J2_Welcome_LogoBlueWelcome Students!

JOIN US ON A JOURNEY TO THE YEAR 2050!

Along your journey you will learn about different countries, careers and innovations that make agriculture one of the leading industries in the world.

Unlike any farming game you’ve ever played, Journey 2050 is based on real-life challenges and opportunities. If nothing changes between today and the year 2050, farmers will have to grow 60-70% more food! How do you think farmers and agribusiness can meet this challenge?

Watch the videos, play the games, learn about world food sustainability and get involved today!

How the self-guided program works

It’s easy! Follow the handouts, watch some videos and play some games! Plus, a Journey 2050 Program Coordinator is available to help you along the way!

Steps:

1. Your teacher, parent or guardian needs to register here. Students do not register for this program. You simply get to jump to Part 2: Lessons
2. Make sure your device can play the game

a. Click here for options to play the game 

3. Select the lesson and follow the self-guided handout.
4. Once you finish the program, get involved in helping to feed the world!!

Questions? Contact Us

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Check out this video of a classroom playing Journey 2050 for the first time!

To play the games the kids in the video are playing, continue on to PART 2: Games and Videos.

StarGraphicCheck out the Games

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Choose a Lesson Level below


 

EDUCATORS:

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Step 1: Educators must register for the program to access all the materials. Students DO NOT register.

Step 2: Read this document to learn more about delivering the self-guided experience.

 

STUDENTS:

Follow the instructions provided by your teacher or begin with the self-guided handout to take you through each lesson. 

 

Helpful Links:

Lesson Video Guide Playlist – hear a teacher deliver each lesson (individual videos are linked below)

– Glossary of Terms



 

LESSON 1

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Sustainable Agriculture

You will be introduced to the concept of agricultural sustainability and begin exploring the core question, “How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?”

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Self-Guided Handout Download

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Video (4 mins) View 

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Game Level 1 (3 mins) Play

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Lesson Video Guide

 

Optional Activities:

– Handout 1 (print): World Population Download



 

LESSON 2

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Soil Nutrients

You will identify primary soil nutrients and explore methods of maintaining soil health to produce healthy and abundant crops.

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Self-Guided Handout Download

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Video (5 mins) View 

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Game Level 2 (15 mins) Play
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Lesson Video Guide

 

Optional Activities

– Handout 2-4 (print): Terminology Download

– Handout 5 (print): Pests and Diseases Download

– 4R Nutrient Management Poster Download



 

LESSON 3

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Water

Water is a necessary but limited natural resource. Discover methods of conservation to improve sustainability.

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Self-Guided Handout Download

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Video (5 mins) View

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Game Level 3 (15 mins) Play

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Lesson Video Guide

 

Optional Activities

– Maintaining Water Quality: Urban Download

– What Is a Watershed? View

– Why Should You Care About Our Watersheds? View



 

LESSON 4

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Economies

Discover how economics and agricultural sustainability impact one another on a local and global scale.

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Self-Guided Handout Download

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Video (4.47 mins) View

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Game Level 4 (18 mins) Play

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Lesson Video Guide

 

Optional Activities

– Ripple Effect Chart Download



 

LESSON 5

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Land Use

Recognize that arable land (suitable for growing crops) is a limited resource and discover best management practices for land use.

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Self-Guided Handout Download

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Video (4.41 mins) View 

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Game Level 5 (10 mins) Play
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Lesson Video Guide

 

Optional Activities

– Land-use Map Download

– Country Comparison Map Download

– Where in the World Geography game Play

– Where in the World video (5 mins) View



 

LESSON 6

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Careers

Discover careers related to agriculture and explore their connection to building a sustainable future.

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Self-Guided Handout Download

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Game Level 6 (10 mins) Play
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Lesson Video Guide



 

LESSON 7

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Technology and Innovation

Explore new technologies that will impact the future of farming and agricultural sustainability.

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Self-Guided Handout Download
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Video (4:57 mins) View 
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Lesson Video Guide
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Technology & Innovation (print) – Find Someone Who Activity Download
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Student Handout (print) – Technology & Innovation Download

 



 

Take Action

take action YOU can make positive changes in your home, school, community, country and world. Identify one concern, one realistic solution and what is needed to make it happen.

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Handout (print) Download
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PPT Presentation Download

StarGraphicFarmers 2050

If you enjoyed the Journey 2050 Sustainability Farming Game, download Farmers 2050! This game builds on the concepts introduced in the Journey 2050 program and adds real-life complexity. Farmers 2050 is FREE to play. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases. Learn more at www.Farmers2050.com

 
Download Farmers 2050 in the Apple storeDownload Farmers 2050 in the Google Play store

 


A special THANK YOU to National Agriculture in the Classroom and National Center for Agriculture Literacy for creating the handouts and lesson videos for this self-guided experience.

GET INVOLVED

Students! Are you passionate about the sustainability of our earth?

Brainstorm ways you can make a difference – such as volunteering to help a charity in need, making changes at home to be more sustainable and educating others about the challenges we face in feeding the world.

Agriculture’s ripple effect starts with the planting of a seed – we challenge you to create a ripple of your own.  Join the movement for sustainable agriculture!

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Take Action

YOU can make positive changes in your home, school, community, country and world. Identify one concern, one realistic solution and what is needed to make it happen.

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PPT Presentation Download

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Student Workbook Download


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Here are some great programs:

J2050_Rotating_Donate_NowFund-raise for a local charity in need that helps your community. Some classrooms in Journey 2050 are even eligible for a donation credit, which is sponsored by NutrienClick here to learn more!

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What have kids learned from the program?

student quote iconAt the rate we are going, earth will be running out of natural resources in not that long. We need to learn to use our resources more effectively and efficiently. In the game you get to put it into action and use the strategies.
– Grade 7 Student
 
student quote iconEvery action and choice we make effects our environment and community.
– Grade 7 Student


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