Exploring the Impacts of Feeding the World (Cal Academy)

Cornucopia is a free STEM education game designed for use in classrooms and out-of-school time programs. Manage a plot of land, plant crops, and earn technology upgrades to make your farm successful!
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Lesson Plan

Partner

Grade Levels: 6-8

Duration: 60 minutes

Concepts/Skills: Cause and Effect, Systems and System Models, Stability and Change

Objectives:

  • Evaluate and compare the water and land resource needs of various crops and animal food sources.
  • Identify how changing weather and climate conditions such as drought affect water availability and food production.
  • Investigate how agricultural technologies impact water use.