Summer Soybean Institute Lesson Plans

  1. Chlorophyll, Extraction, and Spectrophotometry by Tammy Deeter
    • Students explore chlorophyll, DNA extraction, and spectrophotometry through this lab on soybeans.
  2. Careers in Soybean by Linda Flores
    • Students learn about careers in agriculture related to the soybean industry using a KWL chart, math problems, and a field trip to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
  3. Agronomy & Economics by Colton Husa
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  4. Polymers by Jen Jones
    • A chemistry-focused lesson on how soybeans are used to create plastics.
  5. Careers in Soybean (middle school) by Lisa Kemp
    • Middle school students will learn about career fields related to soybean.
  6. Soybean Genetics by Shawn Martin, Jeff Rickords, and Jenny Williamson
    • Students explore how genotype influences phenotype in soybeans, particularly in leaf color.
  7. Soybeans by Shawn Mckimmey
    • This lesson details what soybeans are and what they can be used for.
  8. Environmental Studies by Kristi Puls
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  9. Maximizing Soybean Growth by Shauna Roberson
    • This lesson explores nitrogen and carbon cycles in the context of soybean systems and their growth stages. The lesson contains concepts such as resource efficiency and sustainability.
  10. Soybean Nodules by Kelsey Schulte
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  11. Soy Many Ways to Use Soybeans by Nicole Sorensen
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  12. Stomata by Ted Stocking
    • This lesson explores the impact of environmental conditions on the growth of soybean and their stomata.
  13. Nutrient Deficiency by Caleb tenBensel
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  14. Soybean Mass by Katie Trotter
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  15. Soybeans and Soil by Kodi Young
    • This lesson explores the impact of soil texture and water capacity/permeability on soybean growth.
  16. Nematodes by Lyle Ziems
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  17. Soybean Unit by Stephanie Maca, Valerie Vandenberg, and Colleen Zajac
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