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INTRODUCTION:
Overview
Essential Question
New York State Standards
Desired Outcomes/Indicators of Success
Student Inquiries
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PROCEDURE:
Activity #1: Trace the Evolution of a Farming Method by Studying the Transition from Hand Tools to Animal Powered Tools to Mechanized Equipment.
Activity #2: Cycle of Seasons — Impact of Technology on Seasonal Foods
Activity #3: From Farm to Market — Effects of Transportation Developments on NY's Farms
Garden Module
Garden Activities
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MODULE 3
PROCEDURE
Worksheets
Dairy Farming: A Growing Industry
worksheet
Agricultural implements worksheet
New York State Fruits and Vegetables on Seasonality Charts and worksheet
Irrigation Demonstration worksheet
Agricultural Advancements of the 20th Century U.S. Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Research Service
