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Welcome to AgroWorld! This bimonthly e-zine has been developed for secondary educators 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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| Ins & Outs of E. coli Contamination |
 Hundreds of strains of Escherichia coli exist, including strains in the human gut that are essential to digestion. Only a few types, like E. coli O157:H7, cause foodborne illness. Learn more about how some of these pathogenic strains survive in the environment and contaminate leafy greens.Click here for more >>> |
| MathinScience.info |
 Use the search tools in this dynamic website to find resources that teach core math and science standards, integrate calculator- and computer-based technologies, and introduce 21st Century concepts in the areas of fractal geometry, nanotechnology, and engineering.Click here for more >>> |
| Potatoes and Wireworms |
 Researchers pit the genetics of resistant potato plants against hungry wireworms by crossing the germplasm derived from wild potatoes with a cultivated variety.Click here for more >>> |
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This is not your typical career video, "this is a Bug Chicks career video," and they do things a little differently. A great overview to agricultural careers. Lasers, horses, and helicopters…oh my!| How It's Made: Wool |
 From sheep to woven wool cloth, this Discovery Channel video explores the amazing machines that make yarn for the clothes we wear.Click here for more >>> |
| Food Tech: Pizza |
 Whether you eat it at a restaurant or have it delivered to your door, pizza is a favorite treat that we simply cannot resist. Americans eat 350 slices every second, and host Bobby Bognar shows you where all that pizza begins.Click here for more >>> |
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| 7 Billion |
 National Geographic magazine is running a year-long series titled "7 Billion" to coincide with the population landmark. They have developed an introductory movie, 7 Billion, and a visually stunning free mobile app.Click here for more >>> |
| Agriculture's Lasting Heritage | |
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Learn about how century farmers and ranchers have cared for the land and their families for generations and are sharing the message of what really makes a farm or ranch sustainable. Agriculture's Lasting Heritage offers video profiles of American Century Farms; written profiles of American Century Farms; an engaging history timeline; free, standards-based educator resources; and more.| Calorie Labeling in Restaurants |
 A 2010 Federal law will require chain restaurants in the U.S. to display calorie information on their menus and menus boards. Calorie disclosure may prompt consumers to choose menu items with fewer calories and may encourage restaurants to offer lower calorie options. Will labeling make a difference?Click here for more >>> |
AgroWorld® is a bimonthly e-zine developed by Utah State University Agriculture in the Classroom through a cooperative agreement with USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, Extension Service Agriculture in the Classroom Program, and Higher Education Programs. To subscribe to AgroWorld® click here.