Farm Food 360
Immerse yourself – literally – in virtual Canadian farm and food tours.
Farm and Food Care Ontario is providing users with the opportunity to explore real life Canadian farms and food processing facilities.
Agricultural Resources
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Note: World population is complex. The United Nations says it is likely that our population reached eight billion in late 2022, but some algorithms from other credible sources like this counter have not reached eight billion yet.
What’s Your pH?
Students learn how pH affects nutrient uptake in plants. Students then measure the pH in soil samples and determine if/how their soil should be modified through soil amendments. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
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.
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.
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.