The Agricultural Revolution
Was the Agricultural Revolution a huge mistake? Encourage your students to examine how the introduction of agriculture transformed every region of the world in this lesson set.

Three Agricultural Revolution Lesson Plans
Beginning about 12,000 years ago, human groups around the world independently and gradually started developing methods of domesticating plants and animals. Students will learn about why some humans started farming and some of the consequences for our world. Finally, they’ll develop an argument as they ask: Was farming a good idea? Or was it a terrible mistake?



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Agricultural Revolution Teaching Resources
Looking for more materials to teach the Agricultural Revolution? Check out the materials below for activities suitable for middle and high school classrooms, then head to our Agricultural Revolution topic page to see everything we have to offer.





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