Biology - Wildlife
Resources
A Mouse- and Pesticide-Free House
 | Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Mice are cute, but not in your cereal box. This is a fact sheet provided by the Northwest Coalition for Alternative to Pesticides (the actual article was published by the Journal of Pesticide Reform). It is representative of the approach that the NCAP takes.... |
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An Earthworm's Life (Nature Upclose)
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary |
| Type: BiblioResources (Books) |
| Summary: Non-Fiction Author, John Himmelman ISBN 0516265350 In very simple language (appropriate for 4-8 year olds) the life of a worm is described. Books listed in Greening Schools BiblioResources have been recommended as valuable... |
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| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Need to implement some type of insect, animal, lice, mite, odor, fungus, snake, lizard or just about any kind of pest control? If yes, you are probably on the right page. Their goal is to offer information on whatever is bugging you! Just scroll down t... |
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| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Materials - Web site |
| Summary: Nature is all about chemistry. This collection of articles provides valuable insight into the animal kingdom and some of the chemical features of these wonderful creatures. For example, what is special about the feat of gecko feet that allows them to hang o... |
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Exploring Urban Integrated Pest Management
| Grade Level: Elementary |
| Type: Classroom Lessons |
| Summary: Exploring Urban Integrated Pest Management provides activities and resources for Teaching K-6. The educational material is downloadable. This resource provides the opportunity for K-6 educators in formal and informal settings to use IPM as the real-world them... |
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| Type: BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Lessons - Classroom Materials |
| Summary: The story by Thomas Rockwell, How to Eat Fried Worms, is supported by a collection of electronic sites that provide activities, discussion questions, and quizzes related to the book. Included is a recipe for "worms" and biographical information on author Thoma... |
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Integrated Pest Management for Schools
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Checklist - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Safer Pest Control is working from the ground up to promote safe alternatives to pesticides in Illinois. Safer Pest Control Project N.F.P. (SPCP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the public health risks and environmental impacts of pesticide... |
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Integrated Pest Management for Schools: A How-to Manual
| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: Integrated pest management principles in schools helpf to reduce contact with toxic substances in the school environment. EPA promotes integrated pest management through documents such as the IPM for Schools: A How-to Manual. IPM is a process that emplys a p... |
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IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual Revised 2004 Edition
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: Specifically for Pennsylvania schools, this 136-page manual is available online in parts or in its entirety. You may also order hard copies of the manual; copies are free for all Pennsylvania school districts and $7 plus $5 shipping and handling per order for... |
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| Grade Level: Middle School/Junior High - High School - Post-Secondary |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet |
| Summary: The contencts appear designed for upper grade levels, they are linked to science standards. Sections include: biology of insects and weeds, soil ecosystems and biological controls, pesticides, chemical controls, agriculture, natural areas, and IPM in schools,... |
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National Pest Management Association Inc
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Materials - Language Options - List - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: This resource is designed for consumers and professionals in the pest control industry. The website offers teacher resources, activities for children interested in learning more about pests, and it offers a link to locate recommended professionals. |
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Pennsylvania IPM Program (The)
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: A valuable site for gaining information on many aspects of IPM. The education section includes resources for teachers complete with lessons for all grade levels. |
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| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Fact sheet - List |
| Summary: Biological information as well as control for Brown and Black rats, mice, mink, squirrels, and a variety of other "rodents" are provided at this site. Biological information, reasons for concerns and indicators are provided. This may make some readers squirm... |
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Schoolyard Garden and Habitat Project
| Grade Level: High School |
| Type: Article/Report - Web site |
| Summary: The Schoolyard Garden and Habitat program serves high school students with specific learning disabilities. |
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| Grade Level: Elementary - High School |
| Type: Article/Report - BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet |
| Summary: Instruction on vermicomposting in the classroom, at home, and as an academic exercise are provided. Resources include fact sheets on the role of worms, worm and worm bin supply sources, classroom worm composting and an animated interactive game (The Adventure... |
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Vermicomposting (Making Good use of Garbage!)
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary |
| Type: Classroom Games and Activities - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Language Options - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours - Web site |
| Summary: Vermicomposting fun facts, information, activities, music (including The Littlest Worm), and reasons to consider vermicomposting. |
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| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Classroom Materials - Web site |
| Summary: WISE (Whole Systems Integrated Sustainable Desicn for Education) is a website tool for students and teachers to learn about and implement sustainable design projects. Students will observe, analyze resources, record findings, learn about sustainability, and p... |
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Worm Bin Creatures Alive Through a Microscope
| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours |
| Summary: Worm Bin Creatures Alive Through a Microscope provides a captivating look at rarely seen (close-up) organisms of the compost and worm bins. The video is 31 minutes and cost is $25 (July 2004). |
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Worm Guide: A Vermicomposting Guide for Teachers (The)
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: This guide provides teachers with information on how to start and maintain a successful classroom worm bin. Includes the basics of vermicomposting, worm bin building plans, troubleshooting and fundraising tips, classroom activities, and useful case studies of... |
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| Grade Level: Elementary - Middle School/Junior High |
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Mary Appelhof's site for worm composting resources, provides video clips, feature articles and activities,and WormEzine magainze (free monthly magazine on vermicomposting |
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Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up & Maintain a Worm Composting System
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: NonFiction (Lesson, Text)
Author Mary Appelhof ISBN 0942256107 This has been long considered the definitive guide to vermicomposting by Mary Appelhoff). Authors Mary Appelhof. Topics include how to set up bins, what kinds of wo... |
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Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment
| Grade Level: Pre-K thru Kindergarten - Elementary - Middle School/Junior High - High School |
| Type: BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook |
| Summary: NonFiction
Authors Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton and Barbara Loss Harris ISBN 0-942256-05-0This classroom activity book complements "Worms Eat My Garbage" (the definitive guide to vermicomposting by Mary Appelhoff). Books lis... |
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