Tag: crops

Biotechnology, DNA & Genetics are a big part of agriculture…and our everyday lives!

DNA Ag in a Bag

McLean County (IL) teachers can request activity kits for their classroom: Click here

Online Reading Materials

• Plant Breeding Ag Mag – contact us to request hard copies
• Snap Ag: Plant Biotechnology
• Plant Modification Methods
• Timeline of Crop Modification

Ag-tivities

• 3rd – 5th grades
  • DNA Bracelet
  • Peas in a Pod – punnett square activity
  • DNA for Dinner
• 6th – 8th grades
  • Stawberry DNA Extraction
  • Bringing Biotechnology to Life
  • Science & Our Food Supply (Middle School)
• 9th – 12th grades
  • Methods of Crop Modification
  • Melons, Mitosis & Meiosis
  • Science & Our Food Supply (High School)

Books to Read – set up a FREE account on openlibrary.org to read these online books for FREE!

• Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas by Cheryl Bardoe

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