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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.

splashing water drops

Learn, Protect, and Promote Water!

In this hands on activity, students demonstrate the water cycle and learn the potential for our water supply to become contaminated. Learning outcomes include: water sources, water pollution, and water protection. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

perodic table, essential elements resource

In Search of Essential Nutrients (Gr. 6-8)

In this lesson plan, students learn about essential elements of humans and plants. Students will compare and contrast the essential nutrient requirements of humans and plants and discover the sources of nutrients for plants. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

food at grocery store

Filling the Global Grocery Bag

Students learn what factors affect a country’s ability to produce their own food and how food expenses differ throughout the world. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

wheat field photo for gmo resource

Farmland: GMO’s and Organic Agriculture

Students will examine the film Farmland to compare conventional and organic farming practices and gain basic knowledge of genetically engineered crops. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

photo of corn growing in soil - nutirents resource

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.

Bee on flower pollinators resource

Conserving Bumble Bees

Through a case study approach, this lesson introduces the importance of bumble bees and other pollinators. Students will examine population surveys and use the scientific method to discuss possible causes for the decline of  pollinators. Students will then determine which strategies are most successful in attracting and supporting bumble bee populations. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

glasses of milk - science project

Blue’s the Clue: Souring Milk for Science

This lab introduces students to the effect temperature has on reducing and controlling the growth of bacteria. Students will use conventionally pasteurized and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk to observe how different temperatures (hot, room temperature, cool, and freezing) affect the growth of spoilage bacteria. They will also learn about the importance of pasteurization in keeping food safe.  Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

steak photo beef a healthy option resource

Beef: A Healthy Option

Students will learn about the nutritional content of beef and use role playing and research to describe why zinc, iron, protein, and vitamin B12 are important to healthy living. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

Canola crop biofuel using oil photo of canola

Biofuels

Students will recognize the importance of fuel energy and the fact that agriculture can produce biofuel; students will identify career opportunities in the biofuel industry. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.