The lack of first-hand experience or knowledge about
farming in the general population of the United States is a
concern among scientists as many current environmental
issues are strongly linked to agriculture. Developing
agricultural literacy and an appreciation for our dependance
on limited resources is important for preparing future
generations to make informed decisions on environmental and
sustainability issues. Support for incorporating
agriculture into the science curriculum at the pre-college
level comes from a variety of sources including The National
Research Council, education administrators, cooperative
extension directors and college professors.
Minto-Brown is a multi-use city park in Salem, OR
including a wildlife refuge and 240 acres of farm fields.
This curricular unit is part of an education program at
Minto-Brown, developed in response to recent controversy
over pesticide use in the park. The unit, "Sharing the
Land!" is designed for grade levels 5 and 6. It addresses
issues on sustainability in agriculture and interactions
between agriculture, wildlife and recreationists. Problem
solving skills are emphasized in the various activities.
Library research and personal interviews provided
technical information for the unit and classroom observation
and testing were used in designing activities. Materials
for the unit, (a teaching kit) can be checked out from the
Community Education Office, 2575 Commercial St SE, 97302. / Graduation date: 1994
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/36768 |
| Date | 27 May 1993 |
| Creators | Hanson, Mette J. |
| Contributors | Muir, Patricia |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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