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Why Eat Organic?
Ninth graders explore the concept of organic eating. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast organic foods with conventional foods and discuss the benefits of eating organic foods.
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Where is Agriculture?
Students explore agriculture. In this agriculture instructional activity, students read "Where is Agriculture?" and discuss all the things that come from agriculture. Students discuss what they need to survive and give examples of...
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Lesson Plan One: Points, Lines, Rays
Fifth graders explore basic geometric terms. Pupils draw a physical picture of a scene that illustrates at least five geometric terms. Partners exchange drawings and locate the illustration of geometric terms in the drawing.
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Structures
Students choose which building material to use to create their structure and which animal to house. After being read a story, they examine and identify the differnet types of homes mentioned. They take pictures of their structures...
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Mud in the Water
Sixth graders investigate erosion. In this erosion lesson, 6th graders explore how farming changes the environment. Students construct an erosion model and research ways to protect the soil from excess mud generated by farming.
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Era of Self-Sufficiency - Pre-1890
Learners investigate the relationship between physical geography and Utah's settlement. In this Utah land lesson, students view a PowerPoint about Utah land and work in groups to answer questions about the uniqueness of Utah's Mormon...
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Using the Tools in Your Community
Third graders research a profession in their community that uses tools to help the community. For this professions lesson plan, 3rd graders complete computer research to research the profession and present it to the class.
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Non Native Species: English Ivy-Landscape Plant or Deadly Killer?
Students examine an area overrun by English Ivy. They explore how invasive species affect an ecosystem. They also study about the lack of biodiversity and how to measure it out in the field.
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Fur, Feathers and Fins
Learners examine the stages between growing the animal and buying it at the grocery store. In food system lesson students study the role that animal products have on nutrition and study animal agriculture.
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Hoosier Artists
Students examine the paintings of various Indiana artists. Using the internet, they relate the landscapes shown to the history of the state and how it affected Native Americans. Using the information they gathered, they write story...
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Mud in the Water
Students build a soil erosion model to study the importance of soil conservation. They investigate how land forms from both constructive and destructive forces.
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The Queen's Empire
Eighth graders study insects and make observations about their habitat. in this insect research lesson students research the Internet to compile information on ants.
Other
Alphabet soup.net: Farm Animals
Check out this awesome resource on farm animals. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found within this site. Learn what sound each of the farm animals make and more.
Other
Kiddyhouse.com: All About Farm Animals
This is a great farm animal research site for grades 1-3 students as well as a teacher resource. It has information about cows, sheep, ducks, turkeys and chickens and includes songs, clip art, activities as well as lesson plans.
abcteach
Abcteach: Farm Resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides several links to elementary information about farm resources for your classroom. You will find a venn diagram activity, a bar graph activity, a word search and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Investigating Animals Packet: Pre K and K: Summer of Possibilities
Use these animal-themed activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures while investigating animals.
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Farm
Come and check out this awesome farm resource site. Students and teachers will benefit from this compilation of materials.
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Teaching heart.net: Down on the Teaching Farm
Come and check out this comprehensive teaching resource for farms. Students and teachers will benefit from the activities and book found within this site.
Other
High Ash Farm: Field Study Centre
Take a virtual tour of this working hill farm in Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. See photographs of what goes on there and try an interactive quiz.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: The Year at Maple Hill Farm
First graders learn about change over the course of a year, investigating and exploring the four seasons and what the changing seasons mean for humans and animals. They learn about animal behavior and patterns during the seasons,...
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Pets Healthy People: Salmonella Infection
Learn what Salmonella is and how it can be transmitted to people from pets, poultry, rodents, and farm animals. Covers prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and provides numerous resources for further research.
Other
Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...