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Welcome to AgroWorld! This bimonthly E-zine has been developed for the secondary educator and their students. Each issue features current events, classroom resources, activities, and grant opportunities that enhance standards based on science, applied technology, and social studies curricula. News you can use in your classroom today! For more information or to check out your state's resources, visit us on the web at www.agclassroom.org |
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SCIENCE
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| Grow Space Crops in Your Classroom |
 This site provides teachers with instructions and free seeds for growing dwarf "space" crops. Explore plant biology and plant growth systems such as hydroponics. Compare plant growth with conventional crops grown here on Earth and identify other differences between crop production on Earth and in space. Click here for more >>> |
CropView |
 CROPVIEW stands for Comprehensive Resources for Observing Plants in a Visual Interactive Enhanced Window. The purpose of this project is to engage learners through computerized modules and an interactive game to gain knowledge of the plants that feed our world. Click here for more >>> |
| Epigenetics |
 Our lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as they age. Scientists introduce epigenetics, the study of mechanisms controlling gene expression that are independent of the DNA sequence itself. Researchers, in a slide show, examine the role epigenetic factors might play in cell differentiation, cell development, disease, and heredity. Click here for more >>> |
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Download or order this free DVD on the future of "Fueling America." The movie can be viewed in its entirety or as separate segments: Power of Green, Super Yeast, Fats To Fuel, or Switchgrass Science. | Integrating Geospatial Technology |
 Love GPS but tired of hiding a treasure for students to find? Check out this website for for meaningful activities that pair GPS with learning about seasons, plant populations, ecosystems and more!Click here for more >>> |
| Modern Marvels: Farming GPS |
 In this 4-minute video segment produced by Modern Marvels learn how GPS systems are used by farmers to precisely cultivate crops with the appropriate amount of water, pesticides, and fertilizers. GPS also may make robotic tractors a future reality.Click here for more >>> |
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| Food Product Introductions Continue To Set Records |
 A record 20,031 food and beverage products were introduced in 2006. Over 90 percent of the new food and beverage product introductions were deemed as “not innovative.” Learn about marketing and what products succeed and fail.Click here for more>>> |
| Americans’ Dairy Consumption Below Recommendations | |
Americans are consuming more dairy products than in 1970, but the average American diet still falls short of the daily recommendations for milk and milk products. The good news is that many Americans are taking other dietary messages to heart and have switched to lower fat milks and cheeses. Click here for more >>> |
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| Extreme History: Wild West Cattle Drive |
 This 4-minute video produced by Modern Marvels, highlights the Chisolm Trail and driving cattle. What's a point man, trail boss, swing man, the drag man, and what do they do? Great introduction for westward expansion.Click here to for more>>> |
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