Curriculum

Grades: Elementary K-2, 3-5

Subject Area: English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos

Made Possible By: got milk?

Promote positivity in your classroom by motivating students to focus on what’s good in their lives!

Grades: Grades 4-6 and 5-8

Subject Area: STEM, Environmental Science, Math

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos

Made Possible By: Cotton Incorporated

Take your students on a surprising journey from fashion to farm to the science lab with standards-based activities that start with something literally close to their hearts – their clothing – and end with a look at agricultural and recycling practices that help sustain the environment and make our world a better place.

Grades: Elementary 2-4

Subject Area: Math, STEM, Health

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos

Made Possible By: American Dairy Association North East

Numbers are top of mind for dairy farmers as they calculate how much feed their herd will need to stay healthy, how many gallons of milk they will ship each day, how much energy the can save by using technology efficiently, and more. Challenge students to solve math problems related to cow care and dairy farm sustainability, and then use USDA MyPlate guidelines for planning healthy meals.

Grades: High School

Subject Area: STEM, Environmental Science, Social Studies

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos

Made Possible By: American Dairy Association North East

Introduce your students to the concept of sustainable nutrition – food that promotes good health and a healthy environment!

Grades: Middle School

Subject Area: Science, Environmental Science, Biology

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos, Film

Made Possible By: American Dairy Association North East

Help your students discover how science has changed farming and improved food production in the 21st century. Students will learn how today’s farmers use robotics and digital technology to care for their crops and livestock, how science is providing farmers with new ways to improve selective breeding, and how all these advances in agriculture contribute to the health of our environment.

Grades: Elementary 2-4

Subject Area: STEM, Environmental Science

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos

Made Possible By: American Dairy Association North East

Get students excited about sustainability by exploring the many ways dairy farmers recycle to protect and preserve the environment. Students brainstorm new ways to recycle at home, learn why dairy cows are natural recyclers, and use recycled dairy containers for desktop farming.

Grades: Middle & High School

Subject Area: Family & Consumer Sciences, Environmental Science

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Videos, Infographics

Made Possible By: National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association

Food waste is a serious problem. Each year, the average American family throws away as much as $2,200 worth of uneaten food, and 40% of all food in the U.S. ends up in landfills. Now’s the time to show your students how they can help reduce the economic and environmental impact of food waste. Students also learn safe food handling rules.

Grades: Elementary 3-5

Subject Area: Science, Biology, Technology, Geography

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Map

Made Possible By: Irrigation Association

Help your students learn more about one of our most critical resources – water – with standards-based lessons that explore the many ways humans have been moving water for thousands of years.

Grades: Elementary 3-6

Subject Area: Nutrition, History, Geography, Science

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Video, Infographic, Poster

Made Possible By: USA Rice Federation

Introduce your students to the All-American grain – rice! Students learn how rice growing has contributed to American history since colonial times, and how today’s U.S. rice growers not only help sustain wetland habitats but also help reduce carbon emissions by providing a close-to-home source of good nutrition.

Grades: Elementary K-6

Subject Area: Environmental Science, Language Arts, Math

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites, Video, Coloring Sheets

Made Possible By: Boise Paper

Help your students discover why using wood-based products – especially paper – is key to maintaining healthy forests across the country.

Grades: Middle School

Subject Area: FACS, Health, STEM, Social Studies

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets, Websites

Made Possible By: American Egg Board

Help students learn how eggs can contribute to a balanced diet based on healthy eating patterns, explore how egg farmers are protecting the environment through sustainable farming practices, and use eggs in three hands-on experiments.

Grades: Elementary 3-5

Subject Area: Science, Nutrition

Resources: Teacher’s Guide, Standards Sheet, Worksheets

Made Possible By: Ovation Brands

Cook up some excitement in your classroom with lessons that help students discover how science plays a part in everyday life.