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
The Food Print of Food Packaging
Description: (report) research, Instructors - high School & adaptable portions for any level
Contents: This report is written by FoodPrint and based on a March, 2019 report (updated 2025) entitled Safer Materials in Food Packaging, by Safer Made. Commissioned by Forsythia Foundation, the Safer Materials in Food Packaging report discusses: “the needs for innovation in food packaging and showcases innovative companies and potential solutions to the sector’s health and environmental challenges; intro, problems, overview; packaging - plastic, metal, fiber, chemicals; recycling, composting, path forward; consumers action toolkit.”
Source: foodprint.org https://foodprint.org/reports/the-foodprint-of-food-packaging/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=boost&utm_campaign=plastic_cr
Crossposted: LibraryToolkit/ Communities & Systems - Food Systems, Courses; LIbrary Resources/ Plants - Issues
Description: (report) research, Instructors - high School & adaptable portions for any level
Contents: This report is written by FoodPrint and based on a March, 2019 report (updated 2025) entitled Safer Materials in Food Packaging, by Safer Made. Commissioned by Forsythia Foundation, the Safer Materials in Food Packaging report discusses: “the needs for innovation in food packaging and showcases innovative companies and potential solutions to the sector’s health and environmental challenges; intro, problems, overview; packaging - plastic, metal, fiber, chemicals; recycling, composting, path forward; consumers action toolkit.”
Source: foodprint.org
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Communities & Systems - Food Systems, Courses; LIbrary Resources/ Plants - Issues
The Biomass Distribution on Earth
Description: (article, reproducible visual) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages
Contents: “a census of the biomass of all kingdoms of life. This analysis provides a holistic view of the composition of the biosphere and allows us to observe broad patterns over taxonomic categories, geographic locations, and trophic modes.”
Source: pnas.org
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1711842115
Image for reproducible visual included in article.
Crossposted: Library toolkit/ Biospheres
Description: (article, visual) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages
Contents: “a census of the biomass of all kingdoms of life. This analysis provides a holistic view of the composition of the biosphere and allows us to observe broad patterns over taxonomic categories, geographic locations, and trophic modes.”
Source: pnas.org
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1711842115
Crossposted: Library toolkit/ Biospheres
Title: Walking & Being Outdoors in Nature Increase Positive Affect & Energy
Description: (PDF) research, Instructors - academic content, adaptable for all ages
Contents: abstract, scientific study, etc
Source: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc publications
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/eco.2017.0036
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - Research
Description: (PDF) research, Instructors - academic content, adaptable for all ages
Contents: abstract, scientific study, etc
Source: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc publicationshttps://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/eco.2017.0036
Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Education - Research
Reaping the benefits of farm-to-early care and education (ECE)
Description: (study summary) research, Instructors - early years,
Contents: review of farm-to-ECE pilot project, applications for NEP strategies & content -
key findings, recommendations
Source: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems & Community Development (JAFSCD), 11/23
https://www.morningagclips.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-farm-to-early-care-and-education/
Crossposted: LIbrary Toolkit/ Education - Value of Gardening
Description: (study summary) research, Instructors - early years,
Contents: review of farm-to-ECE pilot project, applications for NEP strategies (Nutrition Education Program) & content - key findings, recommendations
Source: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems & Community Development (JAFSCD), 11/23
https://www.morningagclips.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-farm-to-early-care-and-education/
Crossposted: LIbrary Toolkit/ Education - Value of Gardening
Greener neighborhoods can protect us at the cellular level
Description: (article, PDF) research, Instructors - high school findings
Contents: “Greenspace—the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces—has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.”
Source:
https://phys.org/news/2023-10-greener-neighborhoods-usat-cellular.html
Description: (article, PDF) research, Instructors - high school findings
Contents: “Greenspace—the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces—has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.”
Source:
https://phys.org/news/2023-10-greener-neighborhoods-usat-cellular.html
Learning through the Garden
Description: (Rutgers Extension Coop Sheet) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: cross disciplinary applications
Source: Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences
Description: (Rutgers Extension Coop Sheet) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages
Contents: cross disciplinary applications
Source: Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences
The First School Gardens
gardening in schools — the mindset, the perceived benefits, and public resistance to it as time passed.
gardening in schools — the mindset, the perceived benefits, and public resistance to it as time passed.
Garden-Based Learning in Basic Education
Garden-Based Learning in Basic Education
Description: (monograph,PDF) research, Instructors - early ages
Contents: This article addresses the question, “How has garden-based education impacted the areas of academics, environmental education, nutritional awareness and community life?”; sections include - History and Philosophy, Tracing the History, Theoretical Frameworks, Contemporary Trends, Impacts
Source: Univ of California, Center for Youth Development (littlegreenthumbs.org); image credit - excerpt from monograph
https://littlegreenthumbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GardenBasedLearninginBaseicEducation_4H.pdf (2002)
Crossposted: LIbrary Toolkit/ Education - Research
Garden-Based Learning in Basic Education
Description: (monograph,PDF) research, Instructors - early ages
Contents: This article addresses the question, “How has garden-based education impacted the areas of academics, environmental education, nutritional awareness and community life?”; sections include - History and Philosophy, Tracing the History, Theoretical Frameworks, Contemporary Trends, Impacts
Source: Univ of California, Center for Youth Development (littlegreenthumbs.org); image credit - excerpt from monograph
https://littlegreenthumbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GardenBasedLearninginBaseicEducation_4H.pdf (2002)
Crossposted: LIbrary Toolkit/ Education - Research