Could the history of bread really be interesting? Yes, it could! An informational text gives scholars wheat production background from 8,000 years ago, discussing different types of bread and the current industry in Oklahoma. Learners...

Students explore wheat. In this bread making instructional activity, students make their own loaf of bread and discover the history behind wheat. They work in pairs to follow step-by-step instructions for making the bread. This...

Students cook rolled pancakes and practice  culinary skills that promote an integration in a variety of foods.  In this cooking lesson plan, students develop the skill of properly measuring and mixing ingredients . Students...

Students read and discuss origin of cereal, use pieces of cereal made from grains grown in Oklahoma to play counting game, name their favorite breakfast cereal, guess which grains are used to make their favorite cereals, and read...

Apply food selection and preparation guidelines related to quick breads, rice, grains, and pasta. National Standard 14.3.3 Identify basic cooking techniques related rice, grains, and pasta Identify examples of quick breads: muffins,...

An engaging, and interesting lesson of types of bread found around the world awaits your charges. In it, learners compare and contrast manjy types of breads that come from cultures all over the globe. They utilize worksheets embedded in...

Students discuss the benefits of eating whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students compare samples of whole grain food products. They recommend ways on how to incorporate whole grains in their family diet.

Young scholars develop career awareness and skill building for job performance. After completing an inventory of interests and skills, students link their career choice to a the agricultural components contained in their choice. Thy...

Offer your youngsters an extra helping of nutritional knowledge and healthy tips with this resource, which centers around the MyPlate nutritional guide and offers three "courses" of plans and worksheets on the food groups and the...

Students, while reviewing an extensive vocabulary list on the board, identify basic food groups with the help of picture cards. As a group, they create a collage of healthy and unhealthy foods using pictures from magazines and newspapers.

Pupils read about bread. In this lesson studying bread, students read about the history of bread and it's significance around the world. Pupils identify the three main crops used to make bread and ten common types of bread from different...

Fourth graders investigate how cereal is produced. For this agricultural lesson, 4th graders discuss where ingredients in cereal come from. Students use picture cards to identify the steps in producing cereal.

Students study and discuss the paintings of different foods. In this food lesson plan, students read about paintings that are of treats, banquets, feasts, arrangements, and more, and then make cookies.

This lesson focuses on making bread, but also spends some time on the origins of wheat. In order to make the bread, each class member receives a kit full of the materials they will need. Included here is a detailed list of instructions...

Third graders explore why rice is good for our bodies. For this nourishment lesson, 3rd graders review the food pyramid and discuss serving sizes. Students discuss the different ways rice is used in food. Students use uncooked rice to...

Young readers access prior knowledge of how wheat becomes bread. Using "The Little Red Hen" story, learners make predictions of the events. Extension activities include singing a song about the story and making a list of...

Students create a "water web" to illustrate the interdependence among water users and producers. They distinguish between direct and indirect uses of water; illustrate the interconnectedness of water users in a community; and demonstrate...

Students create pictures using white and whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and cornmeal while learning the different types of grains used to make breads.

Learners comprehend and apply concepts of data analysis and distributions by observing modes of transportation for food and fiber products. They are given an activity sheet "On the Lookout for Agriculture." Students discuss the discuss...

Students explore nutrition by completing a group activity. In this balanced meal lesson, students identify the five food groups and discuss their favorite foods from each group. Students utilize illustrations to fill in a fictional plate...

Fourth graders take a closer look at the foods they eat and the nutritional value of each. This lesson helps them see why foods are grouped together the way they are and what types of nutrition are provided by these food groups. They...

Students examine each level of the food pyramid and how many servings they should consume during the day. They study the important nutrients associated with each category of the food pyramid.

Students examine the basics of starch and how it is used in food. For this photosynthesis lesson students experiment with variables that affect starch production in photosynthesis.

Students study a number of food products and anticipate which are derived from Kansas crops. They make a list of words associated with the food stuffs and graph the results.