Activity 10: Contributions for Advancement
This is a student activity worksheet (“Activity 10: Contributions for Advancement”) in which students interview three or four individuals (a school adult, community member, family member, and classmate) about a controversial agricultural topic such as CRISPR technology, AI in agriculture, food labeling, or animal-based meat vs. alternatives. Using a provided set of interview questions, students then create a 90-second reflective reel/video about what they learned. The resource includes interview tips and a four-point scoring rubric covering content, clarity/creativity, narration/preparedness, and time.
At a glance
- Materials
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- Video recording device for a 90-120 second reel/video
- Research Topics
- CRISPR technology; Artificial intelligence usage in agricultural practices; Food labeling in the meat industry; Animal-based meat vs. meat alternatives; or own/teacher-selected topic
- Interview Tips/Tricks
- Share the topic with the person before the interview; consider sending questions in advance; set aside enough time; don't be afraid to ask follow-up questions; the interview should feel like a conversation; host the interview in a place free of distraction; take good notes!