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