"Planet Ag" Agricultural Topics for Science Fair Projects
Are you looking for a fun and interesting science fair project? Then consider agriculture for your project topic. After all, agriculture is science — the science of growing plants, breeding animals, and producing other food products.
This section of our website, called "Planet Ag," will get you thinking about agricultural science.
There are lots of great ideas on Planet Ag to consider for your science fair project. In fact, a visit to “Planet Ag” might even be your first step toward choosing a career in agricultural science.
So explore the world of agricultural science on “Planet Ag” and good luck with your science fair project.
Getting Started
Learn about the Scientific Method.
Practice Projects
- Practice Project: Effect of Excess Oxygen on Seed Germination
- Practice Project: Effect of Oxygen Deficiency on Seed Germination
- Practice Project: Experiments with Germination Inhibitors
- Practice Project: How Deep Should Seeds Be Planted?
Science Fair Project Ideas
- Project Ideas: Biochemistry
- Project Ideas: Botany
- Project Ideas: Chemistry
- Project Ideas: Engineering
- Project Ideas: Environmental Sciences
- Project Ideas: Medicine and Health
- Project Ideas: Microbiology
- Project Ideas: Zoology
Citing "Planet Ag" in Your Bibliography
How do you use this site as a reference? Do you need some direction?
According to the Modern Language Association Handbook, the following format is acceptable:
Author; title of webpage, online (publication medium). Internet (computer network). Name of the depository (individual or agency that created and maintains the site). Date (that you viewed the site). Available at: URL address.
For example:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Planet Ag, online. Internet. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. December 17, 2005. Available at: <http://www.florida-agriculture.com/PlanetAg>.
There are other acceptable formats, but as long as your reference (webpage) can be easily located, your citation is correct.
Information for Teachers
Integrating agriculture into the science curriculum is a very important and practical process. Agriculture fits naturally into science and math classes.
Students need to become aware of the origin of their food and fiber. As more and more rural areas become urbanized and families become further removed from their agricultural roots, fewer children understand where their food, clothing and shelter originate.
Due to scientific research and technological advancements, only 2 to 3 percent of the United States population produces the food and fiber the rest of us consume. Approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population derives its livelihood from agribusiness, and this includes activities relating to transportation and processing of agricultural products.
Students will better understand the world around them if their teachers continue to associate their science lessons with "real world" practical experiences. Instilling an awareness and appreciation of the importance of agriculture in new generations is the mission of Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Inc. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Inc. supports and coordinates many exciting learning experiences for children and their teachers, such as field trips, workshops, guest speakers, computer software and much more.
