Bringing
the Market to the Farm- Students learn how community supported agriculture
(CSAs) is changing the relationship between the farmer and the consumer.
Dry
as a Bone- This lesson examines the current state of drought in the
United States and the economic impact of drought on local communities.
Hook
Lesson for Farm Unit - The learner will orally state at least one
thing they would like to learn about the farm.
Land
of Plenty, Land of Want- Topics covered in this program include drought,
loss of topsoil, water pollution, misuse of chemical and pesticides, and
loss of farmland to urbanization.
Old
McDonald's Farm - The focus is on the student's ability to count collectively.
On the Farm
or at the Zoo?- In this activity, children will discuss the relationship
between people and different kinds of animals. Then they will categorize
animals into two groups, farm animals and zoo animals.
Pen Pals:
Animal Sounds- In this activity, children will discuss the sounds
that different animals make. Then they will play a listening game, using
the animal sounds they've discussed.
The Leafy
Greens Lesson Plans- Students will recognize the steps that leafy
green vegetables follow from the farmer's field to the consumer's table.
The
Mystery of the Amazing Farmers- In this lesson you will be taking
on the role of an an investigative reporter to solve the Amazing Farmer
Mystery. The goal will be to use seven clues provided throughout the lesson
in order to figure out how so few farmers can produce enough food and
fiber for the nation.
Track
the Path of Coffee from Farm to Store Shelf- In this PBS lesson, students
examine economic consequences of cost production, price quota, loss leader,
and profit margin, and the quality of life of those involved in the coffee
industry.
Weather
and Agriculture- Students will research, discuss, and write reports
on the relationship between climate and agriculture. They will pretend
that they have just purchased farms in specific parts of the United States
and will investigate that region's weather and climate in order to maximize
the chances that their farms will succeed.
Complete Farm Animals Workbook
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