Sorghum at School: Learn, Grow, Pop, Taste
Grades K-2
Investigate how and where sorghum is grown and discover its health benefits.

Seeds, Miraculous Seeds
Grades 3-5
Dissect seeds, identify the anatomy and function of seed parts, and classify seeds as monocots or dicots.

Crop Case Files: Dichotomous Keys
Grades 6-8
Explore the connection between weeds and ecosystem stability, practice observing characteristics by using and creating a dichotomous key, and research and present information on noxious weeds.

Food: Going the Distance
Grades 9-12
Calculate the miles common food items travel from the farm to your plate and discuss the environmental, social, and economic pros and cons of eating local vs relying on a global marketplace for food.

“A Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds” by Jean Richards
Many seeds travel inside fruits—a suitcase for the seeds. It protects them on their trip. Readers will learn how fruits are designed to protect a plant's seeds and also to help the plant spread its seeds to new places.

Oilseeds Flowchart
This three-page informational sheet describes the process of how oilseed crops are grown and harvested, how the products get from the farm to the store, and nutrition facts. Print your own or order a set of printed charts from agclassroomstore.com.

Classroom Hatching
Teacher Reference
Classroom Hatching is an egg incubation program for K - 3rd graders. Explore the life cycle of poultry and learn about the needs of living things by incubating and hatching chicken eggs. The activities included in the program will help youth understand where food comes from, develop healthy choices, and promote the responsibility of caring for living things.

The Full Guide to Being a Food Tourist
Website
One of the best ways to discover a new place is through food, and this is why the popularity of food tourism is on the rise. Learn about the global impact and benefits of food tourism, discover tips for eco-friendly culinary vacations, explore the top 10 global dishes around the world, and find recommended resources for an enriched travel experience.

NAITC School Garden Center

Discover a wealth of resources offering practical information about gardening, including engaging lesson plans and activities to integrate gardening into core curriculum.