Course: Exploring Agriculture: History of Agriculture/Farming

In this unit, kids will journey through the pivotal moments of the Agricultural Revolution, exploring the innovations and inventions that transformed farming. From the first domesticated crops and animals to the groundbreaking tools that shaped modern agriculture, this unit will give them a deeper understanding of how farming evolved and continues to impact our world today. WHAT THEY'LL LEARN Throughout this unit, you’ll explore key modules, each focusing on a crucial aspect of the Agricultural Revolution and its lasting effects on farming and food production: CHAPTER BREAKDOWN: Chapter 1: The Origins of Farming – Discover how early humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to the first steps in agriculture. Chapter 2: Inventions of the Agricultural Revolution – Explore the key inventions that revolutionized farming, such as the seed drill, mechanical reaper, and plow. Chapter 3: Industrialization of Agriculture – Learn how the Industrial Revolution introduced mechanization, c