Phenomena | Apr 26, 2024
Engaging student learning experiences are centered around real-world exploration and problem-solving, rather than rote memorization. Phenomena spark curiosity and prompt students to apply their scientific knowledge. Similarly, engineering problems require the application of scientific and engineering principles toward a solution to a problem that arises from a phenomenon. Both phenomena and problems serve as springboards for instruction, initiating inquiry, and providing purpose to learning.
Universal Relevance | Apr 16, 2024
Since the dawn of civilization, science and agriculture have been closely connected. Agriculture is not merely a practice of sowing seeds, raising livestock, and harvesting crops; it is a scientific endeavor that harnesses the power of knowledge and innovation to transform the way we cultivate our food.
Agricultural Context | Apr 08, 2024
In today's modern society, where food is readily available on supermarket shelves, many people have become detached from the source of their sustenance. Agricultural literacy, or the understanding of food, fiber, and fuel production, is dwindling at an alarming rate.
Sustainability | Mar 28, 2024
Sustainability is a complex and multifaceted concept encompassing social, economic, and environmental dimensions. However, its precise definition can be elusive, leading to varied interpretations and applications. Too often, we pose sustainability challenges with generalized statements and questions without context.
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