• 1 – Sustainable Agriculture
  • 2 – Nutrients and Plant Health
  • 3 – Water
  • 4 – Economy
  • 5 – Land Use & Geography
  • 6 – Careers
  • 7 – Technology & Innovation
  • Antibiotics & Hormones
  • Chemicals
  • Food Waste
  • GMO
  • Health Standards
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Population Growth
  • Productive Land

2 – Nutrients and Plant Health

J2_Welcome_LogoBlue In Search of Essential Nutrients (Gr. 6-8)

perodic table, essential elements resource

In this lesson plan, students learn about essential elements of humans and plants. Students will compare and contrast the essential nutrient requirements of humans and plants and discover the sources of nutrients for plants. 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

Source: National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

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