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Publisher: University of Illinois Extension Schools Online 
 A searchable collection of study units for both students and teachers. Areas include plant science, incubation and embryology, worm anatomy, natural resources and the environment, apples, aging, sports and nutrition, and social development. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/SchoolsOnline/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Adventures of Herman
The story of the evolution of Eisenia fetida and how it came to North America, aimed at elementary school children. Also included is anatomy and the "family tree" for annelids, tracing their lineage from kingdom through genus and species. Information is also provided for making a bin for them to live in, the food they require, and other facts about this invertebrate. There are games, puzzles, and additional activities. The user is able to ask questions about worms as well as read past answers or join a chat room about them. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/ Topics: Animals, Gardening, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Bug Review
This site presents information and photos on common household and garden bugs (such as aphids, earwigs, and carpenter ants), with details about habit, the damage they create, and the controls available for each bug. Searchable; browsable by insect name and insect location. Available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/bugreview/ Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Miracle of Fall
A directory of links to information about fall foliage and related topics. Includes links to sites about fall color, trees, fall foliage updates and reports, driving and hiking suggestions, photos, lesson plans, activities, autumn gardening and composting, and more. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/fallcolor/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Christmas Trees & More
Information about Christmas tree types, selection and care, and traditions. Includes recipes for cookie ornaments, fun facts, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/trees/ Topics: Christmas, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Strawberries & More
Information about growing, finding, selecting, and preparing strawberries. Features history, statistics, recipes, a list of strawberry festivals, and information about common pests and diseases of strawberries. From the University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/strawberries/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Sep 14, 2009 A Guide To The Business Of Babysitting
Everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter is available on this site, from planning play activities to great business practices. Topics include basic childcare issues such as safety, bathing, diapering, feeding infants and children, and respecting family values. Also available is a template for a flyer to advertise babysitting services. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/babysitting/ Topics: Business, Families, Labor Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Let's Party: A Guide to Drug-free Parties for 5th-8th Graders
"This website is a resource for parents to help their fifth through eighth grade children as they begin to host and attend parties." Provides suggestions for parents for party planning, rules, invitations, curfews, and more. Includes party game and food ideas. Also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/party/ Topics: Families Last updated Oct 6, 2009 The Poinsettia Pages
History, lore, facts and figures, selection, and tips for caring for poinsettia plants. Includes a FAQ, instructions for getting poinsettias to reflower, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/poinsettia/index.cfm Topics: Christmas, Gardening, Holidays & Observances, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Watch Your Garden Grow: Corn
Information about growing corn in the home garden, including discussion of planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Includes descriptions of yellow, white, and bicolor corn varieties. Also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/corn1.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Turkey for the Holidays
This guide includes information on turkey cooking techniques, selection, carving, side dishes, nutrition, food safety, and using leftovers. Also features interesting trivia and facts about turkey and Thanksgiving, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey/ Topics: Birds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 4, 2009 Our Rose Garden
"This short guide to rose gardening will hopefully help sort through some of the confusion about roses and entice you to include one or more of these plants in your garden." Includes tips for selection, site selection and bed preparation, planting, pruning, and pest and disease protection. Features photos, videos, diagrams, and links to related resources. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/roses/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Pumpkins and More
Answers to many questions about this large squash. Learn about the many varieties, including nutritional value, facts and history, growing tips, and more. Includes a pumpkin farm locator (primarily for Illinois), recipes, and instructions for selection and use. In "Pumpkin Fun," find crafts, screensavers, carving tips, and puzzles. Includes related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/pumpkins/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Saving Seed from the Garden
Tips for saving seeds from flowers and vegetable plants for preservation and future planting. Discusses hybrid and heirloom varieties of plants, when to harvest the seed, saving seed from fleshy fruits (such as tomatoes and melons), and storage. From the University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/hortihints/0008c.html Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2009 My First Garden
"A guide to the world of fun & clever gardening" designed for 4th-grade students. The site shows "the beauty of gardens, and the care involved in planning, nurturing and enjoying the benefits of gardening in a variety of spaces and places." Includes a teacher's guide. From the University of Illinois Extension. Also available in Spanish. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/firstgarden/ Topics: Gardening, K-12 Education Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Apples & More
Collection of articles and links to resources on growing and eating apples. Topics include apple varieties, history, selection and uses, apple cider, apple events, and nutrition. Provides instructions for preserving apples, and recipes for applesauce, spiced apple cider, apple butter, and other dishes. In English and Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/apples/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Sep 17, 2009 A Taste of Gardening
This series on gardening basics features sections on garden planning, planting, growing transplants (planting dates for Chicago area only), composting, insect and disease control, herbs, and harvesting and storing vegetables. Includes handy charts describing how and when to harvest vegetables and herbs, and simple diagrams of a compost pile and vegetable storage systems. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/tog/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Asparagus
Growing instructions for asparagus, "one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring." Covers planting, care, harvesting, problems (asparagus beetle and asparagus rust), selection and storage, preparation and serving, and preservation. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/asparagus1.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Sep 14, 2009 |
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