4.3 Let’s Research Technology in Agriculture
This middle school lesson (MS.AST.4.3, “Let’s Research Technology in Agriculture!”) from the Middle School Food and Agricultural Literacy Curriculum has students research emerging agricultural technologies and create a promotional flyer about an assigned technology. Students explore topics such as GPS, robotics, RFID, precision farming, and medical applications, then share their findings and reinforce learning through a review game and a journal-entry assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- As a result of this unit the students will… Recognize the significance of emerging technology in agriculture.
- As a result of this lesson the students will… Research emerging technologies and the opportunities they may create within agriculture.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 45 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Overhead projector/transparencies
- Computers – one per partner group
- Poster paper – one per student
- Markers
- Note cards – approximately 10 per student
- MS.AST.4.3.AS.A – one copy, cut and hung up around room
- MS.AST.4.3.TM.A – one per teacher
- MS.AST.4.3.ASSESS.A – one per teacher
- Lesson Number
- MS.AST.4.3
- Precepts
- F. Continuous Improvement; F4. Adapt to emerging technologies
- Key Terms
- Emerging technologies
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- BS.01.01.02.aInvestigate current applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
- CS.10.01.01.bDiscuss the use of mechatronics (such as lasers and robotics) and their impact on AFNR systems.
- CS.10.01.01.cEvaluate the importance of new and emerging communication systems and how they impact AFNR systems.
- NL-ENG.K-12.3Evaluation Strategies — Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
- NL-ENG.K-12.4Communication Skills
- NS.5-8.2Physical Science
- NS.5-8.3Life Science
- NS.5-8.4Earth and Space Science
- NS.5-8.5Science and Technology
- NT.K-12.2Social, Ethical and Human Issues.
- PST.05.02.04.aIdentify the importance and uses of computer-based systems in agriculture, food and natural resources.
- PST.05.03.01.aIdentify geospatial technologies, including global positioning, geographical information and remote sensing.
- PST.05.03.03.aIdentify uses, components and setup of precision technology in agriculture, food and natural resources.