Food Science: Soybean Alternative Food Uses
(View Complete Item Description)Students research soybean food uses in this activity developed from CASE Food Science curricula.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan
All resources in Nebraska Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Weed Science and Identification
(View Complete Item Description)This series of resources includes a lecture and activities to define what makes a plant a weed, classify weeds according to life cycles and as monocotyledons or dicotyledons, compare morphological characteristics and functions of different types of leaves, and identify local major weeds.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Lecture Notes
Agriscience Fair Classroom Resources
(View Complete Item Description)National FFA Agriscience Fair classroom resources
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Exploring the Swine Industry
(View Complete Item Description)This lesson explores the swine industry: locating major physical characteristics, describing common breeds, selection of superior animals, and contrasting production systems and marketing methods of swine and hogs. Adapted from New Mexico Animal, Plant, and Science Lesson Plan Library.
Material Type: Assessment, Diagram/Illustration, Lecture Notes, Lesson Plan
Optimal foraging
(View Complete Item Description)The students will watch an introductory video on food chains. They will also complete an activity that will simulate the foraging routines of a predator.
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Floral Arrangements: Elements and Principles of Design
(View Complete Item Description)Students apply what they have learned about design to evaluate a floral arrangement based on the principles of balance, scale and proportion, harmony, dominance/focal point, rhythm, and unity, and elements of line, form, texture, color, and value. Worksheet developed from a document by Nebraska AFNR educator Ashli Weinrich.
Material Type: Homework/Assignment, Lesson Plan
Know your CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization)
(View Complete Item Description)Students will start their Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) year with activities that apply important career readiness skills, including teamwork, communication, leadership, creativity, and utilization of technology. They will also begin to understand the connection between what they are learning in the classroom and their future career path through one (or more) CTSOs.
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DNA Replication
(View Complete Item Description)Many biotechnology applications rely on the DNA replication process. Through this lesson, students will better understand the DNA replication process and connect it to other biotechnology processes.
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Gene Mutations
(View Complete Item Description)Gene mutations occur naturally through the DNA replication process with some results being fatal and others being helpful. This lesson will explore the types of mutations that occur, the effect they have on DNA, and examples of diseases or conditions caused by the specific type of mutation. Students will participate in a gallery walk to learn more about the types of mutations.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson
Genetic Mutations
(View Complete Item Description)Many times, gene mutations lead to some sort of genetic disease or disorder. Through this lesson, students will explore a genetic disease, caused by a specific type of gene mutation (previously learned about) and present their findings to the class.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson
Biotechnology Debate
(View Complete Item Description)Everyday, we are surrounded by, and use, numerous products that are the result of biotechnology. However, some of these products face more criticism and controversy than others. Through this lesson, students will be presented with two scenarios regarding biotechnology products, and they must complete research and formulate opinions regarding these topics. The class will participate in a class discussion related to the biotechnology products and topics.
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Bioremediation
(View Complete Item Description)Bioremediation is a useful biotechnology application that can help maintain and preserve our natural resources from harmful substances. However, bioremediation can be complicated and present numerous challenges, as well. Many times, we are unaware of environmental contamination present in our local areas. Through this lesson, students will explore the basics of bioremediation and then participate in a local case study.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment
Beginning Woodworking: Candy Dispenser Unit
(View Complete Item Description)Throughout this unit you will cover topics of: to understand safety in a shop workspace & develop basic skills to operate woodworking machines to construct a project, a clear understanding of safety in the workplace, assess their knowledge over safety through a safety test, demonstration how to operate hand and power tools, decipher a blueprint to build a wooden candy dispenser and to construct their candy dispensers.
Material Type: Unit of Study
Filling a Syringe
(View Complete Item Description)In this lesson, students will watch a video/teacher demonstration on how to properly fill a syringe. The students will mime the procedure while the teacher reviews the procedures. Students will also practice with a syringe, needle, and sterile water bottle. Once the students are comfortable with the procedures, they will make a recording of their demonstration to be submitted for grading.NE.AFNR.HS.28.5.b or NE.AFNR.HS.29.5.b
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Diagram/Illustration, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy
Animal Science- Issues in Animal Agriculture
(View Complete Item Description)There are a lot of different views on issues in animal agriculture. This lesson investigates the sustainability of animal agriculture and how you can be a good steward of animal agriculture. This lesson includes lecture, reflection, and current events in animal agriculture and leads into discussion on Temple Grandin.
Material Type: Interactive, Lecture Notes, Lesson
Wildlife Management: Food Webs
(View Complete Item Description)What is the difference between a food web, a food chain, and a food pyramid? This lesson discusses each of these and has the students create their own! Have students research wildlife in different states across the country: what they eat, where they sleep, and where they live.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lecture
History of Wildlife Management
(View Complete Item Description)Wildlife has been in the United States longer than any settler or Indian tribe. From buffalo in the west to the white-tailed deer in the east, wildlife has been in the environment for centuries. When the settlers landed in the United States they had to learn how to interact with the wildlife and use it to their advantage…without exploiting it. What did the wildlife look like when settlers first arrived in the U.S. and how has it evolved over time?
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Floriculture- Color Design Principle
(View Complete Item Description)Life is full of color, but what do different colors represent? This lesson dives into the colors of the color wheel and the different color schemes.
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Bird Adaptations
(View Complete Item Description)Students in this lesson will investigate the differences in avian beaks and how they are used to benefit their species and lifestyle. There is an introductory portion, a lab portion, a compare and contrast portion and conclusion/reflection.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
What is Agronomy?
(View Complete Item Description)Students in this lesson will investigate the different aspects of agronomy through different videos and puzzles. They will define what agronomy is, provide examples of the industry and describe what agronomic sciences entail.
Material Type: Activity/Lab