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Agriculture in the Classroom

A Holiday Tradition: Which Christmas Tree Will You Choose?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Different varieties of Christmas trees provide an interesting way to combine social studies, science, math, and technology. Class members not only research the history of the Christmas tree holiday tradition, they compare and...
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Curated OER

Poets of Christmas Past

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the meanings of Christmas by reading an op-ed. As a class, they then create a sequel to the poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," in which "Mamma" tells a story about the history of Christmas.
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Curated OER

Logs of Straw: Dendocronology

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Pupils investigate the age of trees by analyzing tree rings.  In this dendocronology lesson plan, students examine sample images of tree rings and identify their age by the amount of rings.  Pupils complete a chart identifying...
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Curated OER

Creating and Preserving a Tradition

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students explore folk art and tradition. They work in small groups and produce an essay about folk art or traditions practiced in their community. Students discuss the creation and preservation of a tradition. They discuss various...
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Curated OER

Illustrating and Writing a Short Story

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use their art materials to go outside and draw a picture of a scene. They can also write down specific notes in a small spiral notebook about the scene they want to remember so they can write their stories. They complete their...