1. Why do we care?
What is it?
Chemistry
How does it involve agriculture?

2. What is Chemistry?
The study of the composition of matter and the changes matter undergoes.
AKA: The study of stuff
Matter: anything that has mass and occupies space

4. What does it involve? EVERYTHING!
It explains how a fabric can be stretchy!
It’s why some foods taste bitter and others taste sweet
EVERYTHING!
Because all living and nonliving things are made of matter, chemistry affects all aspects of life and most natural events.
It explains how fire works!
It explains why there are different shampoos for dry or oily hair

5. Different factions of Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry

6. Chemistry in Agriculture
Today’s Topics:
Water
Soil
Pesticides
Herbicides
Organic Farming
Biotechnology
Nutrients for Cattle
Fertilizer
General Topics Animal Science Plant Science Ecology/Environmental Science Soil Science

7. Your Task: Read the article that is assigned on Ag Chem on my website.
Create a beautiful poster summarizing the article.
Give at least 5 facts
Include at least 1 picture or graphic
Present your findings to the class!
You have 20 minutes! Questions?