Evergreens
Week 4
Become a Scientist
Day 1
Career Profile: Laboratory Manager
Let’s start with exploring Chris Grainger’s career as a laboratory manager. In his job, Chris conducts research projects involving plant breeding and genetics. Specifically, he uses DNA technologies to determine the important genes in soybean plants. Are you interested in his career?
Reflect on the following question: What are the links between agriculture and Chris’ job? Is he a part of the Ag sector?
Let's Get Creative!
Create and Inspire: What is for lunch?
Discover and Explore
Day 2
Explore & Learn
Participate in this interactive AITC-Newfoundland and Labrador video to learn about technology used in agriculture!
Why is technology so important to agriculture? How does it help the Ag industry?
Explore & Connect
Create & Inspire: What is for Lunch?
Discover & Explore
Day 3
Introduction to Food Science
What exactly is food science and why should you study it? Learn more about how you can have a dynamic career in STEM, business, education and more!
Watch this video and complete the activity below!
Let's Get Creative
Create & Inspire: What is for Lunch?
Experience & Connect
Day 4
Understanding GMO Foods
Click the picture to read the “You Need to Know” article. Then, complete the worksheet!
Discover & Explore
Create & Inspire: What is for Lunch?
Read & Learn
Day 5
Explore & Connect
Weekly Challenge
Weekly Challenge: What happens when Farming goes High Tech?
Soil maps, GPS guidance, and even drones are becoming critical tools for modern farmers. Watch this National Geographic video to learn more about these methods of precision agriculture. Make sure to pay attention as this video will be important to complete the weekly challenge.
Once you have completed your weekly challenge, a token will become available. Print your token and glue it to your certificate. Congratulations you are a master Evergreen!
