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So -- What's Happening Here, On This Old Christmas Tree Farm?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students review their prior knowledge on biomes and ecosystems. At a local Christmas tree farm, they work together in groups to identify the changes occuring in the area. They participate in solving a mystery in which they determine the...
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Catch Up On Tomato Technology

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the ways in which technological advances have benefited tomatoes as a commodity. In a small group, students review information related to the selective breeding and genetic engineering of tomatoes. Groups compose a...
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Many Roles of a Farmer

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine photographs of a women and man farmer. Using circle and hat cutouts, they write down what each farmer does while wearing a different hat. As a class, they discuss the importance of a farmer having all of the skills they...
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Understanding the Law of Supply and Demand

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars examine the concept of supply and demand. They interpret the law of supply and demand and discuss the law. Students identify and list the factors of supply and demand. They discuss and recognize the impact of farm support...
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Settlement Search

For Students 4th - 9th
In this North Dakota Heritage Center worksheet, students explore the settlement of North Dakota through its statehood as they read several brief selections and respond to 24 question as they look at exhibits.
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Farm Pictures

For Teachers K
Students paint farm animals. In this farm animal lesson, students paint pictures of farm animals during one thirty minute session. They cut out and glue the pictures on a picture of a farm which they also painted in the second session.
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Field Crops in the Food System

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete activities related to food production and distribution. In this agriculture lesson, students read and discuss the crops grown in Iowa and Wisconsin and the ways the crops are used. They complete activities related to...
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Real People, Real Farms: Case Studies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine sustainable fruit and vegetable production.  In this agriculture lesson students apply what they learn to real life situations. 
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Barn: Print and Color

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this word recognition activity, students trace the word "barn", write the word independently, and color the picture of the barn.
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Farm: Print and Color

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "farm", write the word independently, and color the picture of a farm.
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What proportion of rough rice is prepared into consumable rice?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find the percentages of rough rice that can be eaten. In this percentage lesson, 5th graders look at 100 lbs. of rough rice and see the steps needed before it can become the white rice sold in stores. They find the...
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Favorite Foods

For Teachers K
Students explore human health by reading agricultural books. In this dietary habit lesson, students discuss the foods we eat everyday and read two books about our human diets. Students identify the uses our body has for food and identify...
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Where Do Your Veggies Grow?

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the origins of vegetables. In this Science lesson, 1st graders identify where fruits and vegetables come from. Students describe how people utilize plants.
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Exploding Cheeseburger

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders identify the importance in eating a variety of healthy food. Students explain what makes a healthy diet.
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Source Search

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils discuss the sources of items they use everyday. In this social studies lesson, students sort pictures of items used everyday by their source. Pupils participate in a source relay.
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The King of Ranches

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this The King of Ranches worksheet, students watch the video The King of Ranches and fill in the blanks to sentences about it. Students complete 11 sentences.
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A Different Breed

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this yaks worksheet, students watch the video A Different Breed about yaks by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 6 questions.
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Musk Oxen Farm

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this Musk Oxen Farm worksheet, learners watch the video Musk Oxen Farm by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 5 questions.
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Southern Strawberries

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this Southern Strawberries worksheet, young scholars watch the America's Heartland video Southern Strawberries and fill in the blanks to sentences about it. Students complete 7 sentences.
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Kiwifruit

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this Kiwi worksheet, young scholars watch the America's Heartland video Kiwifruit and fill in the blanks to sentences about it. Students complete 7 sentences.
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Mandarin Oranges

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this Mandarin Oranges worksheet, students watch the America's Heartland video Mandarin Oranges and answer short answer questions and fill in the blanks to sentences about it. Students complete 9 sentences.
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From Tree To Table

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this From Tree To Table worksheet, students watch the video From Tree To Table by America's Heartland and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 7 questions.
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Animal Farm Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms that are in the word search. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Trace The French Fry

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
How does locally grown produce sold at a farmer's market compare to a more complex industrial system in the way they each affect the environment, people, and the economy? Pupils explore the different types of food systems and how they...

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