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A ranch is a place where livestock are raised. The most common type is a cattle ranch, where beef cattle are raised. We often think of a cowboy riding a horse rounding …
You may wish to begin by viewing an interactive learning lesson here Earth’s Atmosphere. Or, you may continue with the information below and come back to the lesson later.
An orchard is a type of farm where fruits and nuts are grown on trees and shrubs. Examples of orchard fruits are apples, pears, oranges, bananas, and cherries. Examples of …
Common urban pests compared to the size of a penney, from left to right: Male German cockroach, female German cockroach, female Surinam cockroach. Photo by Sarah Bernard
Being able to identify the insects you see around your home or garden …
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Fulgorid planthopper, Honduras. Photo by Sarah Bernard
What we commonly call bugs is actually an entire order of insects called Hemiptera. True bugs are different from other insects. Their mouthparts are specialized to suck plant juices, the blood of birds, …
You’re Hired! from Bug Chicks on Vimeo.
The Bug Chicks explore all of the cool careers in agriculture in this video created for the National Ag Science Center. Helicopters, lasers and horses = a lot of fun.…
Exhibit “Termites Eat Your Home!” produced by University of Florida outreach programs. Photo by Sarah Bernard
An entomologist is a scientist that studies insects and how they interact with their environment. Knowing how insects behave and interact with …
A map is designed to represent a variety of information. Some maps show where roads are located. Others show the location of tourist attractions or local landmarks. Other maps show weather patterns.
The objects on a map are indicated by …
A Geographic Information System (GIS) takes the information gathered from Global Positioning System (GPS) units and organizes the information into maps. GIS maps are interactive. They allow you to see the map from different angles, to zoom in and out, …