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Farm Life During the Great Depression
Fifth graders examine the plight of farmers during the Great Depression. In this Nebraska history lesson, 5th graders discuss the era prior to reading the novel Out of the Dust by Karen Heese.
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Grandpa's Farm (Online Interactive)
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an easy text about life on Grandpa's farm. Students answer "yes" or "no" after reading 7 sentences. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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Writing a Book About Farm Life
Second graders listen to the book, Pigaroom carefully. They create lists of animals that may be on the farm and then write their own books about farm life. They proofread their stories using editing checklists and exchange their paper...
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Farm Animals
First graders conduct research about farm animals and what it is like to live on a farm. They explore a variety of websites and complete an online WebQuest. They select a farm animal, and write a report about their animal's...
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Pioneer Farm Cooking
Students explore pioneer farm life and the types of cooking and ingredients available. They recreate a pioneer version of a sno-cone and discuss why crushed ice was used more often than snow in this recipe.
Wessels Living History Farm
Wessels Living History Farm
The Wessels Living History Farm of York County, Nebraska, offers a look at what it was like to live on a Great Plains farm in the 1920s. The farm's attractive and well organized website includes interviews with people who remember life...
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: The Chicken Pen
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a literary text about a little boy who I learning to live on a farm and answer questions on comprehension, narration, main idea, vocabulary, and more. Links to a paired text and paired...
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Usda for Kids
The United States Department of Agriculture home page for kids. Links to many activities and learning sites.
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Farming in the 1920s
Experience what farming was like in Nebraska in the 1920s. Many farms lacked electricity, indoor plumbing, refrigerators, and other conveniences enjoyed by city dwellers. Stories, pictures, and videos make the history of rural 1920s...
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Farming & Rural Life in the 1950s & 60s
During the 1950s and 1960s, farmers had serious challenges but those who stayed made pretty good money due to agricultural advancements.
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Farming in the 1930s
During the hard economic times of the 1930s, farm families turned to low-cost entertainment such as barn dances. By listening to personal stories, discover what farm life was like during the Great Depression.
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Farming in the 1940s: Wwii Causes a Revolution in Farming
Because of World War II, life changed for farmers in the 1940s. Many farmers left the farm for the cities or to serve in the military, new technologies were developed, and equipment improved making the work in fields easier and quicker.
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Farmers' Museum: Harvest of History: History of New York State Argriculture
Site compares and contrasts a farming village of 1845 to that of the present day. Students can make their own video online using clips, narrative, and music supplied by the museum.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moomilk: Adventure Into Dairy Industry
Intriguing site into the world of the dairy industry. Virtual tour of dairy farm, games, question and answer section, as well as recipes can all be found here.
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The Virtual Vine: Old Mac Donald's Farm Theme Unit
This site is a farm unit filled with songs, activities, projects, bulletin board ideas, picture book suggestions, and much more.
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Kids Farm: Home
With pictures, games, and more, Kids Farm teaches younger students about farmers and farm animals.