· Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!)– Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Fun and games about water, trees, wildlife, environment.
· National Geographic Kids – Learning about Nature
· Nature Explore – help nature become an integral, joyful part of children’s daily learning.
· Platte Watershed in Motion - Learn about the Platte Watershed
· US Forest Service USDA - Learn