Measuring Pollinators
Grades K-2
Identify and measure pollinators and determine why pollinators are important.

The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly
Grades 3-5
Classify the roles of insects in an ecosystem and learn which are beneficial or harmful.

Agritourism: Extreme Farm Makeover
Grades 6-8
Work in groups to design an agritourism experience that will increase profits for a family-owned farm and provide agricultural literacy opportunities for community members.

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

Sweeteners Flowchart
This six-page informational sheet describes the process of how sweeteners are grown and harvested, how they get from the farm to the store, and nutrition facts. Words and graphics are used to portray this information for coconut sugar, corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, molasses, monk fruit, sugarbeets, sugarcane, stevia, aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose. Print your own or order a set from the agclassroomstore.com.

“Buzzing With Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner” by Janice N. Harrington
Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? All of these questions buzzed endlessly in Charles Henry Turner's mind. He was fascinated by plants and animals and bugs. And even when he faced racial prejudice, Turner did not stop wondering. He constantly read, researched and experimented.

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.