OBJECTIVE: Students will familiarize themselves with the agriculture of the Yucatan region

GRADE: 9-12

MATERIALS: Pictures and reference material about agriculture of the Yucatan region

PROCEDURES: Observe various methods of agriculture including slash and burn techniques.

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Visit local farms.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Information about the regional horticulture in the Yucatan such as corn and sugar cane

EVALUATION: Awareness of farming techniques.