Farming Geometry Activity
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30 minutesGrades6, 7, 8Mathematics
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Written by Lisa Greenwood
About this activity
In this activity, students explore how farming has evolved and why it needs to continue changing to meet global food demands. They watch a video and discuss modern farming practices and the role of technology in making agriculture more sustainable. Through guided questions, they reflect on innovations like precision farming, water conservation, and soil health improvements. Students then complete the Farming Geometry worksheet to reinforce their learning.
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- Farming Geometry ActivityView Activity
Teaching tips
- Students share what they know about farming. Questions to guide their thinking include: Has the way we farm evolved, or changed in any way? Does it need to change? How is technology used in farming?
- Students watch the video Can We Create the Perfect Farm?
- After viewing, students discuss why farming needs to change. They share what they learned about current farming practices and how technology will be used on farms in the future. Suggested prompts include: What types of technology will be used on farms in the future? How does it make you feel to know that practices are already in place to improve the way farming is done? What are some of the benefits that could come from changing farming practices?
- Students complete the Farming Geometry worksheet
- To extend this activity, students research the types of technology currently used at a local farm of their choice.
From the scientist review
In addition to teaching students about climate-smart agricultural practices, this project teaches them how to use geometry to calculate farm size, which could help to reduce farm expansion.
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About the teacher writer
Lisa Greenwood
K-2 Teacher
Lisa Greenwood holds a Master's Degree in Childhood Education from CUNY Hunter College. She has nine years of experience teaching all subjects, including STEM, for grades K–5. Lisa holds New York State Professional Certificates in Childhood Education and Special Education.
