Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century – Nutrients for Life

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Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century

TOPICS: Feeding the World, Plant and Soil Science

MIDDLE | CURRICULUM ADD TO FAVORITES

Nourishing the Planet in the 21^st Century

A middle school supplemental curriculum, which was reviewed and approved by the Smithsonian offers six science based lessons about soil science.

Lesson 1: In Search of Essential Nutrients
Lesson 2: Properties of Soils
Lesson 3: Plant-Soil Interactions
Lesson 4: Plant Nutrient Deficiencies
Lesson 5: Fertilizers and the Environment
Lesson 6: Nourishing the Planet in the 21^st Century

Download includes:

Lesson Plans PDF
Classroom Presentation Powerpoint
Pre- and Post-Test Assessments
Flashcards Activity PDF

Lesson Videos

Middle & High School Lesson 1: In Search of Essential Nutrients (5:32).
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Middle & High School Lesson 4: Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (8:32).
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Middle & High School Lesson 5: Nourising the Planet in the 21^st Century (9:32).
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NFL materials really provide a strong foundation for teachers to get the opportunity to for real world experience connected to next generation science standards. We all struggle to find how to bundle those into a real world package, and this curriculum provides that for you, with enough hands on activities to keep it engaging.

Sue Meggers

I-35 Middle School, Truro, IA

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