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First You Take an Ecumene

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Although this was written regarding Canadian agriculture, it can be used in any agriculture or environmental science class. Learners evaluate agricultural and economic activity maps and consider land use competition. Activities that get teenagers to look at real data on human impact will help prepare them to be responsible citizens in the future. 

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farming, land use

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farming, land use, Agriculture, ecumene, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr

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