- [Speaker] Welcome to the Georgia Peanuts
Virtual Learning Journey brought to you
by the Georgia Peanut Commission
and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
This online platform is an interactive journey
that tells the story of peanut agriculture,
including the history and origins of the peanut,
it's cultivation and uses,
the latest in agriculture technology,
and how Georgia peanuts impact the economy.
You will also learn about a variety of career opportunities
and explore key concepts through text, images, videos,
and interactive elements.
All content is aligned to Georgia Standards.
The Georgia Peanuts Virtual Learning Journey can be accessed
by going to gpb.org/peanuts.
To experience the virtual reality component,
download the free GPB Education VR/AR app,
or download the virtual reality experience
in the Oculus store.
Now let's get started.
To navigate easily throughout the experience,
you can use the navigation tools in the far left corner.
One will open a table of contents
and the other will offer you a navigation bar.
This is the home screen.
As you are going through the Virtual Learning Journey,
you can always hit the home button at the top of the page
to get back to this screen.
You can also navigate to other sections
by clicking the numbers on the top bar.
There are four chapters to explore, History and Origins,
Cultivation and Uses, Technology and Economy,
and Working With Peanuts.
to start exploring on your own,
click any of the four chapters and begin your journey
by entering each section.
We encourage you to explore the various elements
throughout the storybook,
such as the pencil icons that prompt you to write
or reflect on your experience and light bulbs
that lead you to hands-on activities.
There are also icons for virtual reality, videos,
and image galleries.
Each chapter begins with a landing page like this one,
illustrating all the stories you can explore
in that section.
Chapters 1 and 2 also include a vocabulary list
with important words and definitions.
Chapter 1 is titled 'History and Origins'.
Here, you can explore interactive maps
and discover how the peanut traveled across the world
to end up right here in the Peanut Belt
of the United States.
Learn how the equator impacts farming
and how geography can determine the different types
of peanuts we grow.
In this section, you can also explore the inner workings
of plant cells, the peanut plants unique characteristics,
and its life cycle.
Chapter 2 is titled 'Cultivation and Uses'.
In this chapter you can learn about the important milestones
that shaped the peanut industry
and the various products made with Georgia grown peanuts
that you may already have at home.
This chapter also introduces you to a peanut farmer
who reveals how peanuts actually make it from the field
to your table.
Chapter 3 is titled 'Technology and Economy'.
Here you can find multiple videos that cover everything
from robotics to festivals.
Discover the science behind the many tools used
by industry professionals and the ways
that peanuts have an impact on Georgia and beyond.
Finally, Chapter 4 is all about 'Working With Peanuts'.
From engineers to entrepreneurs,
the peanut industry provides a multitude
of career opportunities.
Now that you have seen all there is to explore
in this Virtual Learning Journey, it's time to get started.
Choose your favorite chapter or begin your journey
at the very beginning and enjoy
as you discover the story behind Georgia peanuts.
(upbeat music)