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Diagram of Funk hybrids

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Title
Diagram of Funk hybrids  
Description
This detailed diagram shows the steps involved in cross corn to make Funk's hybrids.  
Interpretation
The Funks were responsible for engineering unique methods for inbreeding corn to make hybrids to suit different weather conditions and usage needs.  
Inscription
Diagram showing how Funks hybrid seed corn is produced.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 18 Social Systems  
Author or Creator
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
  • Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Other Contributors
  • Hartzold, Susan  
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • LaBounty, Bill  
Source
Extra images from 'Just Corn: The Amaizing Story', museum exhibit, 1997  
Subject / Keywords
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
  • Bloomington (Ill.)  
  • Corn  
  • Hybrids  
  • Diagrams  
Temporal Coverage
1910~
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
mch0399 - Digital Images Master CD - museum archives  
Date Created
37410
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleDiagram of Funk hybrids  
DescriptionThis detailed diagram shows the steps involved in cross corn to make Funk's hybrids.  
InterpretationThe Funks were responsible for engineering unique methods for inbreeding corn to make hybrids to suit different weather conditions and usage needs.  
InscriptionDiagram showing how Funks hybrid seed corn is produced.  
Lesson Plans / ThemesHow We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 18 Social Systems  
Author or Creator
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
  • Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Other Contributors
  • Hartzold, Susan  
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • LaBounty, Bill  
SourceExtra images from 'Just Corn: The Amaizing Story', museum exhibit, 1997  
Subject / Keywords
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
  • Bloomington (Ill.)  
  • Corn  
  • Hybrids  
  • Diagrams  
Temporal Coverage1910~
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifiermch0399 - Digital Images Master CD - museum archives  
Date Created37410
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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