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It's all In the Package

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the concept of reducing solid waste and how it relates to product packaging. They read about and evaluate the packaging decisions of two major U.S. corporations, develop a t-chart comparing the pros and cons of various...
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Picture Perfect Pyramid

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the concept of the food pyramid. The instructional activity includes background information for the teacher to lecture students about the food pyramid. They construct a model of the pyramid using cereal boxes. The...
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Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine why scientists classify living organisms. They list and classify items they buy at the grocery store, sort and classify leaves, explore various websites, and write a biography of Carolus Linnaeus.
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Proteins from Plants to People

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students participate in a scientific activity to identify the building blocks for proteins (amino acids) that are needed to grow. They identify foods that contain proteins, how they are digested and rearrange the building blocks. They...
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WHO CARES FOR THE LAND?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the importance of natural resources. They are given copies of the story, "Who Cares For The Land," and students follow along as the teacher reads it. Students identify the key points in the story. (Soil, water and air...
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Stopping Decay

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students review reasons why teeth are necessary, define tooth decay, discuss and list ways to prevent tooth decay, name at least two foods that promote dental health, watch video Tooth Wisdom, and complete worksheet Tooth Healthy Snacks.
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Skeletons

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students investigate the human skeletal system. Students read factual paragraphs with details about the bones in the human body and in some other species as well. Students complete a crossword puzzle.
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Carbohydrates and Fats Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this carbohydrates and fats worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by figuring out the vocabulary words associated with 19 clues given.
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Cloning

For Students 5th - 6th
In this opinions of cloning usage worksheet, students read phrases of what cloning should be used for and check their opinions in columns yes, not sure, no, only in certain situations, and never.
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We All Scream for Ice Cream

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the freezing point depression of water while making ice cream. In this colligative properties lesson plan, students make ice cream using ice, salt and water to freeze milk and sugar. They measure the temperature of...
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Get to Know Glass

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students learn about the properties of glass. In this making and molding glass instructional activity, students participate in an experiment where they will learn how glass is created and how it is shaped to create bottles and jars. ...
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Life In the Soil: Home Sweet Home: Red Worms

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this soil worksheet, students complete 2 pages about the importance of soil in plant growth. Students read about red worms and answer 2 questions about composting. Students fill out a chart with their observations of plants planted in...
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Eating Our Way to a Healthy Body: Classifying Foods

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners examine the major food groups. In this classifying foods lesson, students discover the 5 food groups as they read books and play games. Learners then sort foods into the appropriate food groups
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Soil, Designing the Small Farm of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the history of farming. In this environmental farming lesson plan, students explore the web and complete a variety of activities in order to understand the necessity of local, sustainable, and small farms for the future....
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Dietary Fiber

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the different types of fiber and their benefits.  In this investigative lesson plan students find good sources of fiber in different foods. 
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Ag in My Community; Agriculture

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students build knowledge about agriculture as it relates to their communities' commodities.  In this agriculture lesson, students brainstorm about conditions in their community with regards to growing different types of crops. Students...
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Bovine Oversteps Boundaries

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read about Grady, the Silo Cow and analyze the parts of a news story.  For this news article lesson, 6th graders discuss writing for different purposes.  Students discover the characteristics of a strong headline.  Students...
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Compost and Composting Experiments

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the composting process through a variety of experiments. In this ecology lesson, students discuss the benefits of composting. They examine how compost affect plant growth.
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Learning About Composting

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students can create a compost pile to learn about the decomposition process.
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Benefits of Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th
Various aspects about the impact of biotechnology in our everyday lives, and many examples of its application are given in these slides. Designed with multiple fonts, the style should be appealing to youth.
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Real People, Real Farms: Case Studies of Animal Agriculture

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore sustainable animal production. In this agriculture lesson, students examine how animal production is managed in the US and world. They apply this knowledge to real life situations by evaluating the sustainability of a...
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Fur, Feathers and Fins

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the stages between growing the animal and buying it at the grocery store.  In food system instructional activity students study the role that animal products have on nutrition and study animal agriculture. 
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How Do Foods Help Our Bodies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the specific elements found in food that keep us healthy.  For this healthy eating lesson, students identify proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins as part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation....
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Alkaline-Earth Metals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  In this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 

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