Soil biodiversity - The magical world of soil biodiversity and its translation in Portuguese and Kyrgyz
Soil Biodiversity - The magical world of soil biodiversity & its translation in Portuguese and Kyrgyz
Description: (collection of stories/book, pdf link) Instructors - all ages
Contents: A collection of 10 stories for kids from around the world to dig in and discover the magic that lies beneath our feet. The soil biodiversity book competition for children highlights the importance of soil organisms and raises awareness of the urgent need to protect soil biodiversity among a young audience (children aged 6-11 years). This collection of 10 stories includes the best entries received from more than 80 books spanning over 60 countries.
Source: Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) (United Nations)
https://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/resources/highlights/detail/en/c/1599318/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Cultural considerations - Global, Biospheres, Healthy Communities - online communities; Library Resources/ Soil - Specific Topics
Soil Biodiversity - The magical world of soil biodiversity & its translation in Portuguese and Kyrgyz
Description: (collection of stories/book, pdf link) Instructors - all ages
Contents: A collection of 10 stories for kids from around the world to dig in and discover the magic that lies beneath our feet. The soil biodiversity book competition for children highlights the importance of soil organisms and raises awareness of the urgent need to protect soil biodiversity among a young audience (children aged 6-11 years). This collection of 10 stories includes the best entries received from more than 80 books spanning over 60 countries.
Source: Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) (United Nations)
https://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/resources/highlights/detail/en/c/1599318/
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Global & Healthy Communities - online communities: Library Resources/ Soil - Specific Topics
Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food
Title: (Organic Food) Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food
Description: (article) Research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for middle school
Contents: supports soil regeneration, reduces carbon emissions, preserves biodiversity, and helps both farmers and consumers thrive: issues with nutritional quality of produce; interdependence of soil, plants for higher nutritional quality; “if we choose our food with care, its impact could possibly be the biggest contribution each of us makes to protect the planet and, equally crucially, our health…”
Source: thehindu.com/nation/agriculture https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/agriculture/organic-farming-benefits-soil-health-climate-change-food-quality/article69083521.ece
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, Asia, Regenerative agriculture; Library Resources: Soil - Specific Topics & Issues; Plants - Specific Topics & Issues
Title: (Organic Food) Why organic food matters: the hidden cost of non-organic food
Description: (article) Research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for middle school
Contents: supports soil regeneration, reduces carbon emissions, preserves biodiversity, and helps both farmers and consumers thrive: issues with nutritional quality of produce; interdependence of soil, plants for higher nutritional quality; “if we choose our food with care, its impact could possibly be the biggest contribution each of us makes to protect the planet and, equally crucially, our health…”
Source: thehindu.com/nation/agriculture https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/agriculture/organic-farming-benefits-soil-health-climate-change-food-quality/article69083521.ece
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, Asia, Regenerative agriculture; Library Resources: Soil - Specific Topics & Issues; Plants - Specific Topics & Issues
Garden Adjective Adventure
Garden Adjective Adventure
Description: (complete lesson which can be made into a Unit) Instructors - all ages
Contents: “A garden space is full of things (both living and nonliving) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.”
Source: kidsgardening.org https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-garden-adjective-adventure/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants, Seeds, Compost - Lessons section in each
Garden Adjective Adventure
Description: (complete lesson which can be made into a Unit) Instructors - all ages
Contents: “A garden space is full of things (both living and nonliving) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.”
Source: kidsgardening.org https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-garden-adjective-adventure/
Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants, Seeds, Compost - Lessons section in each
New report reveals crucial links between soil quality & human health, calls for global action
Description: (article) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: intro, key findings, call to action
Source: earth.org
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Soil - Specific Topics
Description: (article) research, Instructors - high school
Contents: intro, key findings, call to action
Source: earth.org
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition; Library Resources/ Soil - Specific Topics