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Humans depend upon the management and practices of agricultural systems.

PA Academic Standards: 4.4 A, B, C. D 4.8 A, B, C, D Concepts: 1. Basic needs of humans are met through agricultural enterprises 2. Food, clothing and some shelter are provided through appropriate agricultural practices 3. Good agricultural management will help keep water ways clean, but people not directly related to farming have a major responsibility in keeping water ways clean also. 4. Without sound agricultural practices, we would not be able to feed people. 5. Animals provide both food and clothing 6. Common PA crops provide food for the table and are quite varied 7. The agricultural industry is more than farming, and provides a lot of jobs in PA 8. Sound gardening employs Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices Competencies: 1. Identify common farm crops for Pennsylvania: corn (sweet and field), soybeans, wheat, mushrooms, grapes, squashes, tomatoes, etc 2. Identify common farm animals in Pennsylvania: dairy and beef cows; sheep; swine; poultry; horses, etc. 3. Identify common items grown in Pennsylvania gardens for food 4. 5. 6.

Essential Questions: 1. Where did your lunch come from? Can you trace it back to its origins?

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