Improve Irrigation Efficiency
Articles/Websites
Grades9, 10, 11, 12, APEarth and Space Sciences, Engineering
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What it is
- This resource explores efficiency improvements to irrigation practices and technologies as a climate solution.
- Students will understand that more data is needed to further understand the strength of this solution.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Students will understand the link between agriculture, climate change, and greenhouse gas emissions.
- This resource contains links to related topics that provide different solutions to greenhouse gas emissions.
Prerequisites
- Teachers may need to define some terms, such as irrigation, for students before they read.
- Students should know how agriculture contributes to carbon emissions and, in turn, climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers may have to give a detailed explanation about conventional and efficient irrigation methods so students will understand the potential benefits of the latter.
- Students can visit a local farm to better understand how irrigation works.
- Students can research other agricultural solutions like conservation agriculture and the approach it takes to tackle the issue of greenhouse gas emissions.
From the scientist review
This resource analyzes the use of improved irrigation to conserve water and reduce carbon emissions and irrigation expenses. The resource is clearly organized, with a thorough treatment of methodology. While the discussion and references are weak, this does not spoil the resource as it presents a strong climate change adaptation strategy. We recommend this resource for teaching.
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