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PPT
Curated OER

Animal Science as Agriculture

For Teachers 9th
The methods by which farming and agriculture became a valid area of study and research are detailed in this PowerPoint. Also presented are the steps involved for improving productivity and efficiency.  The use of scientific method and...
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PPT
Curated OER

Biotechnology Regulations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Bio-ethical laws and regulations on the federal, state, and local levels are covered in this Powerpoint discussing genetically modified food.  The steps needed to get permits and approval for GMO crops and other foodstuffs are discussed....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Healthy Eating Choices for You and Others

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use the USDA food guide pyramid to choose items for a balanced diet. In this food pyramid instructional activity, students play a game naming the items and their foo groups.   Students participate in cross curricular activities...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let the Pyramid Be Your Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students chart foods on the food guide pyramid and design nutritional food plans that include all the food groups.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Breakfast Boosts Brainpower

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine the importance of eating a balanced breakfast.  In this healthy eating lesson students identify examples of a healthy breakfast and compare the characteristics of people who do or do not eat breakfast.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Build a Burger

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe a balanced diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders use a hamburger to exemplify the different food groups necessary for a blanaced diet. Students use the food pyramid as a resource.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Feast for the Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an activity that uses a simulated meal of transgenic foods in order to initiate a discussion of the controversy concerning the use of transgenic food products.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

China's Agricultural Water Policy Reforms [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"This report documents the problem of water scarcity in parts of northern China and describes China's agricultural water management policies as well as reforms underway to encourage water conservation." (USDA) (PDF Format)
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Alabama Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Alabama climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Alaska Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Alaska climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Arkansas Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Arkansas climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Iowa Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Iowa Agriculture [PDF]
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Kansas Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn facts about agricultural industry of Kansas as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Louisiana Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn facts about the agricultural industry of Louisiana, including climate, soil, crops, and animals. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Maine Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A terrific site for learning about the agricultural industry. Easy-to-understand, bulleted facts on Maine climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Mississippi Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Mississippi climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Missouri Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Missouri climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Montana Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Montana climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Interactive
US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Usda Plant Hardiness Zone Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map shows which plants are most likely to thrive at a specified location. Searchable by zip code, state , or temperature.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Nutrition and Diet

For Students 9th - 10th
Explain how different foods and eating a healthy diet can affect a person's metabolism. Also learn reasons why vitamins and minerals are critical to a healthy diet.
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Article
US Department of Agriculture

China's Food and Agriculture: Issues for the 21st Cent.

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of reports published but the United States Department of Agriculture in April of 2002 (in PDF format) from the USDA that covers "China's food consumption, marketing, international trade, agricultural policy, transportation...
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Website
Agriculture in the Classroom

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about agriculture and agricultural practice in America. You can explore specific states or issues that are national in scope. The "Growing a Nation" page helps you understand the role of the American farm in westward expansion.
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Virginia State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.