Farming

CampSilos highlights the development of American agriculture. Targeting students in grades 4-8, the site provides online material related to the natural prairie, pioneer farm life, early agricultural technology, the story of corn from its early Indian origins to the present, and 21st century technological advances including applications of GPS and biotechnology. Student activities and teacher lesson plans feature virtual field trips, mystery photos, group games, problem-based activities, primary source materials, scavenger hunts and history detective research activities using online resources and links to national standards.