Fifth graders research dairy farming and learn about dairy products as well as dairy processing. In this dairy lesson, 5th graders read background information about dairy farming and processing. Students discuss running a small business...

Don't just use this as an extra credit assignment! The two scenarios on this handout give microbiology hopefuls an opportunity to practice critical-thinking skills. They apply their knowledge of cellular respiration and the products of...

Sixth graders read about Grady, the Silo Cow and analyze the parts of a news story.  In this news article lesson plan, 6th graders discuss writing for different purposes.  Students discover the characteristics of a strong...

Students examine the stages between growing the animal and buying it at the grocery store.  In food system activity students study the role that animal products have on nutrition and study animal agriculture. 

Learners build knowledge about agriculture as it relates to their communities' commodities.  In this agriculture instructional activity, students brainstorm about conditions in their community with regards to growing...

This article reports on a recent project from a teen that found that feeding a higher quality corn to dairy cows resulted in increased milk production. Includes a list of vocabulary words.