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The Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre City Slickers program is a powerful one-day event that introduces more than 1,200 grade 4 and 5 students annually to the many facets of agriculture and draws in some 250 volunteers. Children develop an understanding and appreciation for food firsthand – where it comes from and how it is produced – from gate to plate. The City Slickers Program brings together farmers, producers and consumers. With the continuing support of Ag for Life, a scalable delivery model has been developed.
Watch this video or visit http://agricultureforlife.ca/city-slickers1/ to learn more about the program.
If your community is interested in hosting a City Slicker’s event contact Ag for Life for more details info@agricultureforlife.ca.
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Did you know that all crops require 17 nutrients to grow?
Or that different crops remove different amounts of nutrients from the soil when harvested?Increase your Nutrient Knowledge and check out Mosaic’s Periodic Table of Crop Nutrients and Nutrient Removal Calculator.
Source: The Mosaic Company
Image: Pixabay
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Choose a tree or a shrub and collect measurements including: height, circumference, and length or buds/leaves. Students tally plants of the same species found in the garden and graph their results. Wrap up: compare students’ answers and discuss the different types of plants found in the garden.
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Students explore the natural area, first estimating and then calculating the correct answer to each of the questions. Questions include measurement, timing, and counting. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Who was the closest in their estimation?
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ExploreSaskAg.ca is a kid-friendly website that brings the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan to life!
The website dives into the Past, Evolution, Present and Future of agriculture in Saskatchewan, providing kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the discovery of how agriculture has shaped and continues to influence our economy, culture and communities.
Through highly interactive information, colourful illustrations, real-life photos, and quizzes, kids will better their understanding and appreciation for food and for the people producing food.
Visit ExploreSaskAg.ca to see for yourself!
This website is proudly brought to you by Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan.
