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Trace and Color: Corn
In this vegetable-themed coloring activity, students color the picture of corn and then practice printing the word corn by tracing the dotted lines.
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Corn
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about corn. They then answer the 10 reading comprehension and vocabulary questions at the bottom of the page.
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Thanksgiving Word Search
In this word search, students identify words that relate to Thanksgiving, such as Thanksgiving, turkey, pilgrim, November and Indians. There are approximately 15 words to find. The word search contains a one page grid that is 15 x 15. ...
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Did You Eat That! - Food Graph
In this health and diet instructional activity, students ask ten of their friends what their favorite vegetables are. Then they tally their votes and shade them in on the graph provided.
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Corn in Ancient America
Students explore the importance of corn to the survival of early civilizations of the Americas. Through research and discussion activities, they read and describe how corn was used as food and currency in early civilizations. They...
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Hopi Culture: Parts of the Corn
Students identify the parts of the corn stalk in English and Hopi. They discuss the significance of corn to the Hopi culture, and examine a diagram of the corn stalk. They discuss the purposes of the parts of the corn stalk, then label...
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POP! Goes the Popcorn!
Pupils complete a variety of activities based on examining corn and popcorn as one of the major crops of Kansas. They journal the results of the multidisciplinary activities in this unit.
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Cord Dot to Dot
In this connect the dots worksheet, students connect the dots and draw a line using the numbers 1-10 to outline the picture of a corn.
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Last Letter on the Farm
In this language arts worksheet, students look at the pictures of things you could find on a farm. Then they say the name and listen to the ending sound. Students select the correct letter to complete each word and write it on the line.
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Harvest Patterns
In this math worksheet, students identify patterns. They cut and paste the correct picture and complete the pattern given for each. There are three different patterns to match.
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Living Corn Necklace
Fifth graders explore heredity and observable traits through experimentation. They view several different types of corn and record their observation of physical traits on a class chart. They create a corn necklace by sprouting dried...
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Seed Selection for Genetic Variation
Students will research the origin of corn, analyze factors that contribute to shorter and longer growing seasons, and use the scientific method to answer the question: Did seed selection contribute to the successful movement of corn from...
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Grain Properties Activity
Pupils study the similarities and differences of five different grains. They analyze the characteristics of corn, sunflower, milo, wheat, and soybeans.
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Food Detectives
Students investigate the regions in which particular grains are grown. Using the packaging from a variety of foods, grains are identified and the general locations where they are grown are plotted on a map.
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Scavenger Hunt!
Students conduct Internet research to describe products made from corn. They identify how corn produces ethanol, complete a graphic organizer demonstrating the importance of corn production in people's lives, and design a poster about corn.
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What Comes From Corn
Pupils name and examine various items that are made from corn. Students compare ears of corn to Indian corn, and cook several items made from corn. Pupils create a popcorn picture and illustrate a book.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Vegetales
Colorful pictures and audio files model correct Spanish pronunciation for vegetables. Pop-ups of the correct spelling for each new vocabulary word will appear as you move the mouse over the picture.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Vegetales
Colorful pictures and audio files model correct Spanish pronunciation for vegetables. Pop-ups of the correct spelling for each new vocabulary word will appear as you move the mouse over the picture.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: World's Tallest Corn Towers Nearly 14 Meters
Short nights and a genetic tweak helped novel corn reach record heights in upstate New York. Check out the skyscraping stalks.
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Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area: Introduction to the Story of Corn
Learn about the early uses of corn and how it was introduced to the Europeans. There are colorful pictures and links to relevant information as well.
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Kids Health: Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
"Have you ever had a favorite pair of funky shoes that you wore every single day, until they started to hurt the bottoms of your feet? Ever helped your mom or dad plant flowers in the yard and later noticed a weird bump on your palm?...
Native American Art and Technology
Native Tech: Plants and Trees
The Northeast Woodlands Indians had an abundance of plants to use for housing, transportation, food, and even for toys. Read about the various plants they used and how they used them. You'll be amazed at the many uses of the cattail. Use...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Science Today 2004 Corn Crop Is a Bin Buster
With this resource, students will examine and evaluate data on the corn harvest in the United States over the past several years. Using the USA TODAY Snapshot "2004 corn crop is a bin-buster," data from the USDA Statistics Service...
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The Corn Refiners Association: Corn in Our Daily Lives
This is a website produced by The Corn Refiners Association. It offers a variety of information and articles about corn, its milling, and its uses.