Basic R tutorial in which a climate change analysis tool will be created using real meteorological data from the CRONOS database. Objective Create an R library able to retrieve weather data from the CRONOS (//www.nc-climate.ncsu.edu/cronos) database and plot the following information for the selected weather stations: Yearly accumulated rainfall. Mean monthly … [Read more...]
Understanding Soil
Soil is the skin of the earth It begins as rock that is broken down by plants, animals, and the elements; it blends with other materials, and becomes the foundation of our the forests, grasslands and fields. In this course we will explore how soil works and what makes it possible for plants to grow in soil at all. 1: Soil Basics The Story of Soil Living Soil Soil … [Read more...]
Healthy Soils (Videos)
Soil Stories - The Whole Story In "Soil Stories", our protagonist, Francine, embarks on a journey of discovery that begins with her realization that soil is alive and that without soil, life as we know would not exist. In her journey of discovery she meets with soil scientists who help her "see" beneath the surface of the soil and help her understand how diverse yet ordered … [Read more...]
Honey Bee Health and Pollination / BioForum
Relationship Between Honey Bee Health and Pollination in Agro-ecosystems Dr. Rangel will address: The importance of honey bees as pollinators, value of honey bee pollination services in the US, and some definitions of ecosystems, agro-ecosystems, and ecosystem services (pollination being an important ecosystem service to humans) Basics of pollination biology, … [Read more...]
The Habitable Planet
The Habitable Planet is a multimedia course for high school teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental science. The Web site provides access to course content and activities developed by leading scientists and researchers in the field. Course Audience The Habitable Planet was designed for teachers, educators, and adult learners with a science … [Read more...]
Edible Education: Telling Stories About Food and Agriculture
As the costs of our industrialized food system become impossible to ignore, a national debate over the future of food and farming has begun. Telling stories about where food comes from, how it is produced (and might be produced differently) plays a critical role in bringing attention to the issues and shifting politics. Eating Oil, Eating Sunshine Social Practice The … [Read more...]
