What is DNA extraction, and can you make a living doing it? Yes, if you are in a biotechnology field. Kids learn about DNA extraction, GMOs, and biotechnology careers. They then watch videos and complete activities to understand the use...

Healthy eating is a habit that one can never start too early. Learners in grades five through seven, work through a series of activities and informational reading to understand how to make good food choices. You'll find a full...

Kids use a handy label decoder to better understand what they read on food packages. They analyze the nutrition is a variety of pre-packaged food items by filling out a food label worksheet. A food model kit link and three additional web...

Kids explore food choices, nutrition, and agriculture through a variety of sources and activities. They research unknown words on food labels, test the salt content in canned vs non-canned foods, and discuss processed foods. The lesson...

Using primary source materials including radio broadcasts, films, and interview transcripts, history students gain a better understanding of the Dust Bowl, relief efforts for farmers, and the nation's agricultural past. It includes...

A wonderful lesson on the development and impact of mechanized farming! History or agriculture classes learn the historical background of the United States' food production by creating a pamphlet with information on the cause and...

If you want to focus on critical thinking skills, this well-constructed series of activities will challenge your history or agriculture class to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative decisions related to agricultural and the...

Students participate in an activity where they are blindfolded to guess what type of fabric it is, relying on their sense of touch. They discuss different items in the classroom that have texture and give a list of words that describe...

Students master skills before sewing on their projects. They watch a demonstration on how to make each of these samples and apply correct techniques for inserting zippers (centered, lapped, fly, or exposed/sport). The discover how to do...

Students are introduced and define vocabulary associated with cashiering. Individually, they identify the type of education and training needed and examine professional business behaviors. To end the lesson, they practice calculating...

Having good hygiene skills is a very important part of living an independent life. Learners with special needs follow sequencing cards to practice washing their faces. They follow each step in the process and discuss the importance of...

Fifth graders explore healthy food options at fast food restaurants. In this restaurant lesson, 5th graders explore menus from different fast food options. Students investigate menus to determine the healthiest meal options.

Students create two different types of graphs from the information in the "Farm Facts" booklet (i.e., bar graph, pie chart, etc.). They calculate where your food dollars are spent (on and off farm).

Fifth graders examine the world power of the United States. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 5th graders choose a world issue and identify ways the United States could help to solve the situation. Students determine the consequences...

Fifth graders explore free trade. In this free trade lesson, 5th graders discover which commonly found products are made in the United States and which originate from other countries. Students explore which countries are better at...

Second graders describe the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders identify the importance in eating a variety of healthy food. Students explain what makes a healthy diet.

Fourth graders examine different opinions on soil management. In this soil management lesson, 4th graders use a variety of resources to research how agriculture and the environment are related. They investigate cause and effect...

Fourth graders explore needed mineral nutrients for healthy soil. In this soil instructional activity, 4th graders investigate how living and nonliving elements combine to contribute to fertile soil development.

Fourth graders explore Earth science by researching weather patterns on the Internet. In this Utah climate instructional activity, 4th graders discuss why each climate on our planet is exposed to different weather settings and how they...

Fifth graders explore bartering. In this bartering lesson, 5th graders investigate bartering between the American colonies. Students study the climate and geography of neighboring colonies and investigate crops native to each area.

Sixth graders study microorganisms. For this microorganism lesson, 6th graders explore the form and function of these organisms. Students use magnification during experiments on bread.

Fourth graders explore agriculture by reading assigned text about produce. In this fruits and vegetables instructional activity, 4th graders identify the healthy benefits of consuming fresh produce and what minerals and vitamins they...

Fifth graders explore agriculture by viewing compost related presentations. In this worm and soil lesson, 5th graders identify the relationship between good soil and the worms who inhabit it by reading assigned text in class. Students...

As your learners prepare to enter the workforce, address some common stereotypes that may be limiting their professional goals. The class brainstorms gender-stereotyped careers, exploring where those ideas originate. They complete a job...