In this lesson, students learn about fertilizers and their role in plant nutrition. Students will also learn about the need to replenish nutrient balance in agricultural soils, and discuss how people and crops can suffer from nutrient deficiencies. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

You can view the lesson plan here or browse the Matrix for more Ag-related, curriculum-linked lesson plans.

This resource is a great addition to Lesson 2 – Nutrients

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Source: National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

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