Be Aware of NY Agriculture WebQuest, Grades 5 and 6
Fifth Grade: Write an original fact or fiction story about New York agriculture using different sources.
Sixth Grade: Make a full-color poster that promotes products of New York.
Overview:
The goal of this Web Quest is to help you learn more about agriculture in New York and help you prepare you entry for the Be Aware of New York Agriculture Contest.
You will complete a better project if you understand what foods grow in New York, how they are produced, how agriculture is important to New York, and how agriculture impacts you every day.
Your Mission:
Let’s get started! To begin the Web Quest, follow the link below. At the end of your quest you may be an expert on New York Agriculture!
What is Agriculture?
Conclusion:
Many people do not understand the importance of agriculture and the food system to New York. You can help by writing a story or making a poster that helps people understand how important agriculture is to New York. So good luck, and have fun!
Additional Resources:
Teen Scene (Games, Careers, Science Fair ideas)
Cornell Cooperative Extension
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