Exploring Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

By: D. Barry Croom and Kevin Jump and Melissa Riley and Ashley Yopp

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Synopsis: Exploring Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources introduces middle school students to AFNR literacy to build excitement for the wide variety of opportunities in agricultural education and careers as they develop interpersonal skills, gain hands-on immersion in STEM, and begin planning a Supervised Agricultural Experience. Built to meet the needs of exploratory courses, seventy-six lessons are organized into twelve, flexible units that can be assigned to accommodate a variety of timeframes, interests, or grade levels. This text is expertly designed for young learners with engaging photographs narrated by colorful characters. Agriculture educator, Mrs. Lopez, introduces each lesson with reflective questions and connects students with ten additional, diverse characters spanning the agricultural career pathways. Students learn concepts in relation to how they may be used in a variety of careers from greenhouse manager to microbiologist, or national park ranger to supply chain specialist.