Curated OER
Growing Barley for Use in Biosynthesis Experiments
Students attempt to determine the optimum growing conditions for barley. They assess the effects of a number of substances such as ammonium chloride and urea on the plants
Curated OER
Food Detectives
Students investigate the regions in which particular grains are grown. Using the packaging from a variety of foods, grains are identified and the general locations where they are grown are plotted on a map.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Farming
Find out why sustainable farming was key to Egypt's success. Fertile land supported crops, farmers learned to work with the Nile River, and irrigation, of a sort, was practiced.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How to Eat More Whole Grain Food
Find notes at this website that will help you eat whole grains at meals and for snacks. Includes tips for reading food labels and teaching young children how to make healthy food choices.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Beverages
Learn about the beverages the Egyptians drank, how they were produced, and in what rituals they were used. A very comprehensive look at Egyptian drink.