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About Sheep

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study sheep ranching practices and wool gathering. In this agriculture lesson, students discuss sheep ranching and construct a sheep book of information and pictures. Students color diagrams and fill in 3 blanks.
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A Common Thread

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected agriculture.
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Australian Products Resource Page

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Australian products worksheet, students study the examples of agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and trade products of Australia. There are no questions to accompany this resource.
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Cows, Worms, and Compost

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners study decomposition. In this decomposition lesson, students discuss the background information about decomposition. Learners then complete the 'Chew It Twice' worksheet.
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Food Travels and Preservation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study food processing and distribution. In this food processing lesson, 4th graders investigate various methods of food preservation. Students study methods of food distribution.
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Lee Yick: Fighting Racism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the 14th Amendment, then review and analyze a Supreme Court brief. There was much racism exhibited toward the Chinese immigrants by the European Americans; this came in the form of institutional racism and mob...
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Influence of Geography on the Migration of Virginians

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study how geography influenced the westward migration of Virginians. They review the settlement patterns of early Virginians before discussing reasons why people move away from an area. Looking at maps, they determine how...
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New York Earns Title: Empire State

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the Erie Canal and New York state. They design a three-day vacation itinerary using tourism sites, which highlight historical facts and include the modern remains of the New York Canal system.
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Reconstruction on Life in Virginia

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the life style of Virginians during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War. They examine how the infrastructure, the economy, and the agricultural status of Virginia and the other Confederate states changed...
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DECODING BOROBUDUR

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the example of the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, assess the possible meaning conveyed by Borobudur, explore how ideas travel and the process of syncretism, and appreciate how and why Salindra leaders in Java...
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Science Excursion: Cover Mapping Land

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students study remotely sensed images and topographic maps to classify land cover types in their watershed area. They take samples in the watershed area to interpret the images.
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Afghanistan in ruins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students think about and internalize how they would help to rebuild a country. They study the meaning of global interdependence and why rich countries help poor countries. They also explore different types of international aid and...
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Exploring Indiana's Natural Resources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the European exploration of the Midwest, focusing on Indiana. They map the path explorers took, comparing the British with the French. They research why the explorers stopped...
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A Variety of Very Safe Veggies

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study viruses and bacteria that can contaminate vegetables. They examine how vegetables can be preserved and what farmers might do to keep vegetables safe. They examine with pickling as a way to keep vegetable preserved safely.
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Sustainability

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of natural resources. They participate in a simulation project to see possible uses. They use the internet to study how Hacienda Verde is used as a model for others for sustainable coffee crops.
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Field Crops in the Agro-ecosystem

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how to apply ecological analysis to cropping systems.  In this agro-ecosystem lesson students study management practices including soil and fertility. 
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Where is Rice Grown?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a timeline of the development of rice as an important crop. In this agricultural history lesson plan, 5th graders read about the history behind why rice was grown and where it is grown. Students demonstrate their...
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Ecology: Why Are Rice Fields Suitable Habitats for Birds?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the uses for rice by reading about the habitats of certain birds.  In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders research birds from the Gulf Coast and California and their reasons for living in rice fields....
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Helpful Microorganisms

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study how some microorganisms are helpful and practical in foods. They work with microorganism in a number of food, such as yeast in bread and yogurt.
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Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the story read to them and explain the legend of the Indian Paintbrush. They study Indian sign language of 4 different topics and create a sentence using the sign lang. they just learned.
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Food Safety Teamwork

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils examine the different members of food safety teams and their role in the food safety cycle. They study how these teams work together to keep our food safe.
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Pancakes!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore dietary habits by completing a cooking activity in class. In this breakfast preparation lesson, 2nd graders read several books about pancakes and maple syrup. Students utilize a wheat kit to understand the...
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Food Safety at the Grocery Store

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the connection between food spoilage and temperature control. They determine the difference between expiration, sell-by, and use by date on food. They investigate food safety practices to look for when food shopping.
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Norman Borlaug, Hunger Fighter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study Norman Borlaug. In this reading and math lesson, students research Norman Borlaug's work and write a narrative interview with Borlaug. Students complete a variety of activities using wheat stalks.