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\nTechnology and Invention Farm Equipment\n

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\nIn this technology and invention worksheet on farm equipment, students describe equipment being used in each of 3 farming scenes. Then they outline the differences between the early tractors as compared to the modern tractors, including...\n
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\n\"Farmers\n\n
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\nFarmers and the Food Connection\n

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\nStudents investigate the process of growing food. In this agricultural lesson, students invite a farmer into their classroom to discuss how they grow and process food. Students participate in learning centers which focus on farming.\n
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\nDeveloping Civilizations and the Role of Rice\n

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\nStudent investigate how civilizations developed. In this rice farming lesson, 5th graders explore how rice cultivation changed through different civilizations. Students gain knowledge about different types of rice, where it's grown and...\n
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\nToward a Sustainable Agriculture\n

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\nRead about sustainable agriculture and complete related Internet activities. After reading background information about the economics of sustainable agriculture and the problems with the industrial food system, your students click on...\n
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\n\"Organic\n\n
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\nOrganic Mechanic Part I\n

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\nOn day one of the \"Organic Mechanic Part I\" lesson plan, learners try to remove the waxy coating of an apple and consider pesticides that may be represented by this addition to our food. On day two, they research pesticides online and...\n
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\nToward a Sustainable Agriculture\n

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\nYour class considers a case study of a sustainable agro-ecosystem and view a PowerPoint presentation about a sustainable farm. They complete a case study worksheet. Extension activities are included.\n
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\nLittle Bees, Big Potential\n

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\nAfter reading an article on the alfalfa leafcutting bee, learners chart its characteristics alongside those of the honeybee. Then they draw the leafcutter lifecycle. The article provides fascinating reading when studying the role of...\n
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\nHoughton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 8, Lesson 1: Farming Takes Hold (pp. 184-187)\n

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\nFourth graders discuss that the movement toward farming during the 1850's to the 1870's meant for California. The economy of California is studied in relationship to the effects of farming. There are several focus questions to help...\n
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\nFarm Frolics\n

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\nStudents learn about farms through literature and center activities. In this farming lesson plan, students read about farming, sing songs about it, sort materials, and do more activities related to farming.\n
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\nFarming in Space\n

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\nEighth graders examine the ways that NASA could create space farms,  In this space farms lesson students complete an experiment where they grow several plants. \n
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\nKing Cotton\n

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\nSixth graders investigate the farming process for cotton and its impact on the United States history. In this cotton farming lesson, 6th graders read background information on the cotton farming process and discuss the role of slavery in...\n
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\nWhat is Rice?\n

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\nSecond graders investigate the agricultural process of rice farming by creating a rice stationary item.  In this farming lesson, 2nd graders read about rice plants and the techniques used to harvest the edible plant.  Students...\n
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\nFood of the Future\n

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\nStudents combine their knowledge of genetics, farming and nutrition to design a genetically engineered food. Students focus on how the food will be improved, how it differs from the original product, what types of modifications will be...\n
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\nBy The Pound\n

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\nStudents develop mathematical skills using measurement in the form of weight. They also perform calculations to find cost and strengthen estimation skills while comparing the actual price. The context for the lesson plan is in the...\n
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\nCharlotte's Web Venn Diagram: Farms vs. Cities\n

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\nIn this language arts worksheet, students respond to the book Charlotte's Web by using a Venn diagram to compare farms and cities.\n
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\nFarmer Maze\n

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\nIn this farming-themed activity worksheet, students help the farmer find his way to the wheat through the maze. Students also respond to 3 short answer questions.\n
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\nShred a Scarecrow\n

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\nStudents investigate scarecrows. In this farming lesson, students learn why scarecrows are important and construct their own scarecrow from art materials.\n
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\nClass: What's Fair Game\n

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\nFifth graders study fair trade by role-playing a cocoa bean farming situation. In this fair trade instructional activity, 5th graders role-play as cocoa bean farmers and buyers to learn about fair trade. Students complete a worksheet to...\n
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\nWhat Happens to Rice at the Mill\n

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\nFirst graders investigate rice farming  by creating an art project.  In this agriculture lesson, 1st graders read about the path rice takes from a mill to your plate.  Students utilize a  piece of paper to create a...\n
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\nMultiple Choice Questions\n

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\nIn this food worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions on food such as cabbage, meat, and farming. Students complete 6 questions.\n
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\nWalnuts: Harvesting Good Health\n

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\nIn this Walnut farming worksheet, students watch the video Walnuts: Harvesting Good Health by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 7 questions.\n
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\nMajor Types of Farming Operations in Antebellum Arkansas\n

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\nStudents read a handout about the types of farms in Antebellum Arkansas and respond on the worksheet. They answer an essay question on the topic.\n
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\nBanana Farming Practices\n

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\nStudents explain the history of banana cultivation in Costa Rica and explain the threats to the environment banana farming holds. They analyze banana-farming procedures and explore options to limit negative environmental impact.\n
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\nHog Farming in North Carolina\n

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\nStudents assume the role of a scientist hired by the North Carolina Pork Council to mediate legislative reform and farming needs. Students work with the research group to design a more efficient yet cost effective hog lagoon. Designs...\n
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