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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Agriculture - It Doesn't Just Happen

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the role of the US Department of Agriculture. In this United States Agriculture lesson plan, 6th graders create maps with sites and specialty areas. Students create a presentation on the topic they were given to...
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Economic Research Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has mounds of economic data for students to use as economic research. Data, focusing on agriculture, is compiled for each state. Topics are broken down for easy use and access.
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US Department of Agriculture

China's Agricultural Water Policy Reforms [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"This report documents the problem of water scarcity in parts of northern China and describes China's agricultural water management policies as well as reforms underway to encourage water conservation." (USDA) (PDF Format)
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Alabama Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Alabama climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Alaska Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Alaska climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Arkansas Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Arkansas climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Iowa Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Iowa Agriculture [PDF]
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Kansas Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn facts about agricultural industry of Kansas as well as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Louisiana Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn facts about the agricultural industry of Louisiana, including climate, soil, crops, and animals. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Maine Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A terrific site for learning about the agricultural industry. Easy-to-understand, bulleted facts on Maine climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Mississippi Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Mississippi climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Missouri Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Missouri climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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US Department of Agriculture

China's Food and Agriculture: Issues for the 21st Cent.

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of reports published but the United States Department of Agriculture in April of 2002 (in PDF format) from the USDA that covers "China's food consumption, marketing, international trade, agricultural policy, transportation...
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Agriculture in the Classroom

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about agriculture and agricultural practice in America. You can explore specific states or issues that are national in scope. The "Growing a Nation" page helps you understand the role of the American farm in westward expansion.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Virginia State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Indiana Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn facts about the agricultural industry of Indiana such as its climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Minnesota Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Minnesota climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the USDA's dietary guidelines. Also, an overall introduction to the guidelines and links to additional information about nutrition.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Ag Classroom: Teen Scene

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners explore science, agriculture, applied technology, and social studies. The resource consists of science fair ideas, facts, career information, and learning games.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Iowa from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Arizona Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the agricultural industry in Arizona. Find bulleted facts on the Arizona climate, soil characteristics, crops grown, and animals raised.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Maryland Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry in Maryland. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Alabama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Alabama from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.