Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
Companion Resource
John Deere's Powerful Idea: The Perfect Plow
John Deere’s farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but people may not know the story behind the man himself. Deere's humble blacksmith beginnings and a simple plow eventually led to massive success, but it wasn’t easy. The story behind the name will give readers new appreciation for the popular green tractors and equipment around today.
Author
Terry Collins
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Machines and People
- Machines in Agriculture
- John Deere, That's Who!
- High-Tech Farming (Grades 6-8)
- High-Tech Farming (Grades 3-5)
- Machines on the Farm