Will Allen's Urban Farming Innovations

Will Allen's Urban Farming Innovations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Social Studies, Life Skills

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tells the story of Will Allen, a visionary urban farmer who transformed an abandoned city lot into a thriving urban farm. It highlights his journey from a basketball player to a farmer, his innovative composting techniques, and his efforts to engage the community in sustainable farming. Will's vision extends globally as he teaches others to farm in urban areas, aiming for a future where city farms are as common as streetlights.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Will Allen's initial career before he became a farmer?

Engineer

Teacher

Chef

Professional basketball player

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Will Allen learn in Belgium that helped him with farming?

Crop rotation

Composting

Irrigation techniques

Greenhouse management

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Will Allen use to improve the soil quality on his farm?

Artificial soil enhancers

Imported soil

Chemical fertilizers

Compost made from food waste

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Will Allen solve the problem of limited space for farming in the city?

By moving to the countryside

By buying more land

By reducing the number of crops

By using vertical farming techniques

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Will Allen's urban farm?

City Greens

Urban Harvest

Green Acres

Growing Power

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative farming method did Will Allen use involving fish?

Hydroponics

Aquaponics

Aeroponics

Traditional farming

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the community play in Will Allen's farming efforts?

They ignored his efforts

They opposed his farming methods

They helped with farming and learned to grow food

They provided financial support

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