Pumpkins... Not Just For Halloween (Grades 3-5)
Students estimate the size and weight of pumpkins, sprout pumpkin seeds, and make pumpkin pie in a bag.
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A "Sour" Subject
Students investigate the growth and production of citrus fruits and use observation and mathematical computation to compare and contrast grapefruits and lemons.
Dark Days
Students examine the modern and historical importance of soil erosion in Utah and on the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl.
Caring for the Land
Students explain why people have different opinions regarding soil management and identify cause and effect relationships relating to agriculture and the environment.
Aquaculture Adventures
Students investigate a variety of aquaculture food products, discover how and where they are grown and raised, and explore their nutritional benefits.
Farming for Energy
Students identify renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and investigate how farms can produce renewable energy.
What's on MyPlate? (Grades 3-5)
Students explore what it means to eat a healthy diet by comparing the foods they typically eat in a day with the recommendations of MyPlate.
Desktop Greenhouses (Grades 3-5)
Students investigate the importance of light to plants by creating a desktop greenhouse investigation and exploring the process of photosynthesis.
Vegetables: Tops and Bottoms
Students investigate a variety of vegetables, discover how and where they are grown, and explore their nutritional benefits.
Energy's Journey from Farm to You
Students discover how plants use energy from the sun to change air and water into matter needed for growth. Using dairy cows as an example, students investigate how animals obtain energy from the plants they eat to produce milk for human consumption. Further exploration is facilitated by a live virtual visit to a dairy farm or the option of viewing a pre-recorded virtual dairy farm tour.
Pigs on the Farm (Grades 3-5)
Students explore the basic needs of animals and create a model of a modern pig barn that will help farmers meet the needs of animals.
Get Popping!
Students discover how popcorn is grown and explore the phenomenon of how popcorn pops.