Tag: STEM for Kids

Growing a Greener Future: Exploring Agroecology at School and at Home

by Rolando Negron
March 11, 2026

What does it look like when farming works with nature instead of against it? That’s the question at the heart of Growing a Greener Future: Agroecology Activity Book, a hands-on resource developed by Zach Brym, Associate Professor with the ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture Education, Agroecology, Agroecology Activity Book, Biodiversity Education, Classroom Resources, Compost Education, Ecosystem Activities, Elementary Science Activities, Environmental Education, Farm To School Resources, Florida BEST Standards, Food Systems Education, Homeschool Science, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, School Garden Curriculum, Science Activity Book, Soil Health, STEM For Kids, Sustainable Farming, UF IFAS Bookstore, Zach Brym

Marty the Mussel: A Tiny River Hero with a Big Story to Tell

by Rolando Negron
March 11, 2026

What if one of the most important guardians of our waterways was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand? Meet Marty, a freshwater mussel with an important job. Tucked into the riverbed, Marty spends his days quietly filtering water and ... READ MORE

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Tags: Aquatic Ecosystems, Ashley Ruiz, Children’s Science Book, Conservation For Kids, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Science For Kids, Eutrophication, Freshwater Ecosystems, Freshwater Mussels, Marty The Mussel, Nature Books For Children, River Animals For Kids, River Wildlife, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Bookstore, Water Quality
Two boys with a magnifying glass, sitting on the ground, observing plants

Inspiring the Next Generation of Naturalists: Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide

by Rolando Negron
May 19, 2025

What if we could spark a love of nature that lasts a lifetime—one field trip, one journal entry, one wild discovery at a time? That’s the goal behind the Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, a thoughtfully updated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conservation Education, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Stewardship, Florida 4-H, Florida Ecosystems, Florida-youth-naturalist-program, Hands On Learning, Naturalist Curriculum, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Books, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Programs

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