Students will explore the use of Punnett squares and rudimentary statistical math through the lens of a real-life barley breeding scenario. Students will be introduced to the genetics of two barley varieties and will work towards an objective using Punnett squares and reasoning. In this activity, students will cross the Buck and Lightning varieties to create an F1, then cross two F1s to create an F2, to satisfy the objective. Finally, they will use a Chi-square calculator to evaluate a set of real-life data in comparison to their results. This lab assumes that students have already had a basic introduction to Punnett squares, their uses, and how to complete them. It is designed as a potential culmination of, and not a replacement for a genetics and Punnett square unit.

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This activity will introduce students to farm economics and the variable forces affecting crop production and sales. Students will learn that farming is a business and the importance of anticipating and managing risks that affect profit. Lesson adopted from Oregon Aglink.

This lesson introduces students to trees as the source of many things they commonly use. Students will discover how trees provide three important materials (Cellulose, Wood, and Food) and play a product matching game to learn about the great diversity of items that come from each materials category.

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Students will explore the life cycle of a Douglas-fir Christmas tree through this fun craft learning the various stages of growth through a series of lifecycle stickers.

Students will explore external anatomical parts of a flower and the key principles of Pollination.

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This lesson is an interactive way to bring germination and the stages of plant development to life.

Explore the world of gardening through owning a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) operation! Students will explore economics as it relates to owning and operating a program through a simulation.

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Join one of our virtual field trips live or view one of the recorded experiences! Students get the opportunity to explore various agricultural farms, business and processing plants through a behind-the-scenes virtual tour.

This hands-on experiment demonstrates soil’s function as a water filter, as well as other physics concepts like hydrophobicity, soil absorption and adsorption, soil as a storage container for water, and the positive and negative charges of soil and contaminants.

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Match animals with the meat they provide to consumers.

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