Introduce AI and data science in STEM education with FarmBeats for Students
Engage learners with AI and data science through FarmBeats for Students! This comprehensive, hands-on STEM program introduces precision agriculture and highlights how modern technology supports sustainability. Educators discover how to leverage the FarmBeats for Students curriculum to teach these critical concepts in an interactive and impactful way.
Learning objectives
Did you know that the world's population is projected to reach 9.3 billion people by 2050? The world is going to need new and innovative approaches to keep producing nutritious food for the expanding population. FarmBeats for Students, a lesson series created in partnership with Microsoft and the National FFA Organization, empowers learners to use modern technology to solve real-world agricultural challenges. Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain what is precision agriculture
- Articulate the significance of using modern technologies to support global agriculture and sustainability
- Identify digital skills to complete the activities in FarmBeats for Students
- Apply digital skills to complete the activities in FarmBeats for Students
- Facilitate STEM learning experiences using the FarmBeats for Students program with learners
- Educator - Citizen
- Educator - Designer
- Educator - Learner
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Application of digital skills
- Teacher professional learning
UNESCO AI Competency Framework:
- Ethics of AI
- AI foundations and applications