How can crops be used in non-traditional ways to increase the profitability of the land for farmers? Objective Students will examine how different crops can be used in non-traditional ways. Background This is lesson four of five lessons in the George Washington Carver - An Original Conservationist unit. The purpose of this mini-project is for students to understand that traditional products may be made with alternative resources. You should assign each individual/group a different product to focus on. Students will evaluate the original material used to make the product and then research alter Duration: 90 Minutes.