Improving Old MacDonald's Farm

Abstract:

This exercise is designed to further explore topics addressed in the accompanying article. Students work through calculations to determine how much fertilizer is needed to meet a plant's nutrient requirements. From these calculations, students draw conclusions about the most cost-effective and environmentally sound farming practices.

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

SubTopics:

Plants and Forests

Collection:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency