73%of students said they would be interested in pursuing a career involving sustianable agriculture, 61%of students said they may carry on a brainstormed idea to make a difference in the world of agriculture, and 100%of students said the information and problems presented in the lesson was important and must be addressed in the near future.
When I got to teach Ms. Morris' 5th graders, I had completed a quick, easy survey. I simply asked the kids how they felt about what was being done in the world of agriculture, what are general choices they would make to make a difference, and if this sparked any interest in them (if they might continue to dwelve deeper into the subject matter during middle school and high school). Here's what a few students have said (anonomously).
"They [we] help feed the world by buying local foods and by eating less meat."
"I would, help the plants. I would, clean the world."
"Plant safe food; don't tamper with food."
"Plant more wheat, eat less meat."
My project would not show any data to be collected and analyzed except for the number of students who either agree with or disagree with a given statement or question. I had surveyed the students, asking them "Would you be interested in the professions listed in the lesson?", "Would you do something in the future to make a difference in the agriculture industry [to help stop world hunger] (through the different actions and projects the students had brainstormed would make a difference, such as starting a garden or consuming less meat)?", and "Is this important to you (for society to adress current problems)?".