Bring the museum experience to your classroom with the AgVenture mobile education program.
Programs are adapted based on grade level.
Secondary School Grades 9 and 11 (ON)* | Secondary Cycle 2 (QC)
*Note: This program is not offered for Grade 10.
Program Description
What are soils made of? What are nutrients and why are they important for plant health? In this fun hands-on program, students extract and measure the level of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in a soil sample. They learn how farmers use this information to increase the sustainability of their farm.
Consult this Educational Activity Kit for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun!
AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY KIT
Curriculum Links
Ontario
Science
Grade 9: STEM Skills, Careers, and Connections
Biology
Grade 11: Environmental Sciences: Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry
Quebec
Mathematics, Science and Technology — Science and Technology
Secondary Cycle 2: Competency 1: Seeks answer or solutions to scientific or technological problems
Fees
$270 for first two programs*
$60 for each additional program
(consecutive with the same theme)
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the Customer Engagement Team.
Reservations
*Please contact us about pricing for locations outside of a 50 km radius from the museum.
Booking requests can be made through the School Programs Reservation Request Form.
You can also connect directly to our Customer Engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- View other programs related to Earth & Environment
- View other programs for: Grade 9 - Grade 11 (Ontario) or Secondary Cycle 2 (Quebec)