Students fill out worksheets and create a poster based on items in their classroom that came from agriculture. In this agriculture lesson plan, students discuss different classroom items and how they were or were not made from agriculture.

Sixth graders write a poem and an essay about the machines they have learned about that are used in agriculture. For this machines lesson plan, 6th graders compare different kinds of machines and discuss the economic impact machines in...

Youngsters learn about simple machines that could be used on a farm.  They learn about agricluture, listen to a farmer speak, compare and contrast different farm machines, and then design their own. Note that although the publisher...

Learners discover the anatomy of a plant by illustrating plant cells.  In this botany lesson, students research information about plant cells and draw pictures of cells in a plant journal.  Learners organize their notes into an...

First graders examine states that grow rice. For this rice growing lesson, 1st graders discover which states grow rice. Students write the name of states on paper and draw pictures, students also draw pictures of what a rice farmer...

Students identify a guest speaker to come to their class and discuss potential careers. In this career exploration lesson plan, students identify a career they are interested in and invite a guest speaker to visit their class. Students...

Young scholars analyze and create their own resume and cover letter. In this job skills lesson, students analyze the components of a cover letter and resume and complete related activities. Young scholars then draft their own cover...

Students explore job opportunities in their chosen career field. In this career exploration lesson plan, students complete a portfolio using the career investigation in the STAR event link. Students present the project to the class...

Students explore ways to prevent texting while driving. In this driving safety lesson, students research information about texting and driving. Students identify an audience to present the information to in the three given formats....

Young scholars identify a career field to research and complete a job shadow activity. In this career exploration instructional activity, students brainstorm a list of careers they are interested in and research them. Young scholars...

Students interview a person in a career field they are interested in. In this career interview lesson, students identify a career they are interested in and the requirements of the job. Students research the career and develop a list of...

Students create a career exploration experience for elementary students. In this career exploration lesson, students select a career field d to read about to elementary children. Students then present the Career Exploration Day to the...

Students identify and explore the dangers of cell phone use while driving. For this car safety lesson, students research using a cell phone while driving. Students compile the information to create a presentation and write a reflection...

Students discover how to cook rice. For this rice lesson, students discuss the different types of rice and their differences in flavor. They write each of the steps to cook rice.

Students practice their measuring and cooking skills with a box of Rice Krispies. In this culinary lesson, students utilize a box of Rice Krispies, butter, marshmallows and utensils to cook a batch of Rice Krispie Treats. Students...

Seventh graders identify how much carbon is held by the world's forests. For this forestry lesson, 7th graders study the carbon cycle and discuss what role humans have had on climate change. Students write a one page paper on how...

Third graders make a poster display of objects made from trees. For this wood products lesson, 3rd graders read "The Giving Tree," discuss things that are produced from trees and watch the videos "Let's Make a Pencil," and "How Paper is...

Students investigate thinning trees and why they are important to the forest.  In this sustainable environment lesson, students role-play as if they are trees in the forest and simulate the overcrowding and inability to move spaces,...

Learners gather information about setting goals through a variety of activities. In this setting goals lesson, students view a PowerPoint that explains the outcomes of the project, take notes, interview a local business person, write a...

First graders practice identifying plants by singing a song.  In this plant life lesson plan, 1st graders sing the song "Parts of a Plant" which is based on the anatomy of sunflowers.  Students discover agriculture techniques...

Ninth graders analyze media messages. In this media messages lesson, 9th graders identify techniques in television commercials that appeal to the senses and emotions. Students analyze the elements in example ads. Students keep journals...

Students investigate methods that families use for planning meals and budgeting for them. In this nutrition lesson, students complete activities that require them to determine how much it costs to feed children at different ages....

Students investigate methods that families use for planning meals. In this nutrition lesson, students play a game that requires them to plan and pay for nutritious meals

Twelfth graders complete job shadowing activities. In this career exploration lesson, 12th graders discuss their job interests and complete forms to participate in job shadowing activities. Students interview their job partner, ask the...