University of Illinois Extension offers some great online curricula through the Schools Online website. Take a look at the different programs available.

The Great Plant Escape - urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe - The Great Plant Escape helps students learn the mysteries of plant life. Students learn the basics of composting, germination, seeds, and soils. This site is also available in Spanish.

Out on a Limb - urbanext.illinois.edu/conflict - This site teaches youth how to better manage conflicts and challenges they face every day. Also available in Spanish.

The Adventures of Herman - urbanext.illinois.edu/worms - Learn about worm anatomy, the history of worms, and why worms are so important to us. Build a worm bin for recycling food scraps. Also in Spanish.

Shake, Rattle, and Slide - urbanext.illinois.edu/earth - Shake, Rattle, and Slide shows students how forces on and inside the earth work to shape our world. Learn about earthquakes, volcanoes, and glaciers.

The All-Star River Explorers - urbanext.illinois.edu/rivers - What's an oxbow lake and how do rivers form? That's what students will learn as well as the basics of hydrology. There is also a special section on our early river explorers.

Trees Are Terrific - urbanext.illinois.edu/trees1 - Students in K-2 can learn the low-down on trees and why we need them. In Exploring the Secret Life of Trees (urbanext.illinois.edu/trees2) 3-5 graders can learn about roots, parts of the trunk, and tree care. Also in Spanish. Dr. Arbor Talks Trees (urbanext.illiois.edu/trees3) is for 6-8 grades and helps students identify trees using a key.

Walk in the Woods - urbanext.illinois.edu/woods - Explore the environment and all the things you can find in the woods. Also in Spanish.

Riding the Winds with Kalani - urbanext.illinois.edu/kalani - Help 5-8 year olds learn about temperature, clouds, seasons, winds, precipitation and violent storms.

Let's Talk About Insects - urbanext.illinois.edu/insects - Learn ant anatomy, where to look for bugs, and why insects are so important to us. Also in Spanish.

The Great Corn Adventure - urbanext.illinois.edu/corn - Zea Mays introduces students to the history of corn and its many suprising uses. And we learn all about a year in the life of an ear. Also in Spanish.

My First Garden - urbanext.illinois.edu/firstgarden - Learn the basics of gardening. Also in Spanish.

Fresh From the World...Where Your Food Comes From - urbanext.illinois.edu/food - Explore 15 popular foods and see where in the world they come from.