SUMMARY
5:37 minutes
NPR series, Published: August 4, 2012
Schaper explores what farmers have learned and how they have adjusted their agriculture practices due to the Dust Bowl years in the 1950's and 1930's.
GOALS
Schaper wants to illustrate how genetically modified foods have helped farmers adapt and get through the more recent droughts.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS
Listen >> NPR: This Drought's No Dry Run: Lessons of the Dust Bowl
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TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE
This material can be used to explore how farmers have adapted and learned from the previous tragic weather conditions of the Dust Bowl years. Discussed is how genetically modified crops have allowed some farmers to continue their business during the recent heat waves and droughts.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is at the discretion of the educator and how this material is applied.
REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
For information about genetically modified foods >>Click Here<<
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SUMMARY
5:37 minutes
NPR series, Published: August 4, 2012
Schaper explores what farmers have learned and how they have adjusted their agriculture practices due to the Dust Bowl years in the 1950's and 1930's.
GOALS
Schaper wants to illustrate how genetically modified foods have helped farmers adapt and get through the more recent droughts.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS
Listen >> NPR: This Drought's No Dry Run: Lessons of the Dust Bowl
Click Here to Listen to Podcast
TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE
This material can be used to explore how farmers have adapted and learned from the previous tragic weather conditions of the Dust Bowl years. Discussed is how genetically modified crops have allowed some farmers to continue their business during the recent heat waves and droughts.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is at the discretion of the educator and how this material is applied.
REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
For information about genetically modified foods >>Click Here<<
Are you absolutely sure you want to delete this resource? This process cannot be undone and is permanent.
Yes, Delete This Resource
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