Pillars of Agricultural Literacy
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
I. The Relationship Between Agriculture and the Environment
Land and Water Stewardship | Family Responsibility | Environmental Decision-making
Video:
1. Chapter 1-5 Discovery
2. Ecosystems Working with Farmers to Decrease Nitrogen Pollution
Lesson Plans (Grades 4-8):
1.
Natural Resources Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
2.
Soil Conservation Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
3.
Water Pollution Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
4.
Air Pollution Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
5.
Water Conservation Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
6.
How Actions Effect the Environment Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
Lesson Plans (Grades 9-12):
7.
Soil Conservation Lesson Plan(Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
8.
Water Conservation Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
9.
Air Pollution Reduction Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
10.
Wildlife Habitats Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
11.
Environmental Impact Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
12.
Family Farms Value the Environment Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
II. The Relationship Between Agriculture and Food, Fiber and Energy
Food Safety | Inspection | Energy Sources | Shared Values | Ethics | Production Methods
Lesson Plans (Grades 4-8):
1.
Food Safety (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
2.
Ethics (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
3.
Energy Sources (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
4.
Safe Food Handling (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
5.
Labeling (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
6.
Geography (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
7.
Family Farms (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
Lesson Plans (Grades 9-12):
8.
Food Safety Lesson Plan(Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
9.
Values of Farmers Values of Learners (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
10.
Energy Availability Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
11.
Regulatory Agencies Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
12.
Read Labels Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
13.
Types of Farming (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
14.
Number of People to Feed Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
15.
Historical Significance Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
III. The Relationship Between Agriculture and Animals
Animal Welfare | Animal Safety | Animal Housing Systems
Video:
1. Agricultural Engineering
2. How to Take Care of Farm Animals
Lesson Plans (Grades 4-8):
1.
Farmers Care for Animals Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
2.
Animal Housing Systems Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
3.
Actions Affect Animals Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
Lesson Plans (Grades 9-12):
4.
Animal Welfare and Animal Rights Lesson Plan(Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
5.
Livestock Production Operations Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
6.
Livestock Safety Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
IV. The Relationship Between Agriculture and Lifestyle
Food Cost | Nutrition | Processing | Healthy Living
Lesson Plans (Grades 4-8):
1.
Food Costs Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
2.
Nutrition Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
3.
Farm to Table Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
Lesson Plans (Grades 9-12):
4.
Labels on Processed Food Lesson Plan(Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
5.
Cost of Food in the US Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
6.
Value of Processing Foods Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
7.
Agriculture for a Healthy Lifestyle Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
V. The Connection Between Agriculture and Technology
New Developments | Impact of Technology | Biotechnology | Environmental Impact
Video:
1. Hydroponic Gardening - Grow Organic Plants Fast
Lesson Plans (Grades 4-8):
1.
Technology and Agriculture Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
2.
More Food to More People Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
Lesson Plans (Grades 9-12):
5.
Agriculture and Technology Lesson Plan(Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
6.
Biotechnology Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
6.
Benefits and Concerns of Biotechnology Reduction Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
7.
Technology Means More Output Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
8.
Flying Drones Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
9.
Coding Drones Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
10.
Genetic markers-based DNA detective activity to solve phyto-forensics case I (Grades 9 - 12)
11.
Genetic markers-based DNA detective activity to solve phyto-forensics case II (Grades 9 - 12)
12.
Genetic markers-based DNA detective activity to solve phyto-forensics case III (Grades 9 - 12)
VI. The Relationship Between Agriculture and the Economy
Careers | Impact on US Economy | Hunger | Role in Global Economy
Lesson Plans (Grades 4-8):
1.
Jobs of Interest Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
2.
Agriculture is Important Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
3.
Trade Agreements Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
4.
Import and Export Lesson Plan (Grades 4-8)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
Lesson Plans (Grades 9-12):
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Jobs in Agriculture Lesson Plan(Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
7.
World Population Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
8.
US Exports Agriculture Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
9.
Agriculture Solves Hunger Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
10.
Supply and Demand Lesson Plan (Grades 9 - 12)
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Inventory Sheet for this lesson
