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Fifth graders study agriculture
Worsley instructed the students on the products made from the locally grown crops of peanuts, cotton, wheat and corn. Students were shown models of tractors, planters, harrows and a grain drill. Students were told about the upcoming planting season and the time that various crops are planted and harvested. Worsley challenged students to observe the various field operations going on in the county as they travel to and from school and as they travel on the weekends. Students were told that the main field work going on now is seedbed preparation and planting. Students were educated on the requirements that seed must have for proper germination. Worsley used seeds at various stages of development to show class members how the seeds germinate in the field. Worsley told students that proper seed germination is the first step in a successful crop harvest. Class members were given a diagram of the steps that are involved in the seed germination process. Students were given a list of commonly eaten foods and products made from locally produced agricultural products. Worsley presented students with treats made from peanuts, wheat and corn. Students learned that all of the food and cotton clothes we buy and use have their origin on the farm. Knox's class was given the chance to ask questions about what they had learned and ask how it affects them on a daily basis. All fifth graders were given a program on the importance of water and water conservation held at Kolomoki last fall.
Agricultural education is very important for students so they may have an appreciation for agriculture and understand how it affects their daily lives.
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