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About Wyoming Ag in the ClassroomAgriculture is a major industry in Wyoming and across the nation. Fewer and fewer people have exposure to ranch and farm life or even a basic understanding of how food and fiber are produced. WAIC helps students develop an understanding of the food, fiber and landscaping systems and how agriculture affects their daily lives. This knowledge encourages students to function more effectively as agriculture-literate citizens. Each year five outstanding teachers or teacher teams from around the US are recognized for "Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Awards." These teachers are recognized at the National Conference and are required to share their ideas through a joint workshop at the conference. Are you looking for new and exciting ways to present a wide variety of school subjects to students using your farm or ranch as an outdoor classroom? Are you interested in place-base education and tools needed to successfully take students outside to explore Wyoming's agriculture and natural resources? The Discovery Tool Chest contains a great amount of knowledge and understanding on agriculture and natural resources. Topics include:
If you would like to check any of these items out call CCCD at (307) 682-1824.
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Halfpenny.
Learn to identify tracks by looking at number of toes, claws,
general shape, outline, gait, pads and tails. Thorough
introductory section covers the basics of animal behavior, anatomy
and movement. Learn how stride measurements tell you what the
animal was doing (i.e. walking, trotting, jumping, hunting and
resting) and how to track in difficult terrain where signs are
sparse. Very informative book to help you improve your tracking
skills. 
Dramatic
eye to eye close-ups of animal faces. The penetrating expressions
of wild creatures appear three dimensional as they emerge in rapid
succession on the screen. Watch closely - this riveting 30 minute
video will go by in the blink of a cheetah eye! Wonderful merging
of art and science, this spectacular, engaging video was sponsored
by the World Wildlife Fund. 
The
American West is famous for battles between cowboys, war between
white settlers and Native Americans, and for the amazing wildlife
that populated the plains. But the settlement of the West by white
settlers nearly decimated the grasslands and the wildlife
indigenous to the American West. Recent years have seen ranchers
realizing the decline in the natural habitat of wildlife and
taking steps to ensure that the damage caused in the 19th and
early 20th centuries would halt before more wildlife and natural
grasslands are destroyed. Amazing Grazing highlights the efforts
taken by three ranches in Montana to protect the environment of
the American West. The text is informative and catalogues the
different ways that the three ranches protect the environment,
while still maintaining a working ranch. Full-color photographs of
each ranch are included, which show the natural grassland, the
indigenous life in the area, and different aspects of the working
ranches. 
From
the polar bear that endures icy temperatures of 40° F during the
Arctic winter to the kangaroo that lives in areas with less than
10" of rainfall a year, this book describes and illustrates almost
every kind of living environment where animals flourish. Clear and
concise entries detail the territories inhabited by each animal
and how they cope with ecological factors such as shrinking
natural surroundings, seasonal migration, and competition for
food. Two-page spreads with vibrant color illustrations offer a
revealing glimpse of animals in their natural environments, while
in-depth case studies cover the local geography, vegetation,
climate, and food chains of each region. 
Rubbing
plates are an excellent tool for learning about animal tracks.
This set features sixteen 4 × 5 1/4" plates of animal tracks,
including deer, weasel, beaver, bobcat, rabbit, opossum, otter,
mountain lion, squirrel, skunk, raccoon, duck, turkey, timber
wolf, dog, and cat. 
This
26"-long scope was designed to study underwater pond life. Made of
durable, unbreakable plastic with non breakable mirrors. Aqua
Scope is completely waterproof and can also be used as a periscope
out of the water. The scope comes with a 2"-diameter circle that
magnifies 3× for better viewing. 
The
reader will find this attractive book useful for reports or, as
the Take Along Guide series title implies, as a nature guide. Each
page is devoted to one plant and its fruit. After a brief
introduction to berries, nuts, and seeds as the fruit of a plant,
Burns looks at specific fruit, one to a page, including
raspberries, acorns, pecans, juniper berries, cattails, and
thistle blossoms. The format is crisp, and the writing clear; each
page features lovely watercolor pictures of the fruit and the
plant or tree it comes from and information about what it looks
like, where to find it, and who eats it. Interesting activities
such as planting a seed garden and making berry watercolors round
out a very nice treatment. 
This
fun, informative Take-Along Guide helps kids identify 15 birds.
Each bird is represented by a two page spread that includes an
illustrated description of its physical characteristics, nest, and
eggs. Readers learn that the tiny beak of the black capped
chickadee enables it to dig into cracks for bug eggs not bigger
than pinheads and how to find downy woodpeckers by looking for
wood chips at the base of a tree. For each species, the book
includes a color painting of the male and female, the bird's nest,
and its eggs. The activities show students how to make a suet
feeder, a bird shower, and a simple bird blind from a cardboard
box. A metric conversion table, index, and bibliography of books,
videos, and web sites is included. 
Aberley.
Whether you are involved in local planning or zoning issues, or
simply trying to learn more about your home place, this book will
show you and your students how to communicate the intricacies of
places, using maps to create tapestries and stories about issues
of importance, such as water and air quality, community growth
issues, distribution of species, or local historical spots.
Discusses creative techniques and inherent teaching value of
do-it-yourself mapping. 
BUTTERFLIES.
Boring, Garrow. Delightful overview of common butterflies and
other insects for children ages 5-10. Includes information on what
each insect eats, where to find it, and a host of other
interesting facts and activities, including making cricket
thermometers and moth sugar. Also includes seven pages for a
child's drawings and notes. 
An
interactive computer game that delivers information on non point
source pollution in a fast-paced and entertaining format.
Appealing for audiences of all ages, it teaches fundamental
concepts about non point source pollution prevention measures in
a farm, a city, and a neighborhood setting. Point and click
screens that move and have sound help players learn how day-to-day
decisions can affect the water quality of lakes and streams. 
Natural
Resources Conservation Service. NEW activity book will have kids
in grades K-4 up to their elbows in the study of soil formation,
habitats, soil animals, land use and soil conservation. Includes
teacher-tested lesson plans, assessment methods and suggestions
for further study. Integrates science with art, geography,
language arts, math and social studies. Perfect introduction to
soil study for young children who usually need little
encouragement to go play in the soil. 
Perfect
aquarium nets for collecting small fish, tadpoles and insect
larvae. Rigid wire handle coated with vinyl to prevent rusting. 
Explains
both the spectacular effects of erosion (creation of the Grand
Canyon) and the destructive aspects (loss of cropland, homes).
Dramatic photographs accompany scientific explanations of the
mechanisms and effects of wind, water, ice, and chemical erosion.
Ecological impacts of poorly planned human activities are
discussed, from stream destruction caused by clear-cutting to home
loss when building too close to ever-changing river banks or beach
strands. Winner, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Informative, scientific reference for ages 8-15. 
Fascinating
book uncovers the myths and realities of fire ecology for children
ages 8-14. Photographs document the life cycle of fire-prone
areas, cycles that range from 15-25 years in chaparral areas to
200 years in forests such as those found in Yellowstone. Discusses
the theory of controlled burns, their application, and related
controversies, including what happens when all fires are routinely
suppressed. A beautiful book about the science of fire ecology. 
How
much land do you need? What is dirt worth? What is an acre? Who
uses the land? Where is the best farmland? This reader answers
these questions for students. It is a great addition to the
Natural Resource Discovery Tool Chest. Utah Agriculture In The
Classroom, 
This
issue of the student reader explores working with nature and the
water cycle. The reader looks at the working earth cycles and
creatures of the Earth in the soils fertility cycle including
bugs. Utah Agriculture In The Classroom,
Have
you ever wondered how food gets from the farm to your fork? This
issues looks at terms like ecosystem, population, precipitation,
erosion and climate. A great tool to teach students about food,
culture, and nature. Utah Agriculture In The Classroom,
Colorful
illustrations and useful tips help 8- to 12-year-olds find and
identify 30 different kinds of frogs, toads, and turtles in this
fun guide that's perfect for outdoor adventures. For each species,
children learn what it looks like, what it eats and where to find
it. Plus there are fascinating facts, fun activities, and
scrapbook pages for notes or drawings. 90 color illustrations. 
Introduce
your students to rocks, minerals, and fossils through a hands-on
classification activity. The excitement of the field trip
experience is created as they sort and classify the various
specimens in the kit. Also includes a 4-page teacher's guide and
11 student worksheets with keys for use by the students in the
identification and classification of each specimen. Kit contains 5
hand magnifiers, 2 bags of rough mineral samples, and 20 plastic
sorting trays. 
In
this kit, students look at how a seed grows, how leaves play an
important part in food manufacturing, how a tree grows at
different points (roots, stems, and bark), and how to measure tree
growth. Twenty-one real tree parts and cross sections are used to
teach students about chlorophyll, photosynthesis, transpiration,
and the distribution network for a tree's food, minerals, and
water. Kit contains: three seeds, three roots, three woody twigs,
three herbaceous stems, three bark samples, three cross-section
samples, three leaf samples, three magnifying glasses, and a
teacher's guide with eight hands-on activities. Grades 4-12.
Published
by Scholastic, a publisher known for its student approach, this
guide offers larger pictures of each insect. The
photograph-quality of the illustrations makes the reader want to
touch the page to make sure the bug is not real. Each of 50
entries includes a description of the insect, including its
habitat, and a cross-reference to similar species. Introductory
pages offer information on families of insects, endangered
insects, and careers related to the study of insects. Additional
resources and a helpful index are included. The publisher has
tucked a laminated reference guide into the back cover. This is
indeed a good "first" field guide. 
Study
insects, fungi, flowers - anything! We offer both small and large
observation chambers. Smaller ones offer higher magnification (4x)
but larger ones (3x) offer more flexibility for observing
specimens when out in the field. Significant savings on bulk
quantities. The original bug box. LARGE (1-1/2" square). 
Our
most reasonable insect net, perfect for budding young
entomologists. This butterfly net features a 28” deep white nylon
net bag permanently affixed to a 12” metal ring. Sturdy 20” x 1”
thick sanded wooden handle allows for a firm grip. 
Colorful
cards represent the animals and plants of the forest - each card
listing what the animal eats and is eaten by. At the end of the
game, each player counts earned energy points. For 2-6 players,
ages 8 and up. 
Featherweight,
yet strong as steel, this rule is durable and easy to use. Large,
easy-to-read numbers and calibrations give maximum legibility.
GUIDE).
At last here are field guides to birds that combine the authority
of the latest ornithological facts with a format developed
especially for children aged 6 and up. Crystal-clear photos
and illustrations with callouts, captions, and info boxes make it
easy for kids to find the birds, learn about the birds, and
identify the birds they are likely to see in their bird watching
experiences.. 
Optical
grade stacking type magnifier (stack to increase mag.) with 1"
diameter thermoplastic lens. Small hole in handle to attach
string. Perfect tool for student journals. 
Quality
magnifiers like this are a pleasure to work with. New design
utilizes an aspheric 2” acrylic lens that greatly reduces image
distortion. This powerful new 5x magnifier is coated with
anti-scratch, antiglare compound and firmly encased in a tough,
lightweight 5” black handle. 
Starting
with discussions of simple maps for finding your way out of a
building and ending with maps to the universe, this book shows
upper elementary students how to use and glean information from a
wide variety of maps. Map skills also complement the growth taking
place in students as they become increasingly aware of the
ever-expanding community around them. This profusely illustrated
book, combines map skills with social studies to show ways people
orient themselves to new environments. 
Pocket-sized
guide to wild mammals of Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado
and Arizona. Because wild animals are often elusive, this book
includes keys to help you identify animals by their signs, such as
footprints, droppings, skulls, jaws, burrows, nests, and scratch
or chew marks. There is also a sighting key for identifying
animals you see, as well as beautiful and accurate half-tone
illustrations of the animals themselves, and information about the
habits of each species. 
Find
out which states and provinces produce which resources. No one is
truly self-sufficient when it comes to having all the natural
resources we use in every day living. Some regions of North
America are truly blessed when it comes to having the right kind
of geography, geology, and human ingenuity to provide the natural
resources we all use. Mineral Information Institution,
This
7" x 9" press is ideal for field trips and hiking. Its sturdy
Velcro® straps provide even and steady pressure to quickly dry and
preserve wildflowers and nature specimens. Detailed instruction
book included. 
A
unique printing experience! Learn how to print all types of
leaves, flowers, fruits, and herbs with these special methods and
inks. A great teaching tool for all members of the family. Kit
contains: ten 8-1/2" x 11" Nature Printing Paper sheets, 10
practice sheets, five 1-oz. ink colors, six foam dabbers, reusable
palette, envelope template, tweezer, and a comprehensive
instruction booklet. 
Precise,
high quality meter accurately measures relative moisture content
incrementally from 1 (dry) to 10 (saturated) at root level in just
60 seconds. Use to determine when plants are nearing their water
stress point (and develop scales of drought tolerance using
different plants). Also practical for avoiding over or
under-watering of house or garden plants. Measure and graph
moisture fluctuations with different compost mixtures to optimize
composting. No batteries are needed. Includes comprehensive
instructions. 
Shenk.
REVISED. This new edition provides job descriptions, salaries,
employment outlooks and educational requirements for outdoor jobs
from farming to forestry to meterology. Professionals are
interviewed, each offering insight into daily responsibilities and
challenges. Includes updated telephone numbers, addresses and
internet sites. 
64
pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Softcover. Students engage in corn seed
olympics, experiment with leaves, set plants in motion,
investigate pollen, and more. Many of the science action labs
provide data tables and other additional information. An answer
key is included. Contains 20 experiments. Grades 4-8. Copyright
2000. 
Young
naturalists will learn about the twenty-eight types of rabbits,
squirrels and chipmunks that live throughout the United States.
Children will love reading about not only the animals in their own
states and communities, but also about the different types living
throughout America. Each animal is presented on a single page
which includes a physical description of it, what it eats, and
where it is found. As a teacher this book is a gold mine for a
cross curriculum approach of studying geography (find where all
the animals live), math (compare size and weight of the animals)
as well as the animal study connections. Sturdily bound, this is
perfect for nonfiction animal collections in schools, classrooms,
and public libraries. In addition to the informative text and
illustrations, there are easily reproduced activities such as
creating a squirrel nut-ball and a chipmunk swimming pool.
Additional sources of information are cited including video and
web resources. 
This
fun book illustrates and discusses 15 varieties of rocks and
minerals (such as basalt, slate, limestone, marble), 5 kinds of
fossils (such as clams, wood, plants), and 7 kinds of arrowheads
and artifacts (such as gunflints, knives, axes). The
chapters include information to help kids find these specimens on
a nature walk. The text explains what it looks like, where to find
it, and what it is used for. Detailed and true-to-life
illustrations help kids identify them. Includes activities and
scrapbook pages for notes. 
(Fandex
guide). Superb guide to 47 North America trees. Each
2-1/2” x 10” card features a color photograph of the bark and a
realistic cutout of the leaf. Perfect for identification of trees
in the fall when all you have are leaves, bark and/or seeds to
rely on. Fun new method for botanical identification in the field
or classroom. 
Illustrated,
47 pages, 8-1/2" x 6". Softcover. By simply looking at 15
leaf-filled plates, students can learn to identify 214 evergreen
and deciduous trees and shrubs of the northeastern United States.
A great book for beginners. 
No
other test kit on the market compares to this low-cost, portable,
easy-to-use water testing kit. Students will have fun analyzing
sample water for eight different test factors. Comes complete with
all the necessary apparatus, non hazardous TesTabs®, diagrammed,
step-by-step instructions and color chart. Use this kit to explore
the water quality of natural aquatic systems nearby. Contains
everything you need to test for phosphate, temperature, turbidity,
coliform bacteria, pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen
demand, and nitrate. Can be used to test fresh, brackish, or
saline aquatic environments. Grade 4 and up. 
Useful
instrument for field and laboratory use. Features fully protected
1" diameter stainless steel head, 5" long stainless steel stem
(0.14" diameter), bimetal coil movement with magnifying Lexan
lens and 2-degree increments. Easy to read and recalibrate. Comes
with red protective sheath plus handy pocket clip. FAHRENHEIT (0
to 220 degrees). 
Superb,
hands-on study kit features 10 important crops, including wheat,
corn, rice, cotton, oats, soybeans, barley, alfalfa and more.
Includes samples of the crop plants, each individually carded,
labeled, and bagged, along with 10 samples of products from each
of the featured crop plants. Teacher’s guide is included, offering
numerous activities. Grades 1-12. 
A
complete book on winter ecology, offering insight into the effects
of winter and strategies for coping, physiological responses,
animal nutrition and populations in winter, plant and insect
adaptations, human perceptions of winter and cold weather
adaptations, along with suggestions for winter field studies.
Plant and animal adaptations are also discussed. Bring this book
to your winter retreat for hours of fascinating reading on those
long winter nights! 16-adult. 
Insect
behavior, anatomy, and cycles are discussed. Activities include
bug hunting in your neighborhood, looking at underwater bugs,
attracting nocturnal insects, and making a butterfly feeder. For
ages 7-11. 
The
Banana Slug String Band. NEW release sponsored by the Teton
Science School. Explores the flora, fauna, geology, and other
phenomena of the greater Yellowstone region. Songs about beaver,
bison, wolves, grizzlies, wapiti, moose, fire, wildlife and water
will be enjoyed by children, regardless of where they live.
Winner, Best Children’s Recording of 2000 Indie award. 
BEGINNING
NATURALISTS). In the past several years, National
Geographic has come out with a number of new field guides.
Designed to answer questions and generate interest with children
ages 6 to 10, this series is compact (4” X 6-1/2”) with large,
readable type and an abundance of pictures, descriptions and field
notes (interesting facts). 
COLLECTION.
Special mounted collection consisting of 50 rock and mineral
specimens that reflect those found in the Western United States.
Specimens measure approximately 3/4” across. Includes Rocks and
Minerals Study Guide. Perfect starter set for grades 5-12. Note:
for a complete listing of all specimens included in this
collection, please click on "Frequently Asked Questions" line
located near the bottom of every web page. 
the
Signs of 70 Wildlife Species. Halfpenny. Learn how to
decipher messages left by a fox, mountain lion or a wolf. Was that
pile of droppings deposited by a moose, mouse or a marten? Learn
how to tell if an animal passed your way a month ago or an hour
ago. 
Use
to show how sediments settle out when mixed with water to make
your own demonstrations of topsoil, subsoil and parent material
stratification. This simple kit includes two long, clear plastic
tubes measuring 6” x 3/4”, plastic caps and teacher's guide. 
Most
books on gardening or soil science discuss plant needs in terms of
sand, silt and clay content. Now there is a way that you can
determine what kind of soil you have or prepare special soil mixes
for plant experiments that require various soil types. This kit
separates soil samples into sand, silt and clay fractions using
dispersing and flocculating reagents in calibrated conical tubes.
Kit includes all necessary reagents, clear plastic test tube
holder and a booklet containing complete instructions.
Approximately 40 tests. 
Sturdy
12" galvanized steel sampler with a 1" core diameter, saw-toothed
tip. Features cutaway side for visual examination of the core.
Quick, clean way to collect soil samples from different locations
to test for variations in nutrients, texture or pH. 
Safe,
easy, and economical kit contains all the supplies needed to
perform fifty tests each for soil nitrogen, phosphorous and
potassium. Includes the necessary apparatus, diagrammed
instructions, laminated color chart and test tablets. Specifically
designed to meet the exacting requirements of the GLOBE program,
this kit is ideal for teaching upper elementary, middle and high
school students about soil nutrients and their relationship to
plant growth and development. 
Sturdy
construction with side handles and observation chamber that opens
from above. Crystal clear 4x magnification lenses on top section
enables you to view specimens from above while the lower 4x lens
lets you view specimens from the underside. The viewing chamber
has a one-centimeter lip that retains water for viewing aquatic
insects, tadpoles, daphnia, brine shrimp, etc. Since this
instrument uses natural light, you can take it anywhere - perfect
for field or classroom use.
Nature
Print® Paper undergoes a chemical change when exposed to sunlight.
Images appear in minutes. You can produce beautiful prints from
natural or man-made objects. Just select the items you wish to
print. Arrange them on the paper and expose to sunlight for two to
three minutes. Soak in water for a minute, then dry. The images
you created will sharpen during drying. Sheet size 5-1/2" x
7-1/2".
The
separates alone are only the beginning of soil textural study,
since they are not found pure in nature but are always mixed. It
is the natural mixture found in the field and known as soil
classes - sands, loams, and clays - that are important. In glass
jars on block base. Set of 8:
These
spring scales consist of metal case, pointer, spring, suspension
ring, and load hook. One edge calibrated in N (Newton) the other
in g (gram), with zero adjustment. Used for measuring forces and
weighing.
Gain
a new appreciation for forests and trees! Kit includes an
illustrated manual to determine species, a Tangent Height Gauge
and measuring tape to figure heights, and a diameter tape. Study
annual growth rings by extracting a core sample with a
professional model increment borer. Students can also determine
the volume of wood in a tree by using the tree scale stick. Also
includes biodegradable roll flagging and stake wire flags to
delineate research areas. Carrying case box ... Gain a new
appreciation for forests and trees! Kit includes an illustrated
manual to determine species, a Tangent Height Gauge and measuring
tape to figure heights, and a diameter tape. Study annual growth
rings by extracting a core sample with a professional model
increment borer. Students can also determine the volume of wood in
a tree by using the tree scale stick. Also includes biodegradable
roll flagging and stake wire flags to delineate research areas.
Carrying case box included. Dimensions: 7" x 10.5" x 32". Lesson
plans included.
Provides
students with dramatic simulation of natural processes such as
river erosion, depositing and layering of sediments, rock
formation, and the embedding of organic materials to form fossils.
Two sediment tubes, plus teacher and student information with
activities, are included. Can be used in conjunction with a stream
table.