Your students will critically examine both organic and conventional methods of production, focusing on the use of pesticides.
Workshop Learning Goals:
- Assess both organic and conventional practices and identify the similarities and differences in both
- Understand the regulations set for organically and conventionally grown food in Canada
- Identify different career opportunities in agriculture and food
Curriculum Connections:
- Science & Technology
- Green Industries
- Canadian and World Studies (Gr. 9 Geography)
- Science
- Geography
- Food & Nutrition
- Health & Phys-Ed
- Careers