General Farming Lessons: 6-8
Crop Swap: Rotating Crops for Sustainability
Students will learn about crop rotation, one important tool farmers use to sustain the soil and maximize crop health. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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Exploring Types of Seeds: Monocots & Dicots
Students will identify the parts of a seed, learn about germination, and compare the growth of monocots and dicots. Content Areas: Science, Literacy, ELA
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Farm Crops and Animals Logic Puzzle
In this activity, students will learn about farm crops and animals then use an elimination grid to solve a puzzle. Content Areas: Math, Literacy, ELA
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Illinois Agricultural Commodity Income
Students will learn about Illinois commodities income while using graph interpretation and basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and using large numbers. Content Areas: Math, Literacy, ELA
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Lubricants, Viscosity and Machines
Students will utilize the scientific method as they test the viscosity of household liquids at various temperatures. Content Areas: Science, Literacy, ELA
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Machine Logic Puzzle
In this activity, students will learn about machines, then use an elimination grid to solve a puzzle. Content Area: Math
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Peanut Production
Students will learn about the global popularity of the peanut by interpreting tables and maps. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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