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IS100 Ag Issues Library Guide

This interactive library highlights current ag issues that will have a significant impact on agriculture now and in the future.
  • A introductory group of five lessons explains how to identify and resolve agricultural-related issues.
  • The remainder of the lessons in this library highlight topics from five to 10 current areas. Students are presented with all sides of an individual issue and can use this information in discussion groups or other class activities.
  • Many lessons have an instant survey to use in class. Students can take the instant survey online, then may view responses from other students.

Some special uses for the Ag Issues Library:

  • This feature is a must for National FFA Ag Issues Forum participants.
  • Ag Issues is an excellent source for writing and speaking activities.
  • Have your students take the instant surveys and view responses from other students.
  • For an integrated curriculum, apply math skills to the online surveys to get your class statistics.
  • Check results from instant surveys and discuss possible reaons for different opinions.

Suggestions for using AgEdNet.com lessons

  1. Lesson format: AgEdNet.com lessons follow a similar lesson format and include student lesson text, exercises, assessment and teacher's guide. LEARN MORE.
  2. Lesson extras include matching with National AFNR standards, internet resources, worksheets, PowerPoints, vocabulary crossword puzzles, glossaries and a search engine. LEARN MORE.

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