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| Living With Black Bears in VirginiaBlack bears are becoming an increasingly common sight in Virginia — bears now live in almost every county! But even as our black bear population grows and expands, at the same time, residential areas are encroaching into the forested lands and habitats used by bears and other wildlife, thus increasing the chances for bear/human interaction or conflicts.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 Science |
| W is for Water QualityEach year, farmers do their part to avoid runoff in the state’s rivers, streams and Chesepeake Bay. Farmers implement Best Management Practices… or BMPs. These efforts are very expensive for farmers…some can cost up to $120,000 to implement.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 Science |
| E is for EnvironmentWith more than 90 percent of America's farms and ranches operated by individuals or families, maintaining and protecting the environment is vital to keep these businesses in the family for years to come.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 Science |
| S is for SoilSoil is critical not only for agriculture, but for the environment as well. Soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles combined with water, air and lots of micro-organisms. Not only does soil serve as a medium for plant growth, it helps to clean water, regulate the climate and purify waste.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 9-12 Science |
| American Shad-The Long Journey HomeThis delightful series takes students on a "look outside" where they learn about different species of animals.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 Science |
| Just the Bear FactsThis delightful series takes students on a "look outside" where they learn about different species of animals.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 Science |
| R is for Renewable Fuel SourcesRenewable fuel sources are simply products like corn, barley, and soy beans that are used to create fuel and fuel additives. If America used more agricultural products for renewable fuels, this would not only decrease our dependency on foreign countries for oil, but would help U.S. farmers.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 9-12 Science |
