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Weighing in on Egg Labels, Supply, and Demand

  • Lesson
  • Grades 9 – 12

Students will apply a basic understanding of the laws of supply and demand, learn about different types of egg laying farms, and recognize the impact labeling has on consumer choices.

Journey 2050 Level 1

Journey 2050 Lesson 1: Sustainable Agriculture (Grades 6-8)

  • Lesson
  • Grades 6 – 8

Students will explore the core question, “How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?” as they discover what sustainable agriculture is and how it is critical to securing a stable food supply and future for a growing population.

soybean seedlings growing in hydroponic solution in a test tube

Test Tube Hydroponics (Grades 3-5)

  • Lesson
  • Grades 3 – 5

Investigate the importance of nutrients for plant growth and discover how plants grow without soil by growing and observing plants in a test tube hydroponic system.

Science and Poetry with Almonds

  • Lesson
  • Grades 3 – 5

Students explore the almond tree life cycle including tree dormancy, pollination, bloom, and kernel development of an almond.

Growing Almonds: Fact or Opinion

  • Lesson
  • Grades 3 – 5

Students investigate the process of getting almonds from farm to table and distinguish the difference between facts and opinions as they explore about each stage and season of almond growth.

Bunches of Berries

  • Lesson
  • Grades 3 – 5

Students investigate a variety of berries, discover how and where they are grown, and explore their nutritional benefits.

robotic arm picking small tomato

Robots in High-Tech Farming (Grades 6-8)

  • Lesson
  • Grades 6 – 8

Students discover the four main components of robots, explore how robots are used in agriculture, and program and operate a robot to address a farming challenge.

robotic arm picking small tomato

Robots in High-Tech Farming (Grades 3-5)

  • Lesson
  • Grades 3 – 5

Students discover the four main components of robots, explore how robots are used in agriculture, and program and operate a robot to address a farming challenge.

Homegrown in Your State: Fruits and Vegetables

  • Lesson
  • Grades K – 2

Students explore their state's specialty crops, discover how food gets from the farm to the table, and discuss the importance of eating fruits and vegetables every day.