Lesson Plans
Science on the Farm
Grades: Middle School
Subject Area: Science, Environmental Science, Biology
Made Possible By: American Dairy Association North East (ADANE)
Help your students discover how science has changed farming and improved food production in the 21st century. Students will learn how today’s farmers use robotics and digital technology to care for their crops and livestock, how science is providing farmers with new ways to carry on the tradition of selective breeding, and how all these advances in agriculture contribute to the health of our environment.
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Complete Kit
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Activity 3
Bonus Activity
Answer Key
Curricular Standards
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