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November 16, 17,& 18, 2021
Highlands County Fairgrounds
Teacher's Page
Below are links to curriculum, educational websites and on-line videos!
AG MAGS
Agricultural Magazines for students. 4 colorful pages each with information, activities, and lessons about topics such as: apples, beef, biotechnology, careers, corn, dairy, earth week, horses, horticulture, nutrition, pizza, pork, poultry, pumpkins, renewable energy, sheep, specialty crops, soil & fertilizer, soybeans, technology, trees, and water. Choose the topic and download the Ag Mag. Some of them are being created in interactive format for use on SMART Boards. Also available to order in classroom sets.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags.shtml
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/agmag19.pdf
Technology: Ag Mag
Technology, from simple machines to global positioning satellites, is examined through Math and Science standards.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/agmag21.pdf
Biotechnology: Ag Mag
Basic concepts and agricultural benefits of biotechnology with a strong emphasis on History, Geography, Science, Technology and Society.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/BiotechAgMag.pdf
Horticulture: Ag Mag
Read all about the horticulture industry and what careers students can take in the industry. This Ag Mag is written at a sixth to eighth grade level and involves high vocabulary, facts, and figures, but with real-life pictures and a great background, elementary students can understand and learn a lot from this Ag Mag as well.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/Horticulture.pdf
Agricultural Activities and Lessons to Jump Start Your Week
Marvolus Mondays
Apples: Ag Mag
Explore apple production, history, growth and varieties. Strong focus on Social Sciences standards.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/Apple%20Ag%20Mag%20_WEB.pdf
Apples / Seasons
TeacherResources/InterestApproaches/AppleBlossomTree.pdf
Beef: Ag Mag
A look at nutritional value, cuts of beef, products, breeds, and the stomachs of ruminant animals. Focus on Physical Development and Health standards.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/BeefAgMag.pdf
Beef-O-Bingo a fun game interactive game for the kids. Beef-O-Bingo
Beef - Chow-Chow:
Beef - Video and lessons on what cows eat:
Bees:
What's The Buzz on Bees - honeybee education program -
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/plantinsp/apiary/images/Bissy%20Bee%20Lesson%20Plan_web.pdf
The Honey Files: A Bee's Life - lesson plans and student activities
www.honey.com/images/downloads/HoneyFilesWeb.pdf
Corn: Ag Mag
INTERACTIVE VERSION coming soon!! A look at corn, diversity of products, and a strong emphasis on corn as a renewable resource for use in ethanol and corn plastic.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/Corn%20Ag%20Mag%20for%20PDF.pdf
Corn
TeacherResources/InterestApproaches/FromTasseltoTableChain.pdf
Dairy
Dairy: Ag Mag
Follow the route of dairy from the farm to the store to your home to your body. Emphasis on Nutrition.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/DairyAgMag.pdf
Moo Milk the Story of Milk - virtual tour of dairy farming
http://www.moomilk.com/virtual-tour
The Modern Dairy Farm - virtual tour
http://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/tours_modern.htm
Inside the Milk Processing Plant - virtual tour
http://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/products/where-milk-from/
Dairy Posters - anatomy, digestion, what they eat, how to milk them, how to feed them, vocabulary, different types of dairy cattle
http://www.nyaged.org/aitc/resources/Dairy%20Posters.html
The Journey of Milk - student handout, teachers guide and virtual tour of a dairy farm
http://westerndairyassociation.org/dairy-farming-today/dairy-farm-to-school/
This is a dairy educational video that gives an up-close look at the milking process that takes place on a Florida dairy farm. Meet an Okeechobee dairy farm family who guides consumers on what it takes to get milk from the farm to the refrigerator.
What's Growin' On?
This 16-page newspaper highlights the many agricultural products of California. Activities, trivia, readings, and graphics are sprinkled throughout providing a connection for every learner. Many activities are aligned to the Content Standards for California Public Schools.
http://www.cfaitc.org/wgo/
Careers: Ag Mag
A look at jobs in agriculture, both farming and non farming, and projected employment opportunities. Strong Social Science correlation
Below are some links to pdf files with more information!
Florida Dairy Farmers Website link Florida Milk.
Cows Calcium and Cheese lessons on how calcium is linked to health.
Video on how cheese is made.
Video on how school is necessary for jobs in the dairy industry.
www.cabotcheese.coop/pages/community_and_you/cows_calcium_and_cheese.php
Think Your Drink Update
YouTube link Florida Dairy Video on YouTube!
ONIONS:
Onion Lesson Plans / Food and Nutrition
onions-usa.org/all-about-onions/lesson-plan-on-food-and-nutrition
Strawberries
Strawberries - Jammer Saves the Farm Video
flastrawberry.com/education/jammer-videos/
Jammer Coloring Book
Trees & Forestry
Forestry posters, coloring books & learning guides www.floridaforest.org/teaching_tools.php
Project Learning Tree - www.plt.org
Wildfire Prevention 2nd - 5th grade - teachers guide and interactive website - http://www.floridawildfireprevention.com
Tree: Ag Mag
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/TreeAgMag.pdf
Forestry Bingo:
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/forestry/Forestry_Bingo.pdf
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/forestry/Forestry_Bingo_Instructions.pdf
Forestry Educators Guide | PDF |
This on-line interactive guide is full of great resources to use in the classroom or other educational programs. It contains activities, science standards that complement the "Forests for People – More Than You Can Imagine!" student booklets, literature connections, links to additional forestry outreach materials and more.
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/forestry/Educators_Guide.pdf
Activity – Life In A Tree Cards (page 9 educators guide)
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/forestry/Life%20_in_a%20_Tree_Cards.pdf
Watermelons
Watermelons - National Watermelon Board - lessons (language arts, math, geography, science), worksheets, recipes, songs
www.watermelon.org/Educators/Watermelon-Educators.aspx
My American Farm
My American Farm interactive website for teachers, student and parents that was developed by American Farm Bureau. On-line games which educate as they entertain. Free downloadable lessons, agricultural activities and farm videos. http://www.myamericanfarm.org/
Health and Nutrition
Nutrition, Fitness and Human Anatomy Games
https://www.cprcertified.com/health-and-medical-games
9 Round Fitness and Nutrition
http://www.9round.com/articles/fitness-and-nutrition
Nutrition for Kids: Activities & WebQuests
http://www.themedifastplan.com/feature-articles/nutrition-for-kids-activities-webqu
The Lesson Corner has organized a collection of Nutrition lesson plans and worksheets
Nutrition Lesson Plans - http://www.lessoncorner.com/Health/Nutrition
Nutrition: Ag Mag
Focuses on consumption agriculture and uses the food guide pyramid and exercise to optimize nutrition and fitness. Emphasis on Physical Development and Health.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/NutritionAgMag.pdf
Arianna's Nutrition Expedition - hands on learning about nutrition and
the value of exercise www.aces.edu/nep/arianna.php
Other activities and on-line games to go along with Arianna's Nutrition Expedition
www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/activities/arianna.asp
Additional programs on health and nutrition from the Dairy Council
www.nutritionexplorations.org/educators/lessons-main.asp
Fuel Up To Play 60
The National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League (NFL)
are helping schools across the country score big with Fuel Up to Play 60,
a program to tackle childhood obesity by giving youths a voice in changing
the school nutrition and physical activity environment.
Website link
Fuel Up To Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 Tools Overview
Nutrition Explorations! Kids' Nutrition at it's best!
Website link
Nutrition Explorations
Nutrition Education Programs
Moovelous Word Search
Xtreme Cuisine Cooking School Teacher's Guide
Xtreme Cuisine Fruit and Vegetable Posters
Xtreme Cuisine Jr. Activity Booklet
Xtreme Cuisine Jr. Teacher Guide
Xtreme Cuisine Kids Activity Booklet
Xtreme Cuisine Kids Cookbook
Xtreme Cuisine Caloirie Poster
Xtreme Cuisine Certificate
Fresh2U Kids Nutrition Program -
Links to monthly featured Florida fruit and vegetable posters, photos, maps and coloring pages. Nutrition multimedia and video links
Fresh2U Nutrition Activity Coloring Book
Featured Programs
"Planet Ag" Agricultural Topics for Science Fair Projects
Florida Ag in the Classroom
Florida 4-H
Florida FFA
USDA Kids Science Web Site
Florida Ag Facts
Florida Agriculture Map (PDF)
Florida Ag Trivia Cards
Florida Wildflower Coloring Book
Green Florida Farms (an Ag Literacy Day Book)
These Florida Farms Book (an Ag Literacy Day Book)
These Florida Farms Coloring Book
Fresh From Florida Activity Booklet
Fresh From Florida Activity Booklet-Spanish
Environment
Soil and Plant Nutrients:
Soil:
Songs, Lessons and Activity links about soil
Soil & Fertilizer: Ag Mag
Erosion, soil profiles, and usable land for food production
are examined through Science-based standards.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/agmag22_2.pdf
Fun With The Plant Nutrient Team (coloring book with activities) - Inter Nation Plant Nutrition Institute - understanding that the soil needs to be healthy in order to provide us with healthy food - http://www.potashcorpstore.com/products/Fun-with-the-Plant-Nutrient-Team-Coloring-Book.html
Kids Gardening
Lessons in Gardening, Soil, Pollination,Butterflies, Weather,etc...
Download the Wildflower Coloring Book (PDF)
Desktop garden - lesson and video on how to make one - http://www.learnaboutag.org/desktopgarden/
Earth Week
Earth Week: Ag Mag
Explore how agriculture is a vital part of the environment. Social Science and Science standards are emphasized
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/earthdayagmag.pdf
Top 40 Hits of Planet Earth
The Top 40 Hits of Planet Earth is a compilation of 40 great environmental activities and lessons that celebrate the planet Earth.
Top 40 Hits of Planet Earth
Habitat:
Wetland Habitat Hopscotch Activity - This activity is designed to increase the awareness for the need to protect wetlands as a habitat for migrating waterfowl. And the importance wetlands play in cleaning our water.
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/habitat/pdfs/habitat_hopscotch.pdf
Also See Water and Cycle For Lessons On The Everglades
WATER AND WATER CYCLE
The Water Cycle - print ready lessons and student workbook. One week of lessons on each of the following: Water, Oceans, Atmosphere, Weather. Grades K-6 each have their own lessons and student workbook.
http://msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/wc/wcpdf.html
Livin' with the Waters - Everglades: Activity Book about Water Conservation and restoring the Everglades
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/livin_waters_activity_bk.pdf
Livin' with the Waters - Don't Let it Loose: Activity Book about Water Conservation and restoring the Everglades
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/living-waters_dont_activity_bk.pdf
The Journey of Wayne Drop to Lake Okeechobee: Informative story with photos and pictures about Wayne Drop as he travels through the water cycle, lakes and rivers to Lake Okeechobee.
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/wayne_drop/wd_brochure_lake_okee.pdf
The Journey of Wayne Drop to the Everglades Teachers Guide: With links to the Sunshine State Standards.
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/teachers_guide/TeachersGuide.pdf
The Journey of Wayne Drop to the Everglades Appendix to Teachers Guide: Florida Sunshine State Standards met in each lesson.
THE JOURNEY OF WAYNE DROP - APPENDIX
The Journey of Wayne Drop to the Everglades: Story book with photos and pictures of Wayne Drop as he travels through the water cycle, lakes and rivers to the Everglades. The students will learn the importance of the Everglades and its restoration.
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/wayne_drop/waynedrop_eng.pdf
The Journey of Wayne Drop to the Everglades: Online animated interactive flash version of the story. Download and take it with you! Download the interactive storybook to your computer and then save it anywhere else you want. Put it on a flash drive, burn it to CD, put it on your laptop or load onto student computers. The PC Projector download is a stand-alone file, that doesn't require Internet access or other programs to run.
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/read_all_about_it.aspx#
PC Projector Download:
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/wayne_drop_storybook_proj_pc.exe
The Journey of Wayne Drop Coloring Book:
http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/educ_docs/wayne_drop/coloring_book_low.pdf
Water Cycle Songs:
Water Travels in a Cycle
Sing to the tune of “She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain”
Water travels in a cycle, yes it does
(use pointer finger to make a big circle)
Water travels in a cycle, yes it does
(repeat gesture)
It goes up as evaporation
(move hands up to the sky)
Forms clouds as condensation
(make cloud overhead with arms)
Then comes down as precipitation, yes it does!
(sprinkle with fingers bringing arms down in front of you)
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Use the same hand motions as you usually would.
The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout
Down came the precipitation and washed the spider out
Out came the sun and caused condensation
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
Aquaculture:
Discover Florida Aquaculture
Discover Florida Aquaculture Booklet
Agriculture:
Ag in the Classroom Kid Zone - website with interactive games, virtual farm tours, science project ideas
http://www.agclassroom.org/kids/index.htm
Growing a Nation - the story of the history of American agriculture
- instructional classroom resources and activities including: primary sources,
assessment options, an easily navigated timeline, photo gallery - middle and high school
http://www.agclassroom.org/gan/index.htm
Connect The Dots Lesson plans for grades 1-4 to help children understand where our food comes from, how it is grown, how our bodies use it, and the food chain using skills such as mapping and Venn diagrams.
Connect The Dots Teachers Guide Pdf.
Connect The Dots Clip Art Pdf.
Connect The Dots Flash Cards Pdf.
Connect The Dots Gene Homework Pdf.
Connect The Dots Activities Pdf.
Connect The Dots Venn Diagram Activity Pdf.
Connect The Dots Corn And Beef Homework Pdf.
Connect The Dots Reference Maps Homework Pdf.
Teacher Resources from Ontario:
Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. provides a wide variety of resource material, curriculum and information that enhances the ability of teachers and learners to understand the value and importance of an agri-food system.
http://www.oafe.org/Default.aspx?tabid=116
Farming:
Introduction to Farming Today and Tomorrow - Virtual tour
http://www.campsilos.org/mod4/index.shtml
Growing Food in Space:
Learn about growing food in space and on Mars by participating in an unique educational program designed for Grades 3-6 and 8-10. Register on-line for the Teacher's Kit. Web Site: www.tomatosphere.org
http://www.oafe.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.tomatosphere.org%2f&tabid=79&mid=457
Farm Virtual Tours:
Tours of how the following items are made:
Cheese, Beef, Red Chile, Cotton, Pecans, Wine, Milk, Turf, Green Chile, Peanuts, Honey, Pistachios, Onions, Salsa
http://www.fieldtrip-tv.com/episodes.php
Virtual Farm Tours - Take a field trip to a farm without leaving the classroom: Poultry, Dairy, Beef, Equine, Grain, Aquaculture
http://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/virtualfarm/main.html
Learn about farming in Ontario by visiting 17 different farms without ever leaving the classroom! Web Site: http://www.farmissues.com/virtualTour/
http://www.oafe.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=http%3a%2f%2fwww.farmissues.com%2fvirtualTour%2f&tabid=79&mid=457
Citrus
Activities and lessons about citrus http://www.captaincitrus.com/
George Washington Carver
Coloring and Activity Book
Horses:
Explore horses in the past and the present day.
Strong History emphasis, as well as Math activities.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/Horse%20Ag%20Mag.pdf
Popcorn:
The Popcorn Board - teaching guides and tools, coloring sheets and worksheets
http://www.popcorn.org
Peanuts:
Lessons, posters and activities about peanuts
http://nationalpeanutboard.org/the-facts/for-the-classroom/
National Peanut Board - lesson plan and downloads
about peanuts & Dr. George Washington Carver
http://nationalpeanutboard.org/classroom.php
Pizza
Pizza: Ag Mag
From crust to ingredients to the final product
learn how agriculture is involved. Emphasis on Social Science and Math standards.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/Pizza%20Ag%20Mag.pdf
Pork
Pork: Ag Mag
Care of livestock as well as a strong emphasis on the environmental aspect of pork production.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/pork_agmag.pdf
Poultry / Eggs
Meet the farmers, learn about the production process, help fight hunger
www.goodeggproject.org
Poultry / Eggs: Ag Mag
Science, Social Science, and Math standards are addressed through studies of embryology, chickens and turkeys.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/agmag20_rev.pdf
Shelly and Sheldon's Eggscellent Adventure - lessons, games, downloads, recipes, coloring book about eggs
http://www.laeggs.com/id16.html
Chicken From The Egg To The Table
Student Learning Activities PDF
Teacher's Guide PDF
Teacher's Answer Guide PDF
Gobble It Up - Lessons About Turkey Farming
Student Learning Activities PDF
Teacher's Guide PDF
Teacher's Answer Guide PDF
Pumpkin
Pumpkin: Ag Mag
Language, Science, and Social Science standards are address
through genetics, blossom dissection, Thanksgiving, and Halloween.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/PumpkinAgMag.pdf
Seafood
Florida seafood and educational programs and classroom resources
Florida Seafood Fun Facts and Activities Brochure
Florida Seafood Coloring and Activity Book
Sheep
Sheep: Ag Mag
Fiber production from farm to garment provides an opportunity
to address Science, Economic and History standards.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/AG_MAG_13.pdf
Specialty Crops
Specialty Crops: Ag Mag
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/SpecialtyCropsAgMag.pdf
Soybeans
Soybeans: Ag Mag
The versatile soybean is examined with an emphasis on Nutrition,
Economics and Geography. Math and Science standards are also addressed in this issue.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/Soybean%20Ag%20Mag%202006.pdf
Energy
Renewable Energy: Ag Mag
This Ag Mag examines at various forms of Renewable Energy,
specifically those with direct agricultural connections. Strong Science Connections.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/AgMags/RenewableEnergyAgMag.pdf
Energy Squares
Based on Tic Tac Toe, this activity reinforces energy sources
and uses. Grades K-12 - adaptable.
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/energy/pdfs/NEEDenergy_squares2006.pdf
Bumper Stumpers - A fun activity to reinforce students knowledge about energy. Grades 3-12.
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/energy/pdfs/NEEDenergy_bumper_stickers2006.pdf
This Week in Energy Conservation
Activity designed as a television show with student-correspondents reporting
on a variety of energy conservation topics. This activity will introduce students
to ways of saving energy both in the home and on the road. Grades 4-12.
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/energy/pdfs/NEEDthis_week_energy_conservation2006.pdf
INSECTS
Download the Insect Coloring Book (PDF)
Insect Anatomy lesson plan. Grades 4 & 5
http://www.nyaged.org/aitc/resources/pdf/activities/insect.pdf
Metamorphosis lesson plan. Grades 4 & 5
http://www.nyaged.org/aitc/resources/pdf/activities/meta.pdf
FIBER
It's a PUZZLEment
Classroom activity kit focusing on products made from cotton, wool, and leather. Includes background information and classroom-ready handouts. Grades K-6.
http://www.farmcity.org/pdfs/Puzzlement_kit_2008.pdf
SMART BOARD LESSONS
From this link, there are lessons on: Corn, horses, pumpkins, apples, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, etc.
http://www.agintheclassroom.org/TeacherResources/smart_lessons.shtml
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