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This brochure explains the nutrients required for plants and where they come from. It relates nutrients plants need to the elements we need in our bodies. It is written in simple, easy to understand language – making it a valuable resource for anyone studying biology or nutrition.
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Seed Survivor is a curriculum-based program that teaches elementary students how to grow healthy plants (focusing on water, sunlight, soil and nutrients) and where food comes from. Interactive displays, fun presentations, educational videos, interactive computer games and hands-on seed planting activities make up the foundation of Seed Survivor. Five exhibits tour North America year-round and in 2014 over 100,000 children participated. Nutrien’s kids website has lots of fun videos, games and activities. Program includes student and teacher resources.
To learn more visit: www.seedsurvivor.com
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snapAG is a series of resources created by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada. These short, infographic style documents invite students and teachers alike to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today.
Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, and more!
To explore snapAG topics visit: https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/learn-about-agriculture
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An experiment that has students stretch hosiery over the rim of a baby food jar and after adding soil and grass seeds. Students create Soil Sammy – the grass becomes hair. Older students can experiment with fertilizer, soil types and water balance.
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Print and post this colourful poster to help illustrate the importance of replacing soil nutrients after each harvest.
