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\nSustainable Agriculture: Soils And Food Production\n

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\nNinth graders recognize differences in soil quality from one area to another. They describe the importance of organic matter in soil health and suggest ideas that help provide adequate food supplies for the world. The interview a person...\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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\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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\nIntroduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems\n

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\nA series of hands-on, outdoor activities increase understanding of agricultural terms, soil management, pest control, and more. Plan ahead for this one as it requires a number of supplies and could be messy. Activities include...\n
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\nSustainable Agriculture\n

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\nStudents explore examples of methods utilized in traditional agricultural practices. They state examples ot methods used in sustainable agricultural practices. They draw conclusions from information presented to them.\n
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\nToward a Sustainable Agriculture\n

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\nStudents examine how to use ecological analysis to animal production systems.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson students examine where the nutrients flow in a system and complete several activities. \n
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\nSlow Food: A Different Path\n

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\nHigh schoolers investigate the slow food movement through a reading and activity. In this slow food instructional activity, students read about the differences in fast food and slow food and the ties to sustainable agriculture. They...\n
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\n\"Sustainability\n\n
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\nSustainability\n

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\nHere is an in-depth, and incredibly thorough lesson plan on sustainable agricultural practices; specifically, regarding the growth of coffee. After completing and discussing a worksheet called \"Thinking About Tomorrow,\" groups of...\n
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\nToward a Sustainable Agriculture\n

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\nStudents analyze organic production systems. In this organic agriculture lesson plan, students examine key organic practices for both crop and livestock. This lesson plan includes 5 different activities, 4 critical thinking questions and...\n
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\nGrowing Our Own Food: Sustainable Agriculture\n

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\nPupils identify the common food items in their community, plant a small garden and discuss how agriculture has helped growing nations.\n
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\nLand of Plenty, Land of Want\n

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\nStudents view a video about the state of the environment. They discover the topic of sustainable agriculture. They identify problems and how to solve them.\n
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\nSustainable Agriculture\n

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\nStudents perform an experiment to find out if plants grow best when grown in soil with no fertilizer, with chemical fertilizers, or with compost that they have made themselves. Students discover how agriculture practices can benefit the...\n
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\nEquadorian Rainforest: The Tropical Supermarket\n

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\nStudents study the concept of sustainable agricultural practices through cocoa farming and the lives of the people who are the producers. Students watch a slide show and read a story which helps them understand the origins of chocolate,...\n
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\nWhat makes agriculture \"sustainable\"?\n

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\nStudents define terms and distinguish between the goals and practices used to achieve sustainable agriculture.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson students demonstrate awareness of the different impacts of agriculture. \n
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\nBeyond Organic?\n

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\nStudents examine the critiques of organic agriculture and its production and marketing approaches.  For this sustainable agriculture lesson students study how the ideas about ethics of the food system are changing. \n
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\nThe Big Picture: Systems\n

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\nStudents study the ways that agro-ecosystems function to support sustainable agriculture.  In this investigative lesson students examine the different cycles of ecosystems and food systems. \n
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\nReal People, Real Farms: Case studies of organic agriculture\n

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\nEighth graders study examples of organic agriculture from around the country.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson plan students apply what they learn to real life situations. \n
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\nAre GMOs Good or Bad? Genetic Engineering and Our Food\n

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\nIn many households across the country, GMOs are a big no-no. Is our mistrust of genetically-engineered food misguided? Biology scholars examine the facts with an animated video from the Kurzgesagt playlist. Topics include the...\n
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\nThe Economics of Horticultural Production\n

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\nLearners examine how government programs and sustainable practices can affect farm profitability.  In this agriculture lesson students complete several activities that include the prices of food and designing their own ecolabel. \n
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\nFur, Feathers and Fins\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the stages between growing the animal and buying it at the grocery store.  In food system lesson students study the role that animal products have on nutrition and study animal agriculture. \n
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\nReflecting and Creating\n

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\nStudents evaluate the sustainability of an enterprise based on how well it contributes.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson students build skills as they work together by using the Internet to research and develop their own...\n
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\nAgriculture: It Doesn't Just Happen\n

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\nAfter reading an informational text on the Agricultural Research Service, learners research the role of the ARS in Oklahoma. Using reputable online sources, they label a map of the state with relevant areas. Researchers focus on one of...\n
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\nPotato Exploration: Projects All About Potatoes!\n

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\nHow many potatoes tall are you? Unearth this rich resource! A reading of John Coy’s Two Old Potatoes begins a cross-curricular exploration of potatoes. Class members read, write, weigh, measure, and experiment with potatoes. Additional...\n
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\nHoney Bees and Communication\n

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\nDid you know that honey bees dance to communicate information? Do you know why bees use hexagons to build their hives? The Honeybee Man, Brilliant Bees, and Show me the Honey provide background information on how honey bees communicate....\n
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