Choosing Tomorrow's Menu
This module was created to help secondary students explore food, nutrition and sustainable agriculture in British Columbia, as well as the relationship between agriculture, the environment and society.
- Sustainable Resources 11 - Agriculture
- Home Economics: Food and Nutrition 8 - 12
- Health and Career Education/Planning 10
- Social Studies 10 - 11
- Physical Education 11
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Sustainable Resources 12: Agriculture
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Summer Institute 2008 Lesson Plans
Ranging in length from 20-42 pages full of lesson ideas for your class. Written by Summer Institute participants.
- Exploring Agriculture Through Poetry - English 9
- All About Apples! - Foods and Nutrition 6-9
- BC Honey: The Natural Sweetener - Foods and Nutrition 11-12
- My First Herb Garden - Foods and Nutrition 9
- Pickling as Food Preservation - Foods and Nutrition 10, Science 10
- Preserving the Harvest - Foods and Nutrition 10
- Textile Embellishment with Flowers and Plants - Textiles 11
Growing Concerns: Agriculture in BC (Geography 12 / Social Studies 10/11)
BC AITC partnered with the Fraser Valley Regional District to create this great agricultural resource. Through these lessons, powerpoint presentations and quizes, students will be introduced to several aspects of agriculture in BC.
- Lesson 1 - Agriculture in BC and its Role in BC's Economy
- Lesson 2 - Sustainability and Land Use Issues
- Lesson 3 - Sustainability and Urban Issues
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The Challenge of Change-The Canadian Agriculture and Food Industry (Grades 7-10)
Changes in today's agriculture and food production are the focus of this exciting new resource designed for teachers and students in schools across Canada. Twelve activities are based on three themes-The environment, technology and the economy. For teachers of Social Studies, Science, Technology, Family Studies, and Geography.
$5.00 + S&H
Genetically Modified Organisms
Saskatchewan Agriculture in the Classroom 2001 Study Series. "Humans have been modifying organisms for thousands of years. Domesticated animals are used for work, food, and companionship. Plants, too, have been bred to improve traits such as yield, vigour, and to reduce toxic components. Wheat is modified grass. Canola is modified rapeseed... Genetically modified organisms are becoming part of the food we eat, so we are all involved in this issue...
Free
Food Biotechnology - A Critical Analysis of Current Issues (From our Friends in Ontario)
Designed to meet new curriculum expectations for Gr. 11-12 Geography, Biology, Family Studies and English, the focus of the activities described in this new resource is critical thinking as it applies to the topic of biotechnology. The organizational framework for this document is based on the latest research on learning styles.
Language: English
Grades: 11,12
$10 plus S&H
Summer Institute Unit Plans
Ranging in length from 10 to 25 pages full of lesson ideas for your class.
Written by Summer Institute participants.
- ABC - Apples of British Columbia - Food Studies 11-12
- Bee Keeping - Grade 8-11 Science
- Beyond French Fries-Food Awareness for Science 9
- Hot House Foods - Cafeteria Training Grades 11-12
- The Organic Alternative - Culinary Arts 11
- Vegetarian Diets-Vegetarian Cuisine - Food Studies 11-12
- Think Global Eat Local - Food Studies 11-12
- Blueberries are "Best" - Food Studies 11-12
Inspired by a Smelly Sweater: Exploring Agricultural Connections of Animal Fibres, Textiles 12
Field to Table: Take the Grain Train from BC's Peace River Area and Beyond
Home Econ/Foods & Nutrition 10
Free
All secondary school career advisors in BC have received a Fields For Your Future: Careers in Agriculture package. This package included a narrative CD, a poster and 4 different informative brochures. Please see our resource order form to order additional copies.
Profiles of Today's Farmers
Farming is a not only a business, but a way of life. Every day farmers on Vancouver Island and throughout the Lower Mainland are working to produce the foods we enjoy.
Today's farmers are from of a multitude of races, ages, and backgrounds. To keep up with this dynamic industry they must be highly educated and passionate about their work.
The following is a list of 15 (not necessarily typical) farmers and their families. The profiles take a close look at their history and their future.
- Beaver Meadow Farms
- Code's Corner Emu Farm
- Foxglove Farm
- Grafton Blueberry Farm
- LeCoteau Farms
- Neufeld Farms
- Phil's Farm
- Pine Meadows Tree Farm
- Rabbit River Organic Farms
- Rainbow Nursery
- Regatta Gardens
- Silverside Farm
- Smit Nursery
- Techni-Gro Greenhouses
- Westberry Farms
Informative Links
- Top Five Skills Needed in Growing Crops and Raising Domestic Animals
- Educational Institutions in BC that Offer Courses or Programs in Agriculture, Fish or Food-Related Areas
- Careers in Agriculture and Agri-Science (in PDF format)
Career Links
- Agriculture Careers
- Agriculture Labour Pool
- Canadian Federation of Agriculture: Careers Agriculture and Agri-Science
- Student and Facilitator Resources
