Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the world of agricultural products. Consider the following:
- What is your favorite type of fruit or vegetable, and where do you think it’s mostly grown?
- Have you ever tried any unique flavored products made from agricultural products, such as raisins or sunflower oil?
- How do you think the production and processing of agricultural products impact the economy and our daily lives?
- What do you know about the different methods of harvesting crops, such as mechanical harvesting or hand-picking?
- Can you think of any examples of how agricultural products are used in your favorite recipes or dishes?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a closer look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- Can you identify any specific agricultural products or crops in the image?
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity and get an overview of the world of agricultural products. Pay attention to the different types of crops and products mentioned, such as tulips, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/how-european-farmers-are-harvesting-millions-of-tons-of-agricultural-products/. Pause the video at the following strategic points and discuss the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes and discuss: What are some of the challenges faced by farmers in producing and harvesting agricultural products?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes and discuss: How do you think the use of technology, such as high-tech harvesters, impacts the production and processing of agricultural products?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes and discuss: What are some of the unique flavored products made from agricultural products that you’ve learned about in the video?
Output Requirements:
Based on the activity, create a short reflection on what you’ve learned about agricultural products and their production and processing. Consider the following questions:
- What are some of the key takeaways from the activity?
- How do you think the production and processing of agricultural products impact the economy and our daily lives?
- What are some of the unique flavored products made from agricultural products that you’ve learned about?
Key Vocabulary:
Review the key vocabulary related to agricultural products and their production and processing. Make sure to understand the definitions and example usage of each term:
| Term | Definition | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Products | Crops and goods produced through farming and agriculture. | Tulips, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes are examples of agricultural products. |
| Greenhouse Farming | A method of farming where plants are grown in a controlled environment, such as a greenhouse. | Dutch tulip farming is often done in greenhouses to control temperature and humidity. |
| Potato Chips Production | The process of making potato chips from raw potatoes, involving washing, peeling, slicing, and frying. | Removing excess starch is a crucial step in potato chips production to achieve crispiness. |
| Sugar Beet Production | The process of producing sugar from sugar beets, involving harvesting, washing, slicing, and extracting sugar. | High-tech harvesters are used to gently remove sugar beet leaves and lift the beets with minimal damage. |
| Raisin Production | The process of making raisins from fresh grapes, involving drying and reducing moisture content. | It takes 4 pounds of fresh grapes to produce 1 pound of raisins, which are dried on paper trays for 2 weeks. |
| Sunflower Seed Production | The process of producing sunflower seeds, involving washing, drying, and pressing to produce raw sunflower oil. | Russia and Ukraine are the largest producers of sunflower seeds, accounting for 55% of total world production. |
| Mechanical Harvesting | A method of harvesting crops using machines, which is efficient and fast but requires the right equipment and an experienced operator. | Mechanical harvesting is often used for large-scale farming of crops like potatoes and sugar beets. |
| Hand-Picking | A method of harvesting crops by hand, which is often used for smaller-scale farming or for crops that require more care. | Grapes and piments are often hand-picked to ensure quality and minimize damage. |
| High-Tech Harvesters | Machines used for harvesting crops that require minimal damage, such as sugar beets. | High-tech harvesters are used to gently remove sugar beet leaves and lift the beets with minimal damage. |
| Economic Impact | The effect of agricultural production and processing on the economy, including job creation and revenue generation. | Dutch tulip farming contributes over $651 million to the economy annually, while the EU’s potato production and sugar beet production also contribute significantly to the economy. |
Grammar Focus:
Review the grammar focus on the use of passive voice in describing processes. Understand how the passive voice is used to focus on the process rather than the doer of the action, and practice using it in your own writing and speaking.
Complete the grammar quiz to test your understanding:
- The production of potato chips ____________________ by washing, peeling, slicing, and frying potatoes.
- is involved
- involves
- is being made
- involves being
- Sugar beets ____________________ gently by high-tech harvesters to minimize damage.
- are removed
- are being harvested
- can be lifted
- must be removed
- Raisins ____________________ from 4 pounds of fresh grapes to produce 1 pound of raisins.
- are made
- can be produced
- must be processed
- are processed
- Sunflower seeds ____________________ to produce raw sunflower oil, which then requires purification.
- are washed, dried, and pressed
- must be washed and dried
- can be pressed
- are being purified
- The agricultural products ____________________ into unique flavored products to attract the market.
- are processed
- can be sold
- must be grown
- are being produced
Answer Key:
- involves
- are removed
- are made
- are washed, dried,