Curriculum

How does aquaculture meet the global demand for protein? Students discover the science and challenges behind global fish farming by completing these three lessons.

What are some careers in food science? The food production sector in Ohio employs nearly 70,000 people and includes some of the biggest food producers in the nation. From developing flavors to checking food quality, there is a lot going…

What do you call an entrepreneur in agriculture? An Agripreneur! What is an agripreneur? How might one become an agripreneur? Discover the skills necessary to become a budding entrepreneur. Apply those skills to animals and plants.

How can technology such as drones be utilized to evaluate the health of vegetation in an agricultural setting? Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are employed in a variety of ways from taking aerial photos at the most basic to spraying pesticides to small areas of the field by specialized drones. Students learn…

How do transportation and logistics affect our food supply? Getting food from farms to markets is dependent on many forms of transportation, and involves careers related to logistics, infrastructure, commodity trading, and engineering. Students learn about…

What is the difference between a pest and a beneficial organism? A pest is any organism that is unwanted or causes harm. How might we use these pest species to find out if they have any beneficial traits, such as antibacterial or antimicrobial properties? Students…

What do you know about chickens? Chickens are one of the largest consumers of soybeans! In this unit, students learn about the characteristics of birds and chickens, and how to idenitify different breeds.

What is the life cycle of a developing chick? From monitoring living eggs to observing chicks, these STEM activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young scientists with unforgettable experiences.…

How do environment, heredity, and genetics affect living organisms? This STEM-based poultry curriculum uses immersive learning experiences and real genetic samples for your students to dive deep in the future evolution of our food. See how environment influences…

Which soil or nutrient inputs provide a return on investment? What data can help you find out? This case study helps students see how soil or nutrient inputs affect soil chemistry, the importance of controlling variables, and how to analyze yield data to determine if an agriculture treatment…

What are bioproducts? How can they be used? Bioproducts are chemicals, energy, and materials that are produced from renewable biological resources.

How might we better understand macromolecules or biomolecules in our food? This unit looks at starch, oil and protein in various foods to help students visualize the effect carbohydrates, lipids and protein have on foods that contain these biomolecules.