Into the Outdoors: Cattle in the Environment

Open this lesson by reading together about primary and secondary batteries (such as nickel-cadmium cells), problems they can cause in the environment, and how humans can minimize the damage. Afterward, little ones examine a collection of...

A video exploring the nutrients found in beef. Also included on the site is a lesson plan for teachers to use to view the video in the classroom. [3:24]

A four part video segment on how proper nutrition should include beef, how beef is processed, and the science behind cattle raising. Videos explore how lean beef is a good source of nutrients. They will also show how beef is processed...

Understand the process by which cattle is raised, processed and sold to ensure that beef is safe for consumers to eat. This video shows students how cattle is treated, slaughtered, and packaged properly. Site also includes a lesson plan...

Learn about the changes that have taken place in the dairy farming industry over the past 200 years with this four part video segment. Video explores how science and technology has changed the industry. Site also includes lesson plans...

A collection of four video clips that discuss wetlands. Through these video clips understand the importance of wetlands to our environment, different species of animals, and food production. Also learn about biodiversity, water cycle,...

Learn about the dynamic forest ecosystem with these four short videos. Videos discuss how the forest is constantly changing and how it maintains its function in the ever changing ecosystem. Site also includes a lesson plan for monitoring...

Take a journey with early explorers, sea-faring merchants, ancient Oriental cultures, and American inventors to learn the history of soybeans. This video will explore how the most important crop in human history became the soybean. Site...

A four part vide segment, that explores photosynthesis all the way up the food chain to show how the "chemistry of dairy science directly relates to the chemistry of life". The video explores using the scientific method to test...

A video investigating the history of the soybean industry. Explore how Henry Ford developed industrial products to grow the soybean industry in the United States. Also included on the site is a lesson plan for teachers to use to view the...