Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Agriculture

For Teachers 6th
A learning module on agriculture that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include factors that led to the development of...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
As the world's population grows larger, it is important to improve the quality and yield of food crops and animal food sources. Agricultural technicians work in the forefront of this very important research area by helping scientists...
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Other

Future Agricultures Consortium

For Students 9th - 10th
An Africa-based alliance of research organizations seeking to provide timely, high-quality and independent information and advice to improve agricultural policy and practice in Africa.
Handout
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...
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Other

Tour Italy: Agriculture in the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the importance of agricultural products, particularly grain, as trade products of the Early Roman Empire.
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Other

T L Irrigation Co.: Top 10 Agriculture Colleges and Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights some of the USA's best agricultural schools from entrepreneurial programs to agribusiness training centers.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Agriculture Rules the South

For Students 9th - 10th
The essay describes the devlopment of the Southern colonies as agricultural centers and the cultural aspects associated with rural, agricultural life.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Agriculture: Food Production

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will be able to discuss the changes in agriculture throughout history and its effect on foods and food production of today. Additionally, students will be able to discuss the effect of commercial farming on the environment.
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
Handout
Other

Saudi Aramco World: Beginning of the End for Hunter Gatherers

For Students 9th - 10th
Article details the remarkable archaeological discoveries in a region of Turkey where excavations at a Neolithic site point to a society in transition, from nomadic to agricultural.
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Revolution in Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at the United States agricultural revolution in the late 1800s. Discover the impact it had on the development of the country.
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Other

Department of Agriculture: National Invasive Species Information Center (Nisic)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to national invasive species, including alien plants, animals, and microbes. An invasive species is one that is likely to cause environmental or human harm.
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US Department of Agriculture

Us Department of Agriculture: Plants Interactive Id Keys

For Students 9th - 10th
A database of information about plants across the United States and how to identify them. Covers grasses, legumes, gymnosperms, wetland monocots, and the Ericaceae flowering plants. The information is contained in downloadable zip files,...
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Other

Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive food safety site including information on food poisoning, food safety tips, a food safety quiz and a site for educating children on food safety.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Revolution in Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes how even though industry was expanding in the U.S., agriculture still remained the most important occupational sector in the US. As the population grew, farmers in the U.S. had to find ways to meet the explosive...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Native American Agriculture and Food for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Native American Indian agriculture and food in the United States. Corn, squash, beans, bison, and deer were favorites.
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US Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service: Salmonella Uses Chemical to Communicate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Agricultural Research Service cites a study that has found that Salmonella bacteria release a chemical that directly affects the growth of microorganisms. (January 27, 2000)
Handout
Other

University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
Primary
San Jose State University

Sjsu: Agriculture in the Middle Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt of a primary source, American Husbandry, a book from 1775, describing the crops of the Middle Colonies.
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Pennsylvania State University

College of Agricultural Sciences: Carpenter Ants

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the carpenter ant, its life cycle, and the differences between the carpenter ant and the termite. Find out how the carpenter ant causes damage, and how to control an ant infestation.
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Other

Australian Government: Dept. Of Agriculture: Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Improving stewardship and sustainable management of Australia's environment including topics such as biodiversity, EPBC Act, Marine, Protection, International Activities, and Partnership.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Bats Can Be Farmer Friendly!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about bats and how they are useful to farmers.
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Other

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: Agriculture Implements

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos and brief descriptions of farm tools used in farming the plains in the 19th century.
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US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Biosecurity for the Birds: Avian Influenza

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about avian influenza and how it affects birds, including signs and symptoms of the disease and advice for avoiding spreading it.

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