If you have ever heard the phrase “no farms, no food,” then you know how important agriculture is to human survival. However, chances are many students are unaware of this connection and assume that their food just comes from the grocery store. They do not think about it on a deeper level. Well, a great collection of resources available at nourishthefuture.org will hopefully change their thinking.
Nourish the Future lives by the motto “The future of agriculture in the science classroom” and uses the lenses of agriculture and farming to teach basic biology concepts. This collection of lesson plans for teachers, by teachers, has the mission to “inspire a network of educators to foster critical thinking, connect students to modern agriculture, and provide science-based resources that meet teachers’ and students’ needs in the classroom.”
Upon navigating to the site, users should click on the Curriculum tab, where they will be...
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