Washington-The Nutrients for Life Foundation has announced the availability of its science curriculum supplement for middle and high school – Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century. The Foundation says each six-lesson supplement is the product of extensive field testing and correlates to the National Science Education Standards. The supplement suggests hands-on experiments that allow students to explore nutrients, the properties of soils, and the ways in which plant-soil interactions influence plant growth and crop nutrient levels. The module is available online at http://www.nutrientsforlife.org/curriculum.aspex. To date, over 1,500 teachers have signed up to receive a copy. In addition to online availability, print copies are available at 202-962-0490, or by e-mail at kmathers@nutrientsforlife.org. “Before developing this curriculum, we polled teachers from across the country to determine their science classroom needs,” said Kathy Mathers, Foundation executive director. “When we found there is a lack of information available on bringing the science of plant nutrients into classrooms, we set out to create Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century. We believe the end result will help teachers convey an important topic and equip students with the tools to better understand the critical role fertilizers play in food production and the environment.”
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