This website, hosted by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), is designed to help teachers "bring plant science alive." While the resources are organized according to the standards of the British school system, educators and enthusiasts the world over will find much to appreciate. Readers may like to scout the site by grade level, including Primary and Secondary. The Students section reveals sections devoted to plant-related Project Ideas, as well as Careers in Biology and Further Study. In addition, the SAPS Image Collection, which can be located under the library tab, provides over 200 freely downloadable photos for use in PowerPoints, worksheets, and posters. Finally, readers may link to the biology videos from the landing page. Here they will find informative videos demonstrating everything from photosynthesis to totipotency.

This 259-page report, provided by the National Academy of Sciences, discusses the results from a study done by the Committee on the Supply Chain for Middle Skilled Jobs. This committee was formed "to examine the coverage, effectiveness, flexibility, and coordination of the policies and various programs that prepare Americans for skilled technical jobs." During the study, the committee reviewed academic and evaluation literature, commissioned papers on a series of topics, held a national symposium, and consulted experts to gather evidence and incorporate diverse viewpoints. This report provides the committee's conclusions and recommendations for improving the system of technical education, training, and certification for skilled technical jobs. 

This report includes a Table of Contents and the following sections: Summary, The Skilled Technical Workforce Development Challenge, Labor Market Patterns and Trends, The Public Policy Context, The Complex U.S. System of Workforce Education and Training, Challenges in Developing a Skilled Technical Workforce, Key Lessons For Programs and Policies, Findings and Recommendations, References, Appendixes, Tables and Figures, and Abbreviations and Acronyms.