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General Farming Lessons

PK-2 Lessons
3-5 Lessons
6-8 Lessons
9-12 Lessons
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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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

Exploring Types of Seeds: Monocots & Dicots
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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6-8 Lessons

3-5 Lessons

Farm Crops and Animals Logic Puzzle
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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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

Illinois Agricultural Commodity Income
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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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

Lubricants, Viscosity and Machines
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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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

Machine Logic Puzzle
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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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

Peanut Production
Simple and Complex Machines

Students will identify simple and complex machines as they analyze a variety of household, classroom, and farm items. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA

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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

Simple and Complex Machines
Simple Machines, Complex Inventions

Let students’ creativity shine as they learn about simple and complex machines. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA

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6-8 Lessons

Simple Machines, Complex Inventions
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