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Welcome to AgroWorld! This bimonthly E-zine has been developed for the secondary educator and their students. Each issue features current events, classroom resources, activities, and grant opportunities that enhance standards based on science, applied technology, and social studies curricula. News you can use in your classroom today! For more information or to check out your state's resources, visit us on the web at www.agclassroom.org |
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SCIENCE
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| Less Pesticide, Fewer Fruit Flies |
 California has put more than $500 million and tons
of insecticides into eradicating exotic fruit flies.
Why such effort to control insects that are about the
size of a kernel of corn?Click here for more >>> |
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PlantingScience is a learning and research resource, bringing together students, plant scientists, and teachers from across the nation. Students engage in hands-on plant investigations, working with peers and scientist mentors. |
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| Nutrients for Life |
 This website presents a variety of engaging plant and soil science tools, games, lesson plans and experiments to prepare your students for the food challenges of tomorrow.Click here for more >>> |
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The University of Nebraska Lincoln's website provides animations of the process of genetically modifying a plant, lessons, and other resources.| Wireless Watering |
 In the small farming town of Sidney,
Montana, Robert Evans adjusts his
Bluetooth. He’s not chatting with
colleagues or closing a business
deal. He’s watering his fields. Thanks to Bluetooth and
a wireless network of small soil-moisture
and temperature sensors, the field in front
of him is able to continuously dictate its
exact water needs.Click here for more >>> |
| Make Whey for Progress: New Ways to use Whey |
 The average American consumes more than 30 pounds of cheese every year. Every pound produced creates
an estimated 9 pounds of whey, the liquid byproduct that remains after the curds, or solids, coagulate.
Where does all the whey go? It’s used in a range of products such as candy, pasta, baked goods, animal
feed—and even pharmaceuticals.Click here for more >>> |
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| Insidious Consumption: Surprising Factors That Influence What We Eat and How Much |
 A 2005 survey by the International Food Information Council found that at least 89 percent of American adults sampled indicated that they believe diet, exercise, and physical activity influence health. So why are obesity and diet-related illnesses on the rise?Click here for more>>> |
| Modern Marvels: Video Gallery | |
The History Channel has created a searchable Video Gallery of excerpts from a variety of their television programs. The excerpts capture the most significant messages of the programs. This shortened format makes these clips classroom-ready resources. Check out this link for a list of great agricultural history and technology clips.Click here for more >>> |
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| Farmboy |
 The story of Sunnygables and the Babcock family is important for a full understanding of American cultural development in the 20th century. Every American dinner table experienced the changes effected by this farm.Click here to for more>>> |
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