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Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (Gr. 9-12)

Students will discover that just like humans, plants also need a balance of essential nutrients to be healthy. Students will also diagnose plant nutrient deficiencies, define fertilizers as a source of plant nutrients, and appreciate that fertilizers help to restore a healthy balance of soil nutrients for crops. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

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Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (Gr. 6-8)

In this lesson, students learn about fertilizers and their role in plant nutrition. Students will also learn about the need to replenish nutrient balance in agricultural soils, and discuss how people and crops can suffer from nutrient deficiencies. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

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Digging in to Nutrients

In this lesson plan, students will learn about the different nutrients plants need to grow, and how plants obtain nutrients. Students will also learn how farmers replenish soils with necessary nutrients, and current issues faced by the agricultural production industry. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

Crop Nutrients

Plant need to eat, just like you and me. Check out this video to learn how farmers provide nutrients to their crops and maximize yields through best management practices.

Crop Protection

Learn about crop protection and pesticide use from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.