3.2 From Farm to Fork – Plant Product Pathways
This middle school agricultural literacy lesson teaches students about plant product pathways—the path an agricultural commodity takes from planting and harvesting through processing, transportation, and marketing. Students take notes on the four steps using a graphic organizer, then construct a plant product pathway tracing how cotton becomes clothing using “The Story of Cotton” booklet and an optional video.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- As a result of this unit the students will discuss the importance of plant science on fiber production.
- As a result of this lesson the students will construct a plant product pathway.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Overhead projector/transparencies
- Computer with Internet Connection
- TV or Projector to show online video
- Pictures of orchards, fields, processing plants, refrigerated tractor trailers, railroads, etc.
- MS.PS.3.2.AS.A – one per student
- MS.PS.3.2.AS.B – one per student pair
- MS.PS.3.2.ASSESS.A – one per student
- "The Story of Cotton" – one per student pair, print from Georgia Cotton Commission
- Lesson Number
- MS.PS.3.2
- Precepts
- F. Continuous Improvement; F5. Acquire new knowledge.
- Key Terms
- Plant Product Pathway, Production Agriculture, Processing, Marketing
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- CS.01.06.06.aDescribe the value of being a life-long learner and the need for continuous development.
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills
- NS.5-8.6Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
- PS.03.05.04.cEvaluate techniques for grading, handling and packaging plants and plant products.