Lessons

Students categorize plants into groups, describe what plants need for healthy growth, and start their own garden by planting seeds inside a cup.

Students determine that although plants and people obtain nutrients differently, they both need proper amounts of nutrients to grow and be healthy.

Students observe the growth and development of seeds and explore what conditions are necessary for seeds to germinate.

Students explore the numerous career opportunities involved in the dairy industry and solve real world math problems related to specific careers within the industry.

Students plant seeds, make considerations about which conditions affect plant growth, design and conduct experiments using a problem-solving process, and compare and contrast to understand the parameters which influence the health and growth of living things.

Students explore simple and complex machines and discover how they are used in agriculture.

Students use simple machines to examine the relationships between force and motion, complete a science journal, and participate in group activities to demonstrate the use of simple machines.

Students demonstrate rain drop splash (splash erosion) and determine its impact on bare soil by visually identifying types of erosion.

Students make observations about historic tools used on a dairy farm to store and process milk into cheese and butter.

Students observe the growth of Indian corn and popcorn seeds, observe similarities and differences between the two varieties, and discuss heredity.

Students explore different types of weather and discover how weather conditions can impact farms.