What's the buzz about orchids?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service annually offers a free pollinator poster. This year's poster, "Native Orchids Need Their Pollinators," includes text in English, French and Spanish. Visit http://nrcspad.sc.egov.usda.gov/DistributionCenter/product.aspx?ProductID=1055.
Animation = learning fun
Wideo, an animated online video creation platform, allows users to create, edit and share videos online for free. The site includes slideshow and curriculum templates of possible interest to educators. Visit www.wideo.co/.
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