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...

Did you know that you can sprout potatoes in your classroom? Here’s how: Ask your students if they have ever seen a potato with a lot of eyes. Let them know that “eyes” are found...

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds When we think of roasted seeds, our first thought is pumpkin, but have you tried other winter squash seeds instead? Select a winter squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, honey nut…). Cut squash...

In the movement game “Beans on Toast,” a leader directs players by calling out different types of beans, each associated with a specific action. How to Play The leader calls out various beans such as...

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...