Lessons

Students investigate a variety of nuts, discover how and where they are grown, and explore their nutritional benefits.

Students explore organic and conventional farming practices by analyzing multimedia texts to investigate the differences between conventionally and organically grown apples.

Students explore concepts of heredity in beef cattle and identify dominant and recessive traits.

Students identify categories of pests including vertebrates, invertebrates, weeds, or disease and discover how pests affect the growth of crops and how integrated pest management (IPM) is used to control pests.

Students investigate geographic, economic, human, and cultural influences on food choices around the world and conduct research about the influences behind an international egg recipe.

Students explore the science and economic importance of grafting walnut trees.

Students explore the value of farmers markets to local communities and discover the benefits of locally-grown food.

Students investigate the seasons, explore the process of wool production, and discover how trade and barter have historically allowed people to satisfy their needs and wants.

Students investigate the importance of the Pony Express to the settlement and expansion of the American West by mapping Pony Express stations.