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LET'S TRADE

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The students will become familiar with the methods used to trade agricultural products between countries.1. Allow students to research the trade embargoes the United States has imposed on other countries. 2. Use encyclopedias and...
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to the food groups on the food pyramid. Individually, they draw pictures of their favorite foods and identify which food group it belongs. To end the lesson, they discuss the importance of eating a variety...
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Classroom Composting

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe and describe the cyclic nature of life. They identify and appreciate the importance of a balanced ecosystem. Finally, students compare and contrast biodegradable and non-biodegradable resources in nature and describe the...
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Weaving on Straw Looms

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students experience the basic technique of weaving and comprehend further the way a loom would work. They create "fabric" similar to that which the Appalachian people wove. Students warp the threads that are strung on the loom to prepare...
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Agriculture & Irrigation Research Projects

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students one of the following topics to research regarding Idaho's agriculture. They may write a report about cattle or sheep as to why people raise them and what they are used for. They may also research cowboy life or cattle brands.
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Spring Harvest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in a instructional activity that is interested in the foods related to the season of Spring. They conduct research using a variety of resources while creating menus to match the regions of The United States. Students...
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Slurrp

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this agriculture worksheet, students find the facts needed to construct a website focused around giving information about products that are made from corn.
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Sanitarium Times

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students learn about the Sanitarium Times as they look into how they lived, what they ate, how they were entertained, etc... In this Sanitarium Times lesson, the students do research and create papers as well as look for living members...
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Journaling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore journal writing. In this writing lesson, students are given writing prompts such as "how the choices I make affect our water quality?" and use critical writing skills to express their feelings in a journal. There are...
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Compost Tag

For Teachers K - 5th
Students identify biodegradable items. In this environmental lesson, students participate in a game of tag. A student's name is called out along with a biodegradable item and the student is tossed a ball.
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Science in Your Shopping Cart

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research the use of science in food production in the United States. In this science and food lesson, students visit a specific website to learn about the science used in various food products for United States consumption.
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Cows, Worms, and Compost

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study decomposition. In this decomposition lesson, students discuss the background information about decomposition. Students then complete the 'Chew It Twice' worksheet.
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The Letter Qq

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities to examine the uses for the letter Q. In this letter theme lesson, students complete arts and crafts, language arts, math, physical education, music, science, home economics, social studies, and...
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Eating for Your Future

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science lesson, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.
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Adolescence: Springboard to Lifelong Bone Health

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss bone health. In this health lesson, students talk about foods and activities that can foster strong bones. Students explore ways to defeat obstacles to bone health.
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National Dairy Council: Nutrition Explorations Educator's Guide

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site gives a wealth of resources for teaching about nutrition in an elementary school classroom. It has worksheets, lesson plans, online activities, and more.
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Uen: Balanced Diet

For Teachers 2nd
In this lesson, 2nd graders will learn about the components of a balanced diet. Students will analyze charts and then self-report their own foods in categories. Several fiction and nonfiction books are listed as additional resources.

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