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3 lessons
Animal nutrition
Which macromolecules are found in animal feed?
Animal nutrition focuses on the dietary needs of animals—not just those in agriculture and food production, but also in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife management. Pets need good nutrition, too. In…
unit
1 lesson
Biochar: producing bioenergy from waste
How can a waste stream become part of a cyclical system?
Make biochar, a soil amendment, by making and using a model top light updraft (TLUD) pyrolysis kiln or oven.
leader
Charles Heady
Senior Crush Merchant and Oilseeds Manager, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain, North America
Knows about:
animal science
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commodities
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grains
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nutrients
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soybeans
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leader
Greg LaBarge
Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems at The Ohio State University Extension
Knows about:
ohio state university
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agronomist
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extension
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nutrients
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plant science
,
water quality
.
unit
3 lessons
Growing more food: biotechnology
How will we feed 9 billion people?
Grow soybeans using Round-Up Ready seeds to illustrate how biotechnology can be used as a tool to increase production. Introduce students to different options for growing soybeans, investigate…
student research project
Harnessing the power of beneficial microbes to enhance productivity in soybeans
The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of phytohormones and nitrogen on soybeans. Phytohormones regulate plant growth and nitrogen is necessary for plant growth and is often the nutrient limiting plant growth. Legumes are able to…
leader
Harold Watters
Retired Associate Professor, Field Specialist for Agronomic Systems
Knows about:
ohio state university
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extension
,
farming
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nutrients
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soybeans
,
water quality
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article
How does your sprayer spray?
Dublin Jerome High School teacher Chuck Crawford’s students are gaining agricultural understanding as part of their AP Environmental Science coursework. Crawford’s lessons are available on the GrowNextGen website. The students begin by reading about…
leader
Libby Dayton
Soil Scientist at the Ohio State University
Knows about:
ohio state university
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nutrients
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plant science
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water quality
,
soil science
.
student research project
Macromolecule comparison of dog treats
The purpose of this project was to compare the amount of macromolecules that would be absorbed from four different flour based dog biscuits (soy, sorghum, wheat, and brown rice), and determine which base would benefit dogs the most. It was believed…
unit
7 lessons
Managing nutrient and pesticide needs in agriculture
Why do farmers spend time and money to apply chemicals to their fields?
In this threaded PBL*, (an effort to integrate agricultural understandings into the normal sequence of an Environmental Science classroom) students will conduct several “close reads” (reading for…
article
New e-learning course: Water Quality
Farmers are working hard to protect water quality through nutrient management techniques, nutrient stewardship, and cover crops and wind breaks. The 4R’s plan includes the right source at the right rate, applied at the right time and in the right…
student research project
Nutrients in Glycine max amidst Temperature Increase
This study was completed in order to evaluate the relationship between temperature and content of elements such as potassium, iron, and zinc. Soybean (Glycine max) seeds were grown at two temperatures, 25 and 32 degrees Celsius, and all other…
unit
6 lessons
Oh soy good! Milk types and food security
How might soymilk, and other types of milk, help ensure food security?
Investigate various milk sources and their composition through core disciplines of Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts to discover the availability of milk types within multiple cultures…
student research project
Paper mill sludge: a usable fertilizer?
Approximately 10 billion tons of PMS are produced annually by the paper industry and pose a major disposal problem for paper mills. One possible solution to the industry’s problem is the use of PMS as a fertilizer through land-spreading. When mixed…
unit
5 lessons
Smart farming: using data to make decisions
What kind of data do farmers use to make decisions? Where does that data come from?
Become a “farmer” on a journey from pre-planting to harvest to see what decisions farmers are making every year as they farm. Growers across the country are gaining access to more and…
article
SOLE and Soybeans in Space
“How will we produce soybeans on Mars?” “How can we innovate correct ag practices to sustain life on other planets?” A unique workshop presented by the Ohio Soybean Council, GrowNextGen, and The Works, a children’s museum in Newark, focused on these…
unit
3 lessons
Soy and world hunger
How can soybean products help solve world hunger?
Have you ever heard students utter the words “What’s the point? What does this have to do with anything?” This lesson is an engaging 3 part challenge in which students apply their knowledge to…
unit
4 lessons
Soybeans as a chemical feedstock
Can agriculture provide greener, more sustainable products?
Soybeans contain several components which innovators and entrepreneurs find valuable when creating greener products. What are the chemical building blocks in a soybean?
unit
3 lessons
Stick a fork in it: biodegradable products
Which biobased substrate will create a durable form of bio-plastic? Which biobased material has the least effect on the composition of compost and runoff through degradation?
Compostable plastics are a new generation of plastics that are biodegradable through composting. They are derived generally from renewable raw materials like starch (e.g. corn, potato, tapioca etc),…
article
Stuck without science fair ideas?
Tired of the familiar old baking-soda-and-vinegar “volcano”? The potato clock? The effect of colored lights on plants? Well, yawn no more—we’ve got lots of exciting ideas for your next science fair project! GrowNextGen has fantastic units that lend…
student research project
Testing Soil Erosion
What combination of conservation practices best protects soil? Four “test plots” were created in aluminum trays to figure it out. The first “test plot” was plain soil: a conventionally tilled field of bare dirt. The second “test plot” was plain soil…
unit
4 lessons
Watersheds, wetlands and water quality data analysis
Why is water quality important? What factors impact water quality?
This unit will discuss the importance of water quality, describe several impacts to water quality, and include a data analysis activity that students complete to determine how wetlands play a role in…
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