Agriculture
Learn more about agroforestry, food forests, prairie strips, and aquaculture with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Rolling acres of grassland used to stretch across the U.S. Historically the shortgrass, mixed-grass and tallgrass prairies covered about one-fifth…Rolling acres of grassland used to stretch across the U.S. Historically the shortgrass, mixed-grass and tallgrass prairies covered about one-fifth of North America. Today, much of the historic range of... -
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest…In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included) Writing utensil Large quantity of an... -
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they…This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they will complete a hands-on fact-based activity demonstrating the importance and... -
In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots…In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots and their surrounding environment. Materials: Electronic kitchen scale Clock or... -
After reading “Full Throttle Model,” see how much you learned by completing this eyeChallenge. Examine these images from the article…After reading “Full Throttle Model,” see how much you learned by completing this eyeChallenge. Examine these images from the article and explain what each of these images represents. You may... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How is the current situation in the southern African nation of…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How is the current situation in the southern African nation of Botswana similar to and different from the historic land grant... -
Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, geomorphology, and spawn.Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, geomorphology, and spawn. -
Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, watersheds, and fish.Test your knowledge on alluvial soil, watersheds, and fish. -
Look at four photos or illustrations from “Food for the Soil” and use what you’ve learned to explain what each…Look at four photos or illustrations from “Food for the Soil” and use what you’ve learned to explain what each of the provided photos or illustrations is about. Try it... -
In this FACTivity, you will research plants growing in your USDA hardiness zone and make predictions about how climate change…In this FACTivity, you will research plants growing in your USDA hardiness zone and make predictions about how climate change may impact what plants will grow in your hardiness zone...
