Careers Bundle
The Careers Bundle features three engaging, hands-on, and curriculum-linked workshops for grades 9-12 students. Each workshop will help students discover diverse careers and pathways in the agriculture and food sector. Workshops Included in the Careers Bundle: Careers in Agriculture & Food Business in Agriculture Agriculture in Canada Curriculum Connections: Science & Technology Careers & Civics Green […]
Role of Social Media
Workshop Learning Goals: Identify and apply the four types of business ownerships and economic sectors Understand how market competition can affect product consumption Explore how social media can positively and negatively impact the agriculture and food sector Curriculum Connections: Food and Nutrition Green Industries Canadian and World Studies (Gr. 9 Geography) Science Geography Health & […]
Local Food
Workshop Learning Goals: Develop an understanding of healthy food Learn about and identify what local food is Build food literacy knowledge Curriculum Connections: Health & Phys-Ed Social Studies Science & Technology Language
Introduction to Biotechnology
Workshop Learning Goals: Learn about the difference between Genetic Engineering, Genetic Modification, GMO’s and Biotechnology Think critically about the impacts that genetic research and related technology can have Explore some of the careers related to biotechnology Curriculum Connections: Science & Technology Green Industries Health & Phys-Ed Canadian and World Studies (Gr. 9 Geography) Science Geography […]
Food Waste
Workshop Learning Goals: Understand the issue of food waste and how it relates to food insecurity Develop an understanding of how food waste affects our health and environment Identify strategies to combat food waste Curriculum Connections: Food and Nutrition Food and Healthy Living Nutrition and Health Hospitality and Tourism Green Industries Canadian and World Studies […]
Food Security
Workshop Learning Goals: Explore and define what food security is Understand how food insecurity affects Canadians, Indigenous populations in Canada, and the global population Develop an understanding of possible solutions for Canada’s food insecurity issues Curriculum Connections: Food and Nutrition Family Studies Green Industries Canadian and World Studies (Gr. 9 Geography) Science Geography Health & […]
Exploring Technology & Innovations
Workshop Learning Goals: Explore the various advancements made in agriculture technologies Identify the impacts that agriculture technologies have on society Explore some of the careers related to technology Curriculum Connections: Science & Technology Green Industries anadian and World Studies (Gr. 9 Geography) Science Geography Food & Nutrition Careers
Environmental Initiatives
Workshop Learning Goals: Explain ways agriculture can affect, alter, or help preserve the physical environment Assess various initiatives taken in the agriculture and agri-food industry to be environmentally sustainable Explore careers related to agriculture and the environment Curriculum Connections: Science & Technology Green Industries Canadian and World Studies (Gr. 9 Geography Science Geography Careers
Climate Change
Workshop Learning Goals: Review the difference between Climate Change and Greenhouse Effect Explore natural and human factors that contribute to climate change Identify how climate change can have positive and negative effects on agriculture Recognize strategies used to combat the effects of climate change on agriculture Curriculum Connections: Science & Technology Green Industries Canadian and […]
Careers in Agriculture & Food
Workshop Learning Goals: Explore the agriculture and food sector to learn about statistics in the agriculture labour market Explore different careers and career pathways in the agri-food sector Discover how to pursue careers in agriculture and food Curriculum Connections: Guidance Careers & Civics Science Green Industries Geography Food & Nutrition Canadian & World Studies
