Cotton: From the Field to your Family (Free)

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

We understand the occasional need to reschedule due to a time conflict, weather conditions or technical difficulties. However, we commit resources to a program the moment a reservation is received and presenters are scheduled. So if we can prevent a cancelation in any way possible that is preferred.

We would greatly appreciate it if a test connection was made two days prior to the lesson so that if any technical issues were to arise we could fix them immediately. If a successful connection cannot be made the school has the right to cancel the program the day of the test.

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About This Provider

Hanford, CA
United States

Farm Academy Live provides students with the opportunity to experience firsthand agricultural processing methods through interactive video conferencing. It is built to meet Common Core State Standards k-5 and makes information accessible and understandable for auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. The programs offered are interactive, innovative and engaging.

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction
2. Video, meet a local cotton farmer and learn about his occupation
3. Growth Requirements- Sun, Water, Soil, Land
4. Cotton Plant Parts
5. Cotton Plant Growth- Spring, Summer, Fall
6. Pests- Cotton Health
7. Harvesting Methods-Past & Present (Hands-on activity)
8. Ginning Process
9. Milling Process (Partner Activity)
10. Time is allotted for questions and answers

NOTE: Samples of raw cotton will be sent for the hands-on activity. There will be enough for each student to receive an individual bag of cotton.

Objectives

The participant will be able to:
- Understand the role of a cotton farmer and their responsibilities
- Identify the parts of a cotton plant
- Identify cotton plant growth requirements
- Understand how photosynthesis takes place
- Identify the pests associated with the cotton plants
- Understand how the pests affect the cotton plants health
- Compare and contrast past and present cotton harvesting methods
- Identify who created the cotton gin
- Understand technological advances in the cotton industry
- Understand how raw cotton can become clothing at the mill
- Develop an appreciation for the cotton industry

Standards Alignment

National Standards

a

State Standards

a