Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A DAY WITHOUT AG

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars consider and discuss the meaning of the word "agriculture" and how agriculture affects their lives every day. Students identify the various ways that agriculture touches their personal lives. Young scholars use worksheets...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

WRITING THE WIND

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will compose sentences using adjectives that describe windmills.Review adjectives. Write a noun on the board and have students name the appropriate adjectives. 2. Hand out worksheets and review directions for making windmill...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World Trade: It's for Nebraska

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine markets, international trade, and the role of government in international trade. After reviewing articles on the Governor of Nebraska's recent trade missions, they discuss in small groups their opinions of whether or...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Nitrate

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the chemistry of nitrate, the negative agricultural effects of too much nitrate in soil and in water sources, its toxicity to plants and livestock, and the impact on human health.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Plants and Food: Fresh From the Farm

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read about some of the products we get from farms. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish, and Turkish with text in English.
Handout
Other

Health Link Bc: Blue Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) Blooms

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource over cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) explains what blue-green algae is, what blooms are and how they are harmful to livestock, how people and animals are effected by exposure to this algae, and more.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Coyote

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about coyotes? Learn more about how adaptable this animal is to new surroundings when you check out this informative resource. Explore this website to find more facts and information ranging from what these animals eat...
Website
NSTATE

Netstate: North Carolina's Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of North Carolina's economy including livestock, crops, manufacturing, mining and fishing.
Website
US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Agricultural Marketing Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA, links to product and commodity marketing information and job opportunities.