What Is In a Leaf?  This can be an observation and discussion or time for students to draw and label in a notebook, or information for a classroom or hallway bulletin board where each student...

National Ag in the Classroom has a plethora of curricular resources on their website. Follow this link to look at their dairy resources and to search for others!

Pollinators and the Environment Grades 7-12 How do pollinators affect our environment? Could we survive without pollinators? What role do pollinators play in our food systems? In this lesson, students will research a wide variety...

Designing a Pollinator Garden Plan Grades 7-12 How can students support local pollinators? In this lesson, students will identify pollinators in their area, develop a pollinator planting calendar, and design a pollinator garden plan. Download...

Investigating the Prevalence of Nosema in Honey Bee Colonies Grades 7-12 Why do honey bee colonies collapse? How does Nosema in a hive play a role in the collapse of honey bee populations? Students will...

Eutrophication Lab: Nutrients or Light Grades 10-12 What environmental mechanisms lead to eutrophication? What role do nutrients play in water health? What role does light play in water health? What are management strategies to limit...

Fishing for the Future Grades 5-12 How do we manage spaces that are not owned by anyone? How does overfishing impact future generations? What alternative strategies can be utilized to help limit overfishing? Through a...

Edible Pollinator Plants What are edible pollinator plants? Why are bees and other pollinators attracted to these plants? What can you do with the plants once they are grown? In this lesson, students will learn...

Fertilizers from the Sea What is fertilizer from the sea? How is it made and used? What are the benefits of using fertilizer from the sea? In this activity students will learn there are two...

Seed Paper What is seed paper? How do you make it? Which plants have small seeds? How do plant seeds germinate? In this activity, students will learn how to make seed paper that they can...

Square Foot Garden Planning Grades 7-12 What is a square foot garden? How do we plan a square foot garden? How many plants can we put in my square foot garden? What are some plants...

Testing Seeds for Germination Grades 7-12 What are the necessary conditions for seeds to germinate and how long does it take? How can you test for seed germination? When is the best time to plant...