Educational HandsON Kits can be used by: teachers, afterschool providers, summer day camp personnel, homeschool families and 4-H clubs. Find out what HandsON Kits might prove of benefit to you and the children in your life as well as bring the latest in discovery and knowledge in science and technology to Iowa's K-12 students.
Involving students in the scientific study of Earth from space, the ISS EarthKAM (Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students) program is designed to inspire student interest in science, math, technology, and geography.
Growing in the Garden is a garden-based curriculum that grows curiosity about agriculture, natural resources, food, and people. Every lesson provides hands-on activities that help young students develop life skills while they accomplish standards and benchmarks for a variety of subject matter areas. This curriculum is available at Linn County Extension. It is intended for lower elementary youth.
FLP (Food Land and People) is a comprehensive curriculum for preschool - grade 12 that increases agriculture and environmental awareness, critical-thinking and problem solving sills, cooperative attitudes, and appreciation for cultural differences. This curriculum is available at Linn County Extension.
On My Own & Ok is a curriculum designed for school-age children who spend short amounts of time alone during the day. The program topics include feelings, safety and emergency situations, routines, sibling responsibilities and use of leisure time. This curriculum is available at Linn County Extension and taught in part by staff.
A guide for Parents with school-agers who are home alone helps children to communicate openly and deal with problems. Prevention is important. Use this information as a guide to talk through situations before they actually happen.
Food For Fitness and Fun is a website of healthy and nutritional recipes, activities, food safety and exercise ideas.
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