In this North Dakota Heritage Center activity, 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.

In this animal names worksheet, students analyze 15 pictures of common farm animals. Using a word bank, students write the name of each animal under the correct picture.

First graders use this Web Quest to find out about 6 different farm animals. They explore what each animal eats and what food humans get from each animal. They study about are pigs, sheep, goats, horses, cows, and chickens.

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...

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...

Students combine their knowledge of genetics, farming and nutrition to design a genetically engineered food. Students focus on how the food will be improved, how it differs from the original product, what types of modifications will be...

Students observe pictures of farm animals and name the animals. They match the animals to their offspring in a number of matching activities.

High schoolers examine the public controversy between the use of public natural areas for economic activities by viewing video clips, researching on the Internet, and calculating sustainable land.

Students identify animals found on farms. They create a farm picture using KidPix Software. They can combine their pictures to create a class book on farm animals. They can use graphic pictures from clipart to decorate the cover of the...

In this farm animals worksheet, students write or draw the necessary things their chosen farm animal needs. There are no directions on the page.

Students explore animal characteristics by reading animal stories in class. In this sheep habitat lesson, students identify the uses for sheep in our agricultural based society and the importance of wool in our economy. Students read...

In this farm KWL worksheet, students record information on this graphic organizer. Students write what they know, want to learn and have learned about farms.

In this farm animals instructional activity, students compare and contrast farm animals and home pets on a Venn diagram. Students write notes about the way they are the same and different.

In this social studies worksheet, students discover how early frontier settlers in Virginia planted and raised their crops. Students read an information paragraph and answer 5 questions.

Second graders listen to the book, Pigaroom carefully. They create lists of animals that may be on the farm and then write their own books about farm life. They proofread their stories using editing checklists and exchange their paper...

First graders conduct research about farm animals and what it is like to live on a farm. They explore a variety of websites and complete an online WebQuest. They select a farm animal, and write a report about their animal's...

Students are introduced to the types of animals on a farm and what happens on farm daily. As a class, they brainstorm a list of words that start with the letter f. They use the internet to view photos and listen to the sounds the animals...

Students investigate the technology that is used to harvest apples as a crop. They look at examples of past and present machines. The information is used as inspiration for creating their own device to pick and harvest apples for mass...

Students play the role of an agricultural consultant. In groups, they develop ideas for an effective irrigation system for the new farm in Alaska. They report their ideas and findings to the class and complete a budget sheet for their...

Students investigate the controversial issue of genetic engineering. They research the pros and cons of such technology and apply it to creating new plants or crops for the area of Alaska. Students think of new types of animals and draw...

Students investigate the concept of how the earth is segmented into different parts. They use an apple as a model to display the different layers. The apple is divided into different fractions by being cut into different size pieces.

Pupils investigate the type of foods that are grown in Alaska. The introduction gives the justification, facts, and statistics to be shared with students. They draw and chart the many different types of food that can be eaten in one meal...

Students create farm mural that includes all the different things found on a farm.

Second graders write a paper about what kind of animal they would like to raise on a farm.