Agriculture in Arid Regions: An Introduction

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Agriculture in Arid Regions PowerPoint

Author: Arisbeth Ibarra Nieblas, Melissa Wilburn, and Corey Knox

Subject/Class: Science

Grade Level: 6th – 8th grades

Summary: In this lesson, students are introduced to the importance of agriculture in Arizona and the factors that influence what crops are grown and the resources involved (water). Students participate in activities and discussions related to choices and factors that must be considered from both an economic and environmental perspective related to land use and agriculture.

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