1.2 The Impact of Progress
“The Impact of Progress” (Lesson MS.AST.1.2) is a middle school Food and Agricultural Literacy lesson that explores how agricultural research and technology have advanced over time and impacted society. Through interactive activities—comparing old and new technologies, a stand-up recognition exercise, and a hands-on apple comparison demonstrating research and genetic modification—students learn the concepts of technology and research and how agricultural innovations affect their daily lives.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- As a result of this unit the students will… Identify key developments in the progression of agriculture.
- As a result of this lesson the students will… Discuss the progression of agricultural research and technology and its impact on society.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 45 minutes
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Overhead projector/transparencies
- Markers
- Whiteboard
- Standard Telephone
- Cellular Telephone
- Note Cards – one per student
- Bell/Buzzer
- 2 Apples of the Same Species
- MS.AST.1.2.TM.A – one per teacher
- MS.AST.1.2.TM.B – one per teacher
- MS.AST.1.2.ASSESS.A – one per student
- MS.AST.1.2.ASSESS.B – one per student
- Precepts
- N. Decision Making — N1. Demonstrate the decision making process.
- Key Terms
- Technology; Research
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- BS.01.01.01.aDefine biotechnology and explore the historical impact it has had on agriculture.
- BS.01.01.02.aInvestigate current applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
- CS.03.03.01.aResearch current and emerging technologies in AFNR.
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills
- NL-ENG.K-12.4Communication Skills
- NS.5-8.3Life Science
- NS.5-8.5Science and Technology
- NS.5-8.6Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
- NT.K-12.2Social, Ethical and Human Issues.