Many state universities have fabulous extension programs, and the University of Missouri is no exception. The website provides access to a cornucopia of material that will be of use to both those in the Show-Me State and those beyond its borders. A good place to start on the site is the In Demand area. Here, visitors can learn about building a compost bin, soil testing, plant diagnostics,...

Nutrition is very important, and coming across high-quality websites on the subject is a real treat. The United States Department of Agriculture created the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) in 1971, and their work is designed to provide a broad range of resources of nutrition for health professionals, educators, government personnel, and consumers. As with many of the USDA's sites,...

What are your body's daily energy needs? It's a good question, answered in part by this lesson plan created by staff members at the BioEdOnline site. The basic goal of this plan is to help students estimate average baseline energy (calorie) needs for different levels of activity. The site includes five sections, including Teacher Background, Objectives and Standards, Materials and Setup, and...