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Identify and describe the changes in management and production methods from the time of the Dust Bowl to the methods seen in the Biggest Little Farm. You should also include information about how the mindset of farmers and the general public (consumers) related to these changes. This may require you to do additional research. You need to include images to support your information.

Students will create a presentation about a soil based disease that targets row crops.

Students will create a presentation about one of the types of irrigation systems common in the industry.

For this project, you will choose one category of farm equipment (cultivating equipment, planting equipment, harvesting equipment, bailing equipment, etc) and research the history and development of the equipment category. Begin with the first recorded equipment or tools and work up to the current models, making sure to include major development changes through the years. To give reference of time you may include other major historical events from around the world.

Students will create a presentation about how area soils developed into what they are today using key terminology from the unit.

This rubric will be used in grading the animal cell Thinglink assignment. It can be used as a guide as well as the instruction sheet while you work to complete the project.

This rubric will be used in grading the plant cell thinglink assignment. It can be used as a guide as well as the instruction sheet while you work to complete the project.

Compare the Dust Bowl to another major disaster (natural or human caused) of your choice. Create an informational poster comparing and contrasting how the two major disasters are similar and different. Identify the natural resources which were impacted and to what extent.

Create a presentation which could be given to farmers to convince them to switch from conventional farming methods to sustainable farming methods to prevent soil erosion.

In this project, you will choose one food or other agricultural item and take it through the production cycle. Starting at the farm and working it through until it reaches the consumer's hands. Identify the different types/classifications of the businesses involved in producing the agricultural product chosen.

Students will create a quality diagram of a soil profile clearly showing the horizons within a profile. Information should be provided for each of the horizons on the poster.

Participate in a discussion in class that focuses on answering the semester's discussion questions. Discussion questions are based on the semester's readings, concepts, themes, and units. The student is to practice speaking and listening skills while contributing quality statements/ideas/questions/concepts.

This rubric will be used in grading the digestive structures assignment. It can be used as a guide as well as the instruction sheet while you work to complete the project.

This rubric will be used in grading the corn products project. It can be used as a guide as well as the instruction sheet while you work to complete the project.

Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument.

Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument.

Covering a specific agricultural cash crop, students will research, collect information and create a poster on the importance of that crop to the country and globalization as a whole. Students will emphasize the importance of the crop in the world. Posters will include: an information summary, photos or charts, an example of how their crop is considered a cash crop, as well as a list of reference sources used.

Covering a specific agricultural crop, students will research, collect information, create a poster, and present their findings to the class. Students will emphasize the quality of the soil and water for the crop. Posters will include: an information summary, photos or charts, an example of how their crop can be used, as well as a list of reference sources used.

This is an informative method of persuasion to inform the public the importance of soil, and a major issue that is currently threatening our soils. The writer is to make a brochure, newspaper clipping, magazine article, or pamphlet to encourage and persuade the public on the importance of saving soil today.