This is a collection of resources for teaching and learning about Agriculutral Education.
Fourth in a series of videos from Khan Academy and 23andMe that introduces human prehistory, this video describes how agriculture changed human societies and genetics throughout the world.
This award-winning video collaboration from Khan Academy and 23andMe introduces human prehistory starting over 200,000 years ago. Who were our first human ancestors? Where did they live?
High-tech hydroponic urban farming is making a case for itself as a made-in-Canada solution for food stability. It's safe, organic, and scalable, and it could become a new source of food security in isolated communities and major cities.
This video from CBC News looks at how hydroponic farming is being used.
Students will be able to connect their knowledge of pH to real life agricultural applications, and understand the importance of pH requirements for Iowa crops.
Grain farmer Jeff Frey has used no-till on his 700-acre farm in Willow Street, Penn., since the 1980s. Despite these efforts, Frey knew he needed to do more to protect his soil from erosion. Recently, he worked with Sjoerd Duiker, associate professor of soil management at Penn State University, on a SARE grant designed to promote cover crops on grain and vegetable farms in their state. His story demonstrates that SARE grants encourage farmers and researchers to partner with each other to advance the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices.
More and more Indigenous communities are looking into agriculture as an economic opportunity and what it means for First Nation’s people and their future.
In this video, the leaders of Pelican Lake First Nation talk about the positive effects farming has had on their community including the creation of jobs and the long-lasting benefits for their younger generation.
More and more Indigenous communities are looking into agriculture as an economic opportunity and what it means for First Nation’s people and their future.
In this video, the leaders of Pelican Lake First Nation talk about the positive effects farming has had on their community including the creation of jobs and the long-lasting benefits for their younger generation.
The Indigenous Wellness Framework Reference Guide stems from Honouring Our Strengths: Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment, a three-year study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Led by a partnership between the Assembly of First Nations, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation and the University of Saskatchewan, the study examined the strengths of First Nations culture in drug and alcohol treatment.
Students will be introduced to the basics of agriculture through exploring books.
Primary production agriculture is changing rapidly due to major developments in digital “smart” technology. In what is referred to as Big Ag Data, agricultur...
Introduce students to biodiesel, ethanol, and biomass in terms of agricultural and societal importance, while strengthening students’ research and technical writing skills.
To help students understand pigs and pork in the state of Iowa.
By observing the slicing of an apple, students become aware of the small fraction of the Earth’s limited land that is used to produce food.
Jack.org is a Canadian charity committed to providing mental health supports and resources. The website includes opportunities for guest speakers (both virtual and in-person) and a wide range of resources, including specific Indigenous mental health resources. There are also several resource hubs designed for youth. This website can be used to support curriculums that include mental health topics.
This video demonstrates the steps needed to conduct a soil texture analysis. This is a simple way for students to conduct a soil sample using a glass jar, water, and dishsoap.
An overview of the concept and technology inside the John Deere S690 combine.
Journey 2050 allows schools around the world to experience agriculture like it has never been taught before. As students explore world food sustainability, they make inquiry-based decisions to see the ripple effect on social, economic and environmental factors locally and globally. Agricultural experts and real farm families from Kenya, India and Canada guide students through a virtual farm simulation, avatar career game and geography scavenger hunt.
October is agriculture month and a time to highlight our connection to food and the role that agriculture plays in the lives of Saskatchewan people and our students! This year’s theme is #MealsFromtheFarm.If you are interested in incorporating food or agriculture into your lessons this month, have your students enjoy some fun and learning with these "Meals From The Farm" Kahoots from Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan!
This video goes through the basic rights that all Saskatchewan workers have.
Aboriginal farmers in northern Saskatchewan produce one of the world’s most nutritious types of rice. This video explores the traditional crop, wild rice, bringing socioeconomic progress to a small native community in Saskatchewan.