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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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Featured Resources
Top picks for autumn.
Vegetables: Tops and Bottoms
Investigate a variety of vegetables, discover how and where they are grown, and explore their nutritional benefits.
The Geography of Thanksgiving Dinner
Identify common Thanksgiving foods and their farm source, determine if those foods can be produced locally, and locate the common origins of their Thanksgiving Day dinner.
Fighting Food Waste: Strategies and Solutions for Home and School
Explore strategies that can decrease food waste at home and school, design solutions for schoolwide food waste reduction efforts, and participate in challenges to decrease food waste.
Book: Time for Cranberries
From the cranberry bog to the Thanksgiving table, join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit.
Environmental Cost of Food Kit
Printed stickers, wood coins, Environmental Footprint by Food Group cards, food flowcharts, and a poster to teach about the environmental impact of food production.