Environmental Science

Authors: Rachel Bayer - Sara Arnold - Donielle Axline - Kelly Nichols - Catherine Sorenson - Razan Sahuri - Haylee Staruk

The Kids Growing with Grains Virtual Field Trip offers interactive lessons for students about the importance of grains in nutrition and the environment. Each lesson features a 5 to 15-minute video, a student worksheet, and family engagement pages in both English and Spanish. The program includes four sections: Grain Science, Grains and Nutrition, Grains and the Environment, and Grains and Animals. A pre-field trip student workbook is also available for additional resources. Teachers can select lessons based on their needs and can reach out to Kelly Nichols, UME Ag Educator, for assistance. Authors: Rachel Bayer, Sara Arnold, Donielle Axline, Kelly Nichols, Catherine Sorenson, Raza Sahuri, and Haylee Staruk; Title: Kids Growing with Grains Virtual Field Trip (WB-2).

Authors: Willie Lantz - Philip Malone - Karen Wood - Amy Lang - Brad Hartle - Mark DeMorra - Amanda Wahle - Mary Elizabeth Bissell - Aimee Cristy - Bobbi Hudson - Thomas Hutson - Jessica Mellon

The “Investigating Oysters” underwater science activity booklet is an educational component of the Smart, Sustainable Shellfish Aquaculture Management (S3AM) program. S3AM is a nationwide, multi-institutional, USDA-funded project that uses smart technology to increase farming efficiency, economic viability, and environmental sustainability of oyster aquaculture. This guide provides young people with an introduction to oysters and an overview of underwater robotics through engaging activities that connect to the future of oyster harvesting. The activities included in this booklet are a virtual oyster dissection, experiments in buoyancy and propulsion and a guide to building the 4-H SAM underwater robot. Authors: Willie Lantz, Phil Malone, Karen Wood, Amy Lang, Brad Hartle, Mark Demorra, Amanda Wahle, Aimee Cristy, Mary Elizabeth Bissell, Bobbi Hudson, Tom Hudson, and Jessica Mellon.; Title: Investigating Oysters 4-H Guide to Underwater Science Activities for Youth (EC-2025-0751)

Authors: Amy Lang

The Power of Pollinators lessons provide engaging, interactive activities for youth audiences to explore the role pollinators play in our food supply, providing opportunities to explore pollinator species and habitats and engage in environmental stewardship practices to support these vital organisms.  As youth explore these concepts they will develop an increased affinity for the natural world and the science that can be used to explore and understand it. Author: Amy Lang; Title: The Power of Pollinators (EC-2023-0675).

Authors: Amy Lang

Nature is a powerful tool in the healthy development of children. This extension brief provides quick, easy, accessible suggestions on how to access nature with young children. We hope you enjoy your time outdoors Author: Amy Lang; Title: 15 Ways to Address Nature-Deficit Disorder Anywhere, Anytime (EBR-2023-0664)

Authors: Torrey Silliman

The Beginner’s Guide to Birding & Citizen Science is a self-paced, online class with seven modules that provide participants with information and tools for youth interested in birding. Each lesson provides an interactive presentation, a class discussion, and additional resources. Author: Torrey Silliman; Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Birding & Citizen Science (WB-2022-0643)