Careers in Agriculture

_ Check out these 42 fast-paced YouTube movies to learn more about careers in agriculture and natural resources.  Click here to view movies.

Pod to Plate

_Join host Barry Cloyd as he discovers what it takes to get soybeans from the Pod to the Plate in this video series from the Illinois Soybean Association.  Click here to view videos.

Songs for Learning

Here are some songs you may find helpful.
    Photosynthesis Song
    I Love Apples! Song
    Pollination Rock Song  

State Agricultural Facts

Click here to learn about agricultural basics and other facts for state projects.

Map: World Food Statistics

This interactive map allows users to roll-over any country for a snapshot of its food situation, allowing students to compare countries and discuss possible solutions to world hunger issues.  Cllck here.

What Are Genes?

Learn about basic genetics and DNA in this four-part animated video series, Genetics 101.  The information in these videos helps students understand what is genetically possible and what is not possible based on science.
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My American Farm

Take an online journey and experience interactive games that explore agriculture across America, careers, economics, food and water while integrating reading, science, technology, engineering, and math.  Click here for more.

Humanity Against Hunger

In the Humanity Against Hunger web module, students become volunteers to help solve the severe food shortage facing Africa.  Through an interactive experience, students learn how nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus deficiencies can stunt plant growth in multiple ways. They also learn that replenishing the land with fertilizer can help farmers achieve higher crop yields to feed more people.