Identifying Current/Local Issues
D3. Evaluate and develop solutions for AFNR impacts.
Description
Things are always changing in the world, so reading about your local events is a great way to learn about things that are happening around you. Some examples of current issues could be pollution, erosion, eutrophication, etc. This could be a great way to introduce students to the Ag Issues contest.
Resources
- US News Farming News
- MI Farm Bureau Current Issues
- Current Event Analysis Worksheet
- Eutrophication in Lake Erie Video
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Field Trip, Resource People, Supervised Study, Debate