A 4,000 year old grain that tolerates heat and drought better than other major cereals. The plant does well in poor, sandy soil. The native variety of this grain matures very quickly for multiple plantings. A grain that has been spreading from Africa to become a staple of more than 500 million people in 30 nations. As such, it is still relatively underdeveloped.
Sorghum thrives on marginal sites where other grains fail.
Divide the class into five groups, one for each crop listed above. Have groups consider the advantages and disadvantages of their assigned grain as evidenced by their research. List some of the reasons given by the young people in the video segment for their interest in breeding and showing dogs. 3.Hold a class discussion about the importance of the bonds between people and domestic pets.