Dr. Wu taught us all about how rice grows. Rice likes to live in flat, warm, and wet places. I learned that growing rice makes a bad gas called methane because the dirt is under so much water. If farmers let the dirt dry out sometimes, it stops the bad gas and helps the Earth not get too hot. We got to see how rice goes from a tiny green plant to the white rice we eat. Visiting the big rice factory was really cool. It made me realize that how we grow our food really changes our Earth.

Dr. Wu showed us the whole story of rice, from planting it to throwing away the leftovers. I found out that the muddy rice fields make a lot of a bad gas called methane. Dr. Wu explained that if we drain the water, the dirt can breathe. This stops the tiny invisible bugs in the mud from making the bad gas. It cuts the methane almost in half, which is very good for stopping global warming. Seeing the big machines and fields helped me understand why we should eat food grown close to our homes.

On our trip, we learned about rice, big farming machines, and how farming affects the Earth. I realized that if farmers only water the plants when they really need it and don't use too much plant food, it stops waste and makes less bad air. Using science to farm smartly helps stop the Earth from getting too hot. I learned that taking good care of our farms is a great way to protect our whole world.

We visited a factory to see how rice is made. I learned that muddy rice fields burp out a bad gas called methane, and using electricity to clean the rice also makes bad air. I was amazed to learn that the crunchy outside shell of the rice can be turned into Earth-friendly things or a special charcoal that actually traps the bad air. Knowing all of this makes me appreciate my food so much more. I decided I will never waste a single grain of rice in my bowl.

We learned the steps of making rice, like growing, packing, moving, cooking, and dealing with the trash it makes. Fields with too much water make a gas that heats up the Earth, but if farmers change how they water the plants, it helps a lot. We also learned we can use the rice shells to make special charcoal that protects the Earth. Buying food that is grown close to our house means trucks do not have to drive as far. I think this is a really smart way to keep our planet green.

Dr. Wu told us the life story of rice. We learned about planting, packing, moving, cooking, and throwing it away. When rice grows in a lot of water, it makes methane, which is a gas that makes the Earth too hot. We got to see the fields and the big tractors with our own eyes. Seeing it in person helped me understand how farming changes the environment. I learned that farmers have to be super careful with exactly how much water and plant food they use to keep the Earth healthy.

In this project, we visited an agricultural research station and Yi Xing Rice Mill. During the visit, we saw many farming machines. We saw a rice milling machine, a special rice polishing machine from Japan, and cold storage machines that keep the rice fresh and healthy.

By watching and asking experts, we learned about the life cycle of rice. Rice starts in the field. Farmers choose seeds, grow seedlings, plant rice, water it, add fertilizer, spray medicine, and harvest it. After that, the rice is dried, the shell is removed, it is polished, and then packed. Finally, the rice is transported, cooked by people, and the waste is collected. Every step is important to reduce carbon.

As we learned more, we found that rice fields also affect climate change. The amount of greenhouse gases in the air has increased. Methane is very strong and can cause global warming. To reduce carbon, farmers should use the right amount of fertilizer and take care of rice straw. This helps protect the environment.

We also learned that Taiwan has many different kinds of rice. Some rice is for different tastes and some is for different health needs. Rice is very important for people. Choosing local rice can help protect the earth and support a better future.

With Dr. Wu’s help, we studied the life of rice. Rice grows in the field first. Farmers choose seeds, grow seedlings, plant rice, water it, add fertilizer, spray medicine, and harvest it. After that, the rice is dried, the shell is removed, polished, and packed. Then it is transported, cooked, and the waste is thrown away.Through this study, we learned that every grain of rice goes through many steps.

Dr. Wu also told us about the environment. Rice fields can produce methane because they stay in water for a long time. Methane can cause strong global warming.We also learned that Changhua grows a lot of rice in Taiwan and helps with food supply. Brown rice is healthy, but it is harder to store and takes longer to cook.

We saw rice machines working in the mill and watched how rice became white rice. Dr. Wu also took us to the rice field to observe the plants. This trip helped us understand farming and climate change better.

In this project, we learned about rice from the field to the table. Dr. Wu and the rice mill owner explained many things to us. We saw rice machines and looked closely at the rice plant. We learned that the life of rice is long and complex.

The most surprising thing for me was the carbon footprint of rice. From growing rice, processing it, transporting it, and using it, every step affects the environment. Rice fields produce methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas. Drying machines also use electricity and produce carbon dioxide.But we also learned some good ideas to reduce carbon. For example, rice husks can be used to make eco-friendly chopsticks or biochar. This helps store carbon and protect the earth.

When I went home and looked at the rice in my bowl, I felt very thankful. I realized that wasting rice also wastes water, fertilizer, and electricity. The best way to reduce carbon is simple: do not waste rice. Eat all the rice in your bowl.

In this project, Dr. Wu explained the life cycle of rice to us. Rice starts as a seed. Farmers grow seedlings, plant rice, water it, add fertilizer, spray medicine, and harvest it. After that, the rice goes through many steps like drying, removing the shell, polishing, and packing.

We also visited the rice mill. We saw big machines that process rice. It was amazing to watch them work.After seeing all these steps, we understood that every grain of rice is made with a lot of hard work from farmers. Because rice is not easy to produce, we should be thankful and not waste food.

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