An example of issue identification, investigation, and analysis is provided for each of the seven major agricultural issue areas presented. Teachers can select appropriate issues and infuse them into several agricultural classes. Since the discussion of an agricultural issue will vary depending on the amount of information gathered, and the knowledge and concern about the issue by the participants and discussants, the materials provided will be of value to all students. The materials are divided into the following eight units of instruction. Agricultural Technology Issues Animal Issues Agricultural Career Issues Economy and Trade Issues Agricultural Policy Issues Food Safety Issues Unit 1 contains objectives, suggestions for infusing the materials into existing curricula, teaching materials, suggested teaching strategies, suggested evaluation strategies and a vocabulary list.
Subsequent units contain teaching materials for specific agricultural issues.
The instructional materials are designed for teachers to use as a supplement in their normal course offerings. One or several agricultural issues can be infused into existing areas of study such as animal science or environmental technology. The materials are not intended as a new curiculum. This project was directed by Jerry Peters and sponsored jointly by Elanco Animal Health and DowElanco.