California Ag Teachers Online Agriculture Resources (2024)

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ResourceDescription of SourceAg PathwaysURL

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Southern Region Distance Learning ToolsJackie Jones has created a website full of digital full of resources you can use during this time.Teaching Resources

http://www.southernregionffa.com/distance-learning-tools.html

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WakeletCreate digital collections of information easily for your students to accessTeaching Resourceshttps://wakelet.com/

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National FFA Educational ResourcesFFA Educational ResourcesAllhttps://ffa.app.box.com/v/EducationalResources

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Minecraft Ag LessonsMine Craft Lessons for Ag EdAllhttps://ffa.app.box.com/v/MinecraftEducation

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NAAE Communities of PracticeConnect with ag teachers across the nation to share lessons, resources, and ask questionsAllhttps://communities.naae.org/welcome

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University of Florida-IFAS Extention - Online Agriculture ResourcesAs schools shift to an online method of teaching during the COVID-19 changes, the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication wanted to provide resources for agriculture teachers who want support in creating variation in their online lessons.Animal Science, Plant Science, Biotech, Ag Foundations, Food Sciencehttps://aec.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/ag-teachers/

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Minnesota Virtual Classroom SupportThis google drive has folders for each of the ag pathways with lessons from teachers in MinnesotaAll

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GRTnn4_gSkclDS-1mJFN2FoMZN7cRUGC

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AgEdNetFree trial of Agednet.comAllhttps://agednet.com/freetrial.shtml

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National FFA Remote Teaching ResourcesEducator Resources is full of unique, free content to boost learning about FFA and agriculture either online or in print

https://www.ffa.org/my-toolbox/instructor/educator-resources/

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National FFA- Value ChainExplains how supplies get from Research and Design to the Ultimate ConsumerAg Businesshttps://www.ffa.org/value-chain/

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National FFA- Bio Fuels LessonPremade sources for a lesson on Biofuels. Includes powerpoints and activities.Ag Mechanics

https://ffa.app.box.com/s/jzrfkp5llzsel3dpqooxaw80wkhrs6zv

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National FFA Student HandbookDigital copy of the Student Handbook - Free through JuneFFAhttps://en.calameo.com/read/0051075248d1a6f34f69e

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Penn State University- SAY ClearninghouseLinks to various agriculture safety lessons. Some include videos, article reading, lesson plans and moreAll

https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/farm-safety/say-project

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Penn. State University Safety in Youth Agriculture - Animal ScienceThe SAY Project has developed a National Clearinghouse that assists youth educators with identifying
agricultural safety and health curriculum and educational resources that align with to Agriculture, Food
and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards. Animal Science

https://ag-safety.extension.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PST-Right-from-the-Start-v3-Web-Download.pdf

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Penn. State University Positive Animal HandlingPositive Dairy Animal Handling ResourcesAnimal Science

https://ag-safety.extension.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PST-Positive-Animal-Handling-v3-Web-Download.pdf

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Penn. State University Power SystemsThe SAY Project has developed a National Clearinghouse that shows the alignment of agricultural safety and health curriculum and educational resources to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards used by agricultural educators.Ag Mechanics

https://ag-safety.extension.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PST-Teacher-Resource-Guide-v8-Final-Web-Download-File.pdf

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Utah State Injury Risk AssessmentInjury Risk Assessment for Supervised Agricultural ExperiencesSAE

https://ag-safety.extension.org/injury-risk-assessment-for-supervised-agricultural-experiences/

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Univeristy of Minnesota- Needlestick PreventionNeedlestick injuries in agriculture are common although not as recognized as those in human clinical settings. Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians and on site workers are susceptible to needlesticks on the job. These injuries can be serious and may require medical attention. These needlestick prevention resources are intended to educate those individuals and prevent injuries in swine and dairy operations. Videos, posters, and reading guides.Vet Science, Animal Science, SAEhttp://umash.umn.edu/needlestick-prevention/

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Penn State University - Online Tractor SafetyIn this online tractor safety course, you will become certified to teach and organize the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program. Cost $39Ag Mechanics

https://extension.psu.edu/national-safe-tractor-and-machinery-operation-program-nstmop-instructor-training

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Penn State University- ATV SafetyVideo: Safety demonstrations of ATVs including side overturns, hauling loads uphill, trailers, hitching, and obstructed vision.Ag Mechanicshttps://extension.psu.edu/atv-safety

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My Horse University- Free CoursesFree courses on equine ownership, biosecurity, trail riding, horse industry labor and moreAnimal Sciencehttps://www.myhorseuniversity.com/freecourses

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Penn State Univeristy - Water QualityIdentify why quality water is essential to all living things. Demonstrate the cumulative effects of non-point source pollution and explain ways to reduce or eliminate non-point source pollution in urban and agricultural settings.Environmental Science

https://extension.psu.edu/lesson-plan-water-quality-is-there-a-point

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Progressive Ag FoundationThese educational materials were originally developed by Farm Safety For Just Kids (FS4JK) and are now assets maintained by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation.Animal Science, Plant, Chemical, Tractor Safteyhttps://www.progressiveag.org/fs4jk.cgi

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One Less Thing- COVID Remote Learning ResourcesDownload free powerpoints, activities, and resources you can upload to your online learning platforms.Animal Science, Foundation, Plant Science

https://www.onelessthing.net/products/covid-19-remote-learning-free-resources

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Purdue - Apple GenomicsVideos discussing genomics, cloning, expression of genes, Copying DNA to RNABiologyhttps://www.asec.purdue.edu/apple_genomics/

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Purdue - Animal GeneticsOnline lessons in taxonomy, domestication, Nature vs. Nurture, Types of Genes, Quanittative Traits, Trait Selection,Inbreeding Line Breeding, Crossbreeding, Genetic Testing, and BiotechnologyAnimal Science, Biologyhttps://www.asec.purdue.edu/Animal_genetics/index.html

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Purdue - Soil HealthThis website, Purdue Soil Health, provides hands-on soil health educational activities for high school teachers, a photo and video library, and general information about Purdue soil health research and educational workshops.Plant Sciencehttps://www.asec.purdue.edu/soilhealth/

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Purdue- BioenergyThe Bioenergy: Fuel from Grasses app provides an overview and introduction to various aspects of using native perennial grass for biofuel production. It covers everything from soil to seed to conversion. This app was developed to accompany the CenUSA Demonstration Plots’ Sign Tours in Roann and Trafalgar, Indiana. It may also be used as a stand alone learning experiencePlant Science, Ag Mechanicshttps://www.asec.purdue.edu/cenUSA/index.cfm

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Purdue- Horses in AgricultureOnline Powerpoint describing the use of horses in agriculture, interactive games embedded inAnimal Science

https://www.asec.purdue.edu/HorsesinAgriculture/story_html5.html

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Purdue - Genomic Analogy4 online lessons explaining genomicsBiologyhttps://www.asec.purdue.edu/game/default.html

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Purdue- Cow to CupOnline powerpoint series describing the dairy industry! Embedded games and activities.Foundation, Animal ScienceCow To Cup Science Series

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Breeding and Genetics

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Grocery Store

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Product Processing

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Product Production

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Cow To Cup Careers Series

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Breeding and Genetics

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Product Production

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Product Processing

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Retail of Product

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University of Minnesota Ag Lessons PlansScroll down the page to find lessons on Animal Nutrition, Ag Careers, Plant and Animal Genetics, Plant Nutrition, Dairy Life Cycle, GMO's, Animal Welfare. Vitural Tours, Activities, and Powerpoints included.Foundation, Animal Science, Plant Sciencehttps://www.umnagricast.com/lesson-plans.html

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Ag in your Kitchen Scavenger HuntSearch for Agriculture in Your Kitchen!Foundation, Middle School

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1MJ-yd6NAhuBdVNs-RYa0A3w7TDCgk86NFM41hMb1cAc/edit

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North Burlington Middle School WebsiteIdeas for Middle School Ag LessonsMiddle Schoolhttps://sites.google.com/nburlington.com/nbmsag

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3rd World Farmer Game3rd World Farmer is a new kind of game. An experiment in the genre of Serious Games, it simulates some of the real-world mechanisms that cause and sustain poverty in 3rd World countries.Foundationhttps://3rdworldfarmer.org/

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City Farm -PBSCan you make your farm sustainable? Google Classroom Integration.Foundation

https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/sust13.sci.eco.cityfarm/city-farm/?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=mktg_2013#.XnpLDohKg2w

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APA Tutorial - Nicole RayHelp your students with their APA formatingAg Science, Prepared Speaking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ll2VmUPJQY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3H3ppxAigpTTVdMEnHEcsS4Bl9YRTdwHJJld_RwYuYskoyxw529gXCq_I

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COVID- Why has this virus been so succesfulGoogle doc that will allow your students to research a real world pandemic.Foundation, Science, Ag Science

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk4W1vwCJqLgU2paD6Rrpz3mZ3x1ni5ear-AqlFPEt4/edit?fbclid=IwAR22sPUk8_caZ_P05pwkkjeFXvTNobNm0ezekNYiI7_hVXgbqA37Ub43RKU

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Georgia Ag Education - Ag GamesInteractive Ag GamesFoundationhttp://www.gaaged.org/Games/games_list.htm

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My American FarmInteractive Ag GamesFoundation, Middle School

http://www.myamericanfarm.org/classroom/games?fbclid=IwAR1ftLxamwRVF6oESog2QLfoUHASvhRJLAEiYrWWPJVcYF7m737gnGnWW3E

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Welding GamePractice your welding skills onlineAg Mechanics

https://welding-game.firebaseapp.com/?fbclid=IwAR2HSp-3IJ9ZOQZEBvyfteGNw6c9emLVDsxmbXH-YqADQVavN-0wLkmbgiA#/

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CTE OnlineLessons created by Agriculture Teachers. You will need to create a free accountAllhttps://www.cteonline.org/

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Robin McLean- Virtual Field Trips an Web CamsLinks to different webcams and virtual field tripsAll

https://wakelet.com/wake/0b3296be-9295-47fb-9dbe-353e002f2ec8

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Crash Course Videos- AccountingCrash Course offers multiple videos on business principles you can include in your Ag Business Course!Ag Business

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNamNKW5qlS-nKgA0on7Qze

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SAE For AllOnline lessons allowing students to research SAE ProjectsSAEhttps://saeforall.org/

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Amoeba Sisters Biology PlaylistVideos describing Biology conceptsBiology

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwL0Myd7Dk1F0iQPGrjehze3eDpco1eVz

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Robin McLean- Ag Podcast ListLinks to different podcasts about agrcultural topicsAll

https://wakelet.com/wake/675d20ef-cde8-4e42-805d-941ac6824d40

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CA Career ZoneDiscover possibilities, explore career sectors, research careersCareershttps://www.cacareerzone.org/

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O*Net OnlineO*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and moreCareershttps://www.onetonline.org/

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Book CreatorCreate your own digital books in various languagesFoundationhttps://bookcreator.com

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NewselaCurrent event news articlesAllhttps://newsela.com

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Khan AcademyK-12 LessonsFoundation, Ag Sciencehttps://www.khanacademy.org

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Amazing Educational ResoucesA list of over 200 websites geared at various types of educational platforms.

http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/?fbclid=IwAR0S608hnCTXAVqmIsMsi0pAhHU39xVkmkKW0pi20YpKzoUbBIPiy53JdZs

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Digital Escape Room using Google FormsYoutube video of how to create a digital escape roomAll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0khA93350I&app=desktop

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National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Field TripsVirtual field trips for swine, sheep, row crops, beef, dairy, and moreFoundation, Animal Sciencehttps://www.agclassroom.org/student/tours.cfm

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Texas State Florist Association Design Video LibraryFloral Design videosFloral

https://www.tsfa.org/trainingvideos?fbclid=IwAR0Ylu-rVH-XyIxspc9JtcmYZ3k_OV0OgchbHNIuYHd0wJM-fi3KKvvL3ug

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Life in BloomFloral Design Videos and Farm Tours with J SchwankeFloralhttps://www.youtube.com/user/jmhschwanke

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Floral Design InstituteFloral Design VideosFloralhttps://www.youtube.com/user/FlowerSchool

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Periodic Table VideosVideos for each element on the periodic table as well as the history of te periodic tableAg Chemhttp://www.periodicvideos.com/

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Icivics - Founded by Sandra Day-O'ConnerInterative and highly engaging civics lessonsAg Govt.https://www.icivics.org/teachers

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Sarah Newkirk - VideosLearn how to use different online platforms for teaching such as Nearpod, Google Docs, Google Voice, and more

https://green-and-growing-education.teachable.com/p/green-growing-digital-learning-resources?fbclid=IwAR2KSUBt3RBvyylLo_LYlT0cRPesFxnsX9dMFWHQDjSNCPlPcCB3OquSAjU

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Tulare County Office of Ag ResoucesCreated by Nicole Ray- Links for animals, plants, and mechanicsAll

https://sites.google.com/view/tcoe-online-learning/grade-levels/high-school/career-technical-education/agriculture-natural-resources?authuser=0&fbclid=IwAR04OwLtcUynK-5VSI1A0Gw3-_TzmbW-fcxzG8u1KgaF4hGzMvXluwe6cEY

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Corona Virus and the Floral IndusrtyCreated by Chelsi FariaFloral

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_H_kinLI3_XKHImoUlT7CmX3R1wQT7IDQ1CsZZY17s/edit?fbclid=IwAR3pE5Wfm5EXQuaW-D9XdUbDtmP8FKkRnDoBOB8KBoiHKhpDX_-4c84rOU8

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TinkercadTinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!Ag Mech

https://www.tinkercad.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ITkhr-OaP_6yfGRvQWTDuq0KvQfuaAMNmw6mrakOejMj_4iEBt_6Qkt4

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Ag Teacher Brandy Elrod's Homepage Links to classes with ideas for distance learningFood science, floral, animal science,

https://sites.google.com/clhs-tx.org/belrod/agriscience/ag-elearning?authuser=0&fbclid=IwAR1I4Sm7w1BY0rMBAr2fXMctasemDOLYaYnJpgRyn8emPts92Dw9p8_JJxE

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Journey 2050 GameJourney 2050 takes students on a virtual farm simulation that explores world food sustainability. Using an inquiry based approach the program encourages students to make decisions and adjust them as they see their impact on society, the environment and the economy at a local and global scale. The students hear from farmers across the globe.Foundationhttp://www.journey2050.com/

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Poster Presentations.ComHelp to build your Agriscience Fair BoardsAg Science

https://www.posterpresentations.com/free-poster-templates.html

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Google Arts and CultureCurated collection of virtual tours, art pieces, and educational articlesFloralhttps://artsandculture.google.com

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National Park ServiceFree seeds to encourage butterfliesFoundationhttps://altnps.org/seed-packs/success

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Ranch House DesignsFree Ag PrintablesMiddle School, Foundation

https://co21tqqo.pages.infusionsoft.net/?fbclid=IwAR1UBbKXFXvVYdhSjo89Mnd3KkawbhC59Ngg6NoUQXdHne5GvLjnEgZ4vIc

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Virtual Farm TripVitrual Farm ToursMiddle School, Foundation

https://virtualfarmtrips.com/free-virtual-farm-trip-recordings-available-for-students-teachers-affected-by-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR1B2scHqblbcvC89cw3JMWE5cIR55iCajQmOSS99ZbYx6dmgaV5zrYdSMY

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CA Council on Economic EducationFinancial Fitness LessonsAg Econ

https://ccee.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Financial-Fitness-for-Work_FULL.pdf

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CA Council on Economic EducationMaking personal finance descionsAg Econ

https://ccee.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Making-Personal-Finance-Decisions-Complete-Unit.pdf

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SAE Video LibraryShort videos on different types of SAE ProjectsFoundationhttps://www.ffa.org/ffa-video-center/sae-video-library/

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Steam Powered FamilyVirtual DissectionsAnimal Science, Foundation, Ag Science

https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/education/virtual-dissections-labs/

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Say Hi Extension No matter where you are, share with your teammates something short and sweet every day.All

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/say-hi/kcihdnpnhmpimbflmddlkkcdohbknjpd?hl=en

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Cornell OrnithologyAll about birds! Animal Science, Foundation, Ag Science

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-to-make-these-next-few-weeks-a-little-easier-courtesy-of-birds/

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First Seed FoundationFirst the Seed Foundation (FTSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2008 by the American Seed Trade Association, one of the oldest trade associations in America, to inform today’s consumers and tomorrow’s workforce about the importance of the seed industry.Plant Science, Foundationhttps://www.firsttheseedfoundation.org/resources/

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Tomatosphere ProjectGrow seeds from space!Plant Science, Foundationhttps://www.firsttheseedfoundation.org/tomatosphere/

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Ag Explorer- Virtual Field TripsVitrual Field TripsAllhttps://agexplorer.com/virtual-field-trip

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Nutrients for LifeLinks to lessons and activitiesPlant Science, Foundationhttps://nutrientsforlife.org/

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Ag Explorer Career FinderThe industry of agriculture can open up a world of possibilities, and the demand for professionals in every agricultural area is high. Learn more about which career may be right for you by completing the Career Finder interactive.Allhttps://agexplorer.com/career-interactive

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A Growing NationOnline interactive timeline about AgricultureFoundationhttps://growinganation.org/

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Purdue Owl- APAAPA Formatting ResourceAg Science

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa6_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

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Teacher VisionPlant Science Resources and linksPlant Science, Foundationhttps://www.teachervision.com/plants

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Minnesota Landscape and Nursery Ornamental Horticulture Lesson PlansOrnamental Horticulture, Foundationhttps://www.mnla.biz/page/hscurriculum

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The Land Lovers Career GuideCareers in Ornamental HorticulutreOrnamental Horticulture, Foundation, Careershttp://www.thelandlovers.org/

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Teacher Vision - GardeningLinks to useful worksheets, websites, and activities in Ornamental HorticultureOrnamental Horticulturehttps://www.teachervision.com/gardening

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Crash Course BiologyVideos for teaching Biology content. ** Review content before assigning.Biology

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF

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Science News for StudentsFrom a weekly word to a new learning series, here’s how Science News for Students can help young science learners while schools are closedAg Sciencehttps://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/