Sixth graders read and discuss background and vocabulary. They use the background to develop a flow chart showing the movement of food from farm to table and work independently or in groups to complete an activity. They then use Internet...

In this measurement conversion worksheet, students solve and complete 35 different problems. First, they read the passage and determine if they could have passed the examination described. Then, students find how much processed rice a...

Sarah Stewart’s The Gardener and Food from Farms by Nancy Dickmann display the importance of community farms. After reading these short picture books, class members draw connections between farms and the food we eat each day. As a...

Read up on farming and ranching and connect this information to your learners' lives. After reading, send class members home to fill out a family tree and trace their family history, focusing on farming and ranching backgrounds. Once...

Students examine the role of the modern farmer through an interactive CD. Once they identify the role of farmers, they create typical farm schedules using math skills. In this lesson about Alaska agricultural products, students explore...

Students explore the effects that Fair Trade can have on the poverty among cocoa farmers. They identify the benefits of joining cooperatives for the farmers and complete a worksheet with their findings.

Students brainstorm which tools farmers can control and why. They discuss how to conserve water, air and soil. They discuss the role of farmers and how they feed the world.

In this "er" ending worksheet, 3rd graders print two lines of the words her, farmer, and teacher. They draw a picture of a farmer and teacher in boxes at the bottom of the page.

In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of two farmers with their machinery. Students read the story starter and finish the story on the primary lines.

In this tracing words activity, students study the pictures of various jobs and then trace the matching words: boss, employee, carpenter, farmer, singer, and clerk.

In this social studies word search worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to the Indus Valley Civilization. There are 17 words located in the puzzle.

For this transportation worksheet, students identify and define 3 types of transportation and the driver behind each one. They draw a line from each driver to the correct vehicle that they drive.

Students explore conflict resolution techniques. They develop strong conflict resolution techniques and create a peaceful classroom environment that promotes learning. Students teach others in the community about how to create peace.

This lesson combines math, visual arts, and language arts activities that all focus on the making, and baling of hay. The activities can be adjusted to address different age ranges. Most of the activities focus on gaining...

Did you know that California produces two thirds of the fruits and nuts consumed in the United States? That it produces almost one third of the vegetables? Did you know that scientists warn that California is facing the onset of a...

Use this cross-curricular history lesson to work on your students' informational writing skills. After listening to songs and stories related to Sultana, they engage in a several activities to boost their understanding of slavery and...

Readers make personal connections to Saturday Market by Patricia Grossman and answer comprehension questions while reading the book. Comparing and contrasting the different characters in a Venn diagram leads to a kinesthetic...

Don't just use this as an extra credit assignment! The two scenarios on this handout give microbiology hopefuls an opportunity to practice critical-thinking skills. They apply their knowledge of cellular respiration and the products of...

Great information, images, and wonderful higher-order thinking questions await your class. They'll discuss, consider, and examine multiple factors related to the Dust Bowl. A cross-media comparison is made between the historical events...

Students explore the the benefits and problems associated with a barter system in the Colonies and trace its relationship to the development of interdependence that this system creates. An experience of bartering is created in this lesson.

This unit of lessons is designed for 7th through 9th graders. They are introduced to the world of agriculture and the genetic research and various technologies that are associated with agriculture. Pupils work together to come up with a...

Students explore crystals through the story Snowflake Bentley and then create crystal pictures of their own. In this interdisciplinary lesson, they create a crystal web chart on chart paper, design artificial snowflakes, and write poems...

After studying the reasons settlers entered the New World, primary learners try to persuade others to enter this new land. Class members present their arguments in a variety of ways including posters, writings, and charts. Richly...

An online Sim City type game from the BBC website guides students to complete a World Food Programme mission. They investigate the causes and of hunger in different parts of the world and then research a particular region's hunger...