Agriculture in the Classroom Programs Offered
For Students
Our lives are touched by agriculture every day. With classroom presentations students begin to look at the world in a whole new way. They soon realize that pizza, chocolate, t-shirts, cosmetics, medicines, and even the paper money in their pockets come from agriculture. Each presentation helps students recognize how our everyday lives depend on agriculture.
Classroom topics include the following:
100 Days of Agriculture, Apples, Beef, Blueberries, Candy, Careers, Christmas Tree Farms, Corn, Cranberries, Dairy, Earth Day, Erosion, Farm Animals, Pizza, Pork, Pumpkins, Sheep and Wool, Three Sisters Garden and Turkeys.
Programs K-3
Apples- From Seed to Tree: Discover the life cycle of an apple.
Pumpkins- Wonderful program to compliment your study of pumpkins and life cycles.
Gifts of Gold- Learn about the many different kinds of corn.
Soybean! Soybean! Where Did You Go?- Discover the many uses of soybeans.
Terrific Turkeys- Find out some fun facts about turkeys.
Thanksgiving—Discover where your Thanksgiving meals comes from.
Christmas Trees—Students will learn about the different kinds of trees.
100 Days of Agriculture- Great program to coincide with your 100 Day of School celebrations
Lincoln’s Birthday- Students learn about the Illinois State Symbols
Dr. Suess’ Birthday- Celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday by hearing The Lorax and making a “living tree”.
April Foolishness- Wonderful program for April 1st.
Earth Day- This program will compliment your Earth Day activities.
Tree-mendous!- This program compliments the distribution of trees by Soil & Water Conservation Districts to 3rd graders.
The Very Hungary Illinois Caterpillar-Students make their own book about a caterpillar that eats only foods grown in Illinois.
The Wheat we Eat-Students will grind wheat and learn how flour is made. For a small fee, students will each make their own loaf of bread to take home.
Cotton: From Field to Fabric-Students will have the opportunity to gin their own cotton.
Milk on the Moo-ve-Learn about dairy cows and make butter.
Pig Tales-Learn all about swine operations and the many uses of pigs.
Beautiful Bovine-Find out about the many features of a cow and why they are raised.
Tootsie Rolls-Discover how many farmers it takes to make a tootsie roll.
Water Cycle Adventure-Follow two water drops through the water cycle.
Garden in a Glove-Students will get to watch their seeds germinate in a glove.
Plant Plumbing-Learn about strawberries and how they grow.
Pyramid Mobile-Learn how the nutritious foods grown on the farm is helpful to your body.
Programs 4-8th
Geography/Social Studies
Navigating Illinois--While using map reading skills students will learn about special crops in Illinois.
Untouched by Glaciers--Students will create their own three-dimensional relief map of Illinois showing the affects of glaciers on the state’s topography.
Prairie Passages--Students will learn about the prairies that covered Illinois by reading journal passages of pioneers.
Moving Illinois by Rail, Road, and River--Students will learn why Illinois is an ideal center of agriculture and how the history of Illinois is tied to its waterways.
The Great Fence Crisis--Through a simulation students will discover how the invention of barbed wire affected the settlement of the west.
Supply and Demand--Students will determine how changes in supply and demand affect agricultural prices.
Peanut Production--While learning about imports and exports students improve knowledge of states and countries.
Hungry Planet--Students will work in groups to compare how people in other parts of the world eat.
Where Does it Come From--Students will interpret data to discover where the agricultural commodities used in some common snacks were grown.
Insects
Field of Potato Dreams--In this simulation students inherit a potato farm. They discover the decisions involved in farming and their consequences.
The Great Rootworm Tragedy--Through an interactive tale students will learn about crop production, protection, and integrated pest management.
Examination of the Body of a Grasshopper--By looking at real grasshoppers, students will identify basic characteristics of a typical insect and then discuss how what they learned relates to agriculture.
A Bee’s Life--Students will look at the various types of bees and their role in the colony, stages of growth, how honey is made and much more.
Machines
Simple & Complex Machines--Students will examine toy farm equipment to find the simple machines that make up the complex machinery.
Lubricants, Viscosity, & Machines--Through experiments students will be able to define viscosity and explore its affects.
Estimating Farm Machinery Costs--Students will examine concepts such as depreciation and interest while learning about owning and operating farm machinery.
Machine Safety Specialist--Through a game students will identify safety hazards associated with farm machines and structures.
Science
Extra Cheese, Please!--Students discover the science behind cheese making as they make their own cottage cheese.
Food Safety: From Farm to Fork--While playing a game students will learn the basic science of food safety and the importance of safe food practices.
Exploring Types of Seeds: Monocots & Dicots--Students will identify the parts of a seed as well as compare the growth and development of two types of seeds-monocots & dicots.
Your Milk Comes From a What?--Students will identify the countries where milk-producing species are found and discover various products made from their milk.
Soils
Saving Illinois Soil from Going Downhill--Through experiments students will gain a better understanding of soil erosion and conservation.
What is Soil?--Students will learn the specific components of soil and then take a hands-on look at the mineral matter (sand, silt, & clay) to learn more about their properties.
Soil Sensation--Students will identify the three layers of a soil profile while preparing a tasty treat.
Seasonal Programs
Lincoln’s Birthday--Through the book “L is for Lincoln” students learn many fun facts about Illinois as well as discover the many state symbols while making an Illinois Charm.
George Washington, Visionary Farmer--Students will participate in an activity that uses images of Mount Vernon and quotations from George Washington to emphasize ways he modified the natural environment to become a visionary farmer.
Earth Day: Renewable Energy--Students will increase their understanding of the eventual depletion of nonrenewable resources, the effect of changing rates of use, the role of conservation, and the need to develop renewable resources.
Garden in a Glove—Students will experience seed germination first hand as they “plant” seeds in a plastic glove.
Classroom topics include the following:
100 Days of Agriculture, Apples, Beef, Blueberries, Candy, Careers, Christmas Tree Farms, Corn, Cranberries, Dairy, Earth Day, Erosion, Farm Animals, Pizza, Pork, Pumpkins, Sheep and Wool, Three Sisters Garden and Turkeys.
Programs K-3
Apples- From Seed to Tree: Discover the life cycle of an apple.
Pumpkins- Wonderful program to compliment your study of pumpkins and life cycles.
Gifts of Gold- Learn about the many different kinds of corn.
Soybean! Soybean! Where Did You Go?- Discover the many uses of soybeans.
Terrific Turkeys- Find out some fun facts about turkeys.
Thanksgiving—Discover where your Thanksgiving meals comes from.
Christmas Trees—Students will learn about the different kinds of trees.
100 Days of Agriculture- Great program to coincide with your 100 Day of School celebrations
Lincoln’s Birthday- Students learn about the Illinois State Symbols
Dr. Suess’ Birthday- Celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday by hearing The Lorax and making a “living tree”.
April Foolishness- Wonderful program for April 1st.
Earth Day- This program will compliment your Earth Day activities.
Tree-mendous!- This program compliments the distribution of trees by Soil & Water Conservation Districts to 3rd graders.
The Very Hungary Illinois Caterpillar-Students make their own book about a caterpillar that eats only foods grown in Illinois.
The Wheat we Eat-Students will grind wheat and learn how flour is made. For a small fee, students will each make their own loaf of bread to take home.
Cotton: From Field to Fabric-Students will have the opportunity to gin their own cotton.
Milk on the Moo-ve-Learn about dairy cows and make butter.
Pig Tales-Learn all about swine operations and the many uses of pigs.
Beautiful Bovine-Find out about the many features of a cow and why they are raised.
Tootsie Rolls-Discover how many farmers it takes to make a tootsie roll.
Water Cycle Adventure-Follow two water drops through the water cycle.
Garden in a Glove-Students will get to watch their seeds germinate in a glove.
Plant Plumbing-Learn about strawberries and how they grow.
Pyramid Mobile-Learn how the nutritious foods grown on the farm is helpful to your body.
Programs 4-8th
Geography/Social Studies
Navigating Illinois--While using map reading skills students will learn about special crops in Illinois.
Untouched by Glaciers--Students will create their own three-dimensional relief map of Illinois showing the affects of glaciers on the state’s topography.
Prairie Passages--Students will learn about the prairies that covered Illinois by reading journal passages of pioneers.
Moving Illinois by Rail, Road, and River--Students will learn why Illinois is an ideal center of agriculture and how the history of Illinois is tied to its waterways.
The Great Fence Crisis--Through a simulation students will discover how the invention of barbed wire affected the settlement of the west.
Supply and Demand--Students will determine how changes in supply and demand affect agricultural prices.
Peanut Production--While learning about imports and exports students improve knowledge of states and countries.
Hungry Planet--Students will work in groups to compare how people in other parts of the world eat.
Where Does it Come From--Students will interpret data to discover where the agricultural commodities used in some common snacks were grown.
Insects
Field of Potato Dreams--In this simulation students inherit a potato farm. They discover the decisions involved in farming and their consequences.
The Great Rootworm Tragedy--Through an interactive tale students will learn about crop production, protection, and integrated pest management.
Examination of the Body of a Grasshopper--By looking at real grasshoppers, students will identify basic characteristics of a typical insect and then discuss how what they learned relates to agriculture.
A Bee’s Life--Students will look at the various types of bees and their role in the colony, stages of growth, how honey is made and much more.
Machines
Simple & Complex Machines--Students will examine toy farm equipment to find the simple machines that make up the complex machinery.
Lubricants, Viscosity, & Machines--Through experiments students will be able to define viscosity and explore its affects.
Estimating Farm Machinery Costs--Students will examine concepts such as depreciation and interest while learning about owning and operating farm machinery.
Machine Safety Specialist--Through a game students will identify safety hazards associated with farm machines and structures.
Science
Extra Cheese, Please!--Students discover the science behind cheese making as they make their own cottage cheese.
Food Safety: From Farm to Fork--While playing a game students will learn the basic science of food safety and the importance of safe food practices.
Exploring Types of Seeds: Monocots & Dicots--Students will identify the parts of a seed as well as compare the growth and development of two types of seeds-monocots & dicots.
Your Milk Comes From a What?--Students will identify the countries where milk-producing species are found and discover various products made from their milk.
Soils
Saving Illinois Soil from Going Downhill--Through experiments students will gain a better understanding of soil erosion and conservation.
What is Soil?--Students will learn the specific components of soil and then take a hands-on look at the mineral matter (sand, silt, & clay) to learn more about their properties.
Soil Sensation--Students will identify the three layers of a soil profile while preparing a tasty treat.
Seasonal Programs
Lincoln’s Birthday--Through the book “L is for Lincoln” students learn many fun facts about Illinois as well as discover the many state symbols while making an Illinois Charm.
George Washington, Visionary Farmer--Students will participate in an activity that uses images of Mount Vernon and quotations from George Washington to emphasize ways he modified the natural environment to become a visionary farmer.
Earth Day: Renewable Energy--Students will increase their understanding of the eventual depletion of nonrenewable resources, the effect of changing rates of use, the role of conservation, and the need to develop renewable resources.
Garden in a Glove—Students will experience seed germination first hand as they “plant” seeds in a plastic glove.
For Teachers
Summer Ag Institute
Teachers rave about this fun and informational course. Tour local farms and agribusinesses, obtain a wealth of free educational materials, and develop a plan to incorporate agricultural concepts in your classroom! This is an opportunity to earn CPDUs or graduate credit.
In-Service Workshops
Learn innovative ways to integrate agricultural concepts into your teaching by connecting them directly to your students' everyday lives! Receive training on relevant, Illinois Learning Standards aligned resources. Workshops can be tailored to the needs of teachers in your building. Participants can earn CPDUs.
Teachers rave about this fun and informational course. Tour local farms and agribusinesses, obtain a wealth of free educational materials, and develop a plan to incorporate agricultural concepts in your classroom! This is an opportunity to earn CPDUs or graduate credit.
In-Service Workshops
Learn innovative ways to integrate agricultural concepts into your teaching by connecting them directly to your students' everyday lives! Receive training on relevant, Illinois Learning Standards aligned resources. Workshops can be tailored to the needs of teachers in your building. Participants can earn CPDUs.
To schedule a program or learn more about the programs offered, contact Melinda at 815-732-2191 or [email protected].
Ogle County Farm Bureau®- 421 W. Pines Rd., Ste. 8 - P.O. Box 195 - Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2231 Fax: 815-732-3412 oglefb.org www.facebook.com/oglecountyfarmbureau
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Phone: 815-732-2231 Fax: 815-732-3412 oglefb.org www.facebook.com/oglecountyfarmbureau
© 2011 Ogle County Farm Bureau ® All rights reserved
Terms and Conditions
