Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR34
Module 34: Crops in Saskatchewan (Core)
Outcome
Investigate varieties and
species of Saskatchewan
field crops.
Indicators
| (a) | Describe the different types of commercial crops (i.e., cereal, pulse, oilseed and specialty) grown in Saskatchewan. |
| (b) | Identify the different types of crops grown in the local area. |
| (c) | Research the introduction and development of crops through farming practices of the First Nations peoples and early settlers. |
| (d) | Identify examples, differences and growth characteristics of monocot (grassy) and dicot (broadleaf) crops. |
| (e) | Describe the uses for different types of crops based on their characteristics. |
| (f) | Analyze the factors (e.g., soil type, climatic conditions, frost-free days, available equipment, market demand, disease and insect pressures and producer comfort) that influence crop selection for a specific area. |
| (g) | Explore the development of diverse crops due to a growing need for food in the world. |
| (h) | Debate the advantages, limitations and ethics of the development and use of genetically modified (GMO) crops. |
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