The project challenge in smart AGRICULTURE asks students to create a project that focuses on the “smart” technologies and science behind food production. Students are challenged to create a demonstration, experiment, hands-on experience, infographic or design their own project that fact-checks the realities of modern farming, farmers and food.

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smart AGRICULTURE

smart AGRICULTURE asks students to explore concepts of biodiversity, biotechnologies, climate change and agricultural technologiesthrough the lens of both consumers and farmers. Students focus on ways they can be more involved with our food systemand what they can do to ensure that decisions about our food system are based on science, accurate information and informed choices.

Project and Activity Guide

Project-based learning experiences, teaching suggestions and activities

Spark Questions

Snapshots of information and questions that spark thinking and inspire guiding questions for further investigation

Learn and Build Competencies

Trusted information sources for students, including photo stories, primary sources and infographics with accompanying skill and competency-focused activities

Project Tools

Graphic organizers and templates for students

Assessment Tools

Assessment supports and templates, including a learning checklist, project check-in grid and rubric

Vocabulary Supports

Vocabulary for teacher and student support

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