Agriculture: Farming Today
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| Agriculture: Farming Today |
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Description:
| These sites contain information about farming today. Learn about modern day techniques such as crop rotation, organic farming, and hydroponics. Play a game, get an idea for a science fair project, or see farm equipment that is used by farmers. Two eThemes resources on Dairy Farming and Farm Animals are included. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Texas Citrus Lesson Plans
Learn all about growing and harvesting citrus fruits.
4-H Virtual Farm
Choose the type of farm you want to visit to learn how the food gets from the farm to you. Features audio and video.
The Gardener's Network: Crop Rotation
Learn about how crop rotation prevents diseases, controls insects, and prevents soil depletion. NOTE: This site has a banner ad.
The Organic Fun Farm
Learn about organic farming, the natural cycles involved and the nutrients we get from different vegetables.
HDRA Organic Organisation
Learn about organic gardening and get gardening tips. A very informative and interesting site to explore.
Hydroponics in the Classroom
This site answers common questions about hydroponic farming, illustrates different hydroponic growing systems, and includes mini-lesson activities that can be tried in the classroom. NOTE: This is a commercial site that links to an online store.
Adopt a Wheat Field
Take a virtual journey to a wheat field as it is grown and harvested.
About Organic
Some questions about organic farming and organic foods are answered here.
Farm Equipment and Tools
Drawings and brief descriptions of farm tools and machinery used today. Includes some activities that go along with farm tools.
Potato Facts
Learn about potatoes, one of the world's most important crops, on this site. After reading these facts, test your knowledge with a potato quiz, or learn how you can grow your own potatoes.
Science Projects in Agriculture
If you need an idea for a science fair project, read this site for agriculturally inspired ideas.
Farm Safety Just for Kids
Here are printable brochures, games, tips, and a quiz on farm safety.
Cyber Space Farm
Learn about the animals that are raised on farms in Kansas, including cows, sheep, and pigs.
FSA Kids
This site has lots of games, puzzles, animations, and other activities to help kids learn about agriculture.
Farm Bureau Kids Corner
Learn about agriculture while playing these games.
eThemes Resource: Dairy Industry: Milk Production and Dairy Farms
These sites provide an introduction into the dairy industry in Missouri and other places. Topics include milk production and cows. There are also online games, interactive quizzes and movies. Statistics related to dairy production are included for students to graph.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Farm Animals
Learn about different animals that live on farms, including cows, horses, dogs, cats, and more. Includes many photos, plus audio files of the animal sounds. There are activities, games, and online stories relating to farm life. Includes links to eThemes Resources on dairy farms, chickens, and Missouri animals.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
4.1, 4.2, 5, 7.1, 7.4, 7.5, 10, 9.1
AR Standards:
LS.2.2.3.a, LS.2.2.3.b, LS.2.2.3.c, LS.2.2.3.d, LS.2.2.3.e, LS.2.2.3.f, LS.4.4.1, LS.4.5.5.a, LS.4.5.5.c
IL Standards:
12.A.2a, 12.B.2b
ME Standards:
A.1, A.2, B.3, B.4, C.2, A.3, A.3
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.4, 3, 8, 4, 6, 1.2.C.a, 3.1.A.b, 3.1.A.c, 3.1.D.c, 3.1.E.a, 4.1.A.a, 3.1.A.a, 3.1.B.a, 3.1.B.b, 4.2.A.a, 4.1.A.b, 5.1.A.a, 5.3.A.b
NV Standards:
E.2.C.1, E.2.C.3, L.2.A.2, L.2.C.1, L.2.D.1, E.5.C.5, L.5.B.1, L.5.C.5, L.5.D.1
OH Standards:
2.B.3, 2.A.1, 2.A.5, 2.B.6, 2.B.7, 2.B.9, 1.C.5, 2.A.1, 2.B.2, 2.B.2
UT Standards:
V.1.b, III.3.c, III.3.e, V.1.b, V.1.e, V.2.a
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