Simulation Farm
This is a Food for America demonstration plan in which students simulate building a school farm in the classroom by planting seeds in seed trays. Through a hands-on planting activity and interactive introduction, students learn the steps of planting and that agriculture includes food, fiber, and natural resources.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Students will be able to properly plant seeds in a seed tray.
- Students will be able to verbalize that agriculture includes food, fiber, and natural resources.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- Sample vegetables (tomatoes, carrots, etc.)
- T-shirt
- Cotton ball (or part of cotton plant if available)
- Small piece of wood
- Seed trays
- Potting soil
- Seeds (tomato, flower, etc.)
- Popsicle sticks
- Watering can and water
- Cardboard shoe box
- Construction paper
- Unit
- Production Agriculture
- Demonstration
- Simulation Farm (30 minutes)