After reading an article on the alfalfa leafcutting bee, learners chart its characteristics alongside those of the honeybee. Then they draw the leafcutter lifecycle. The article provides fascinating reading when studying the role of...

Students examine the effects of pests on other organisms, crops, and the environment. they construct an insect observation chamber and discover how some insects can be pests in some situations and beneficial in others. They write "pest...

Students understand that some plants grow better with other plants. In this companion planting lesson, students observe the "three sisters" growing system used by the Native Americans. Students understand that small gardens grow better...

In this agriculture worksheet, students read the pages related to the discovery and practice of alternative ways of producing new crops. Then the graphic organizer is filled out for each idea.

In this IPM inspection worksheet, students complete a chart observing the phenological events that are observed at each stage of various plants' development.

Students examine various agriculture careers, both direct and indirect, related to crop production and distribution. In this food production lesson, students role play the processing chain in which crops move from producer to processor...

Fifth graders discover the uses for rice by reading about the habitats of certain birds.  In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders research birds from the Gulf Coast and California and their reasons for living in rice fields....

This site provides insight into the world of insects and gardening. While some insects are considered pests, some are quite beneficial to plants. Learn which plants are known for attracting and sustaining beneficial insects.

The ANCP site contains information on the history and current research of biological control. This site features profiles of beneficial insects and ANBP events.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the role of chemistry in agriculture, in both beneficial and harmful ways.