Themes for Learning for Grades K-5
These selected resources use thematic standards-based content to provide for immersive multi-day experiences.
Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
The National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is a free database of standards-based lesson plans and resources for K-12 educators that use agriculture as a lens for teaching science, social studies, career and technical education, and nutrition. Search the Matrix by keyword or use the Advanced Search tool. Looking for agricultural terms? Download a spreadsheet of the Matrix vocabulary. Let us know if you have an idea you'd like to share for a new lesson plan or companion resource.
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Course Topics for Grades 6-12
Address curriculum standards with these selected instructional resources for subjects in grades 6-12.
Featured Lessons & Resources
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Students discover the needs of a seed to germinate and the needs of a plant to grow while exploring the life stages of a flowering plant.
Farming in a Glove
Students observe how a seed sprouts and investigate the conditions necessary for germination to occur.
High-Tech Farming
Students discover technologies that are used on farms to increase efficiency and yields and decrease costs and environmental impact.
Federal Lands: Ranching & Recreating on Common Grounds
Using various forms of maps, students will analyze public lands in the western United States, describe how ranchers raise food and fiber on federally owned land, and discuss different points of view concerning public lands use and public lands grazing. This lesson covers a socioscientific issue and aims to provide students with tools to evaluate science within the context of social and economic points of view.
Aeroponic Garden Kit
Aeroponics' is a plant cultivation technique where plant roots are suspended in the air and misted with a nutrient and water solution. The Aeroponic Garden Kit provides everything except a 5-gallon bucket for students to create their own aeroponic garden. Order this kit online from agclassroomstore.com.
Our Food Grows
With vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, Our Food Grows shows how fruits, vegetables, and grains make their way from the farm to our plates. Perfect for curious kids and budding gardeners, this engaging introduction to where our food comes from reveals the magic of growing your own garden. An Educator's Guide for preK-1st grade is available.