Originating from El Salvador, pupusas are corn cakes stuffed with different kinds of delicious fillings. These pupusas are stuffed with warm, melty beans and cheese wrapped inside masa dough and served with curtido cabbage slaw.
Learn MoreNational 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!
Learn MoreThe Enzymatic Activity of Lactase Grades 9-12 What is lactose? How do our bodies metabolize lactose? How have humans evolved to digest lactose beyond our childhood years? In this lesson, students will explore the properties...
Learn MoreDairy vs. Plant Based Milk Grades 7-12 What are some important differences between cow’s milk and plant-based milk? How is the environment impacted by animal and plant based dairy? Different nutritional benefits? How do you...
Learn MoreFood Miles and Deserts Grades 7-12 How are food systems connected to overall environmental health? What food choices can we make to benefit ourselves, and the environment? In this lesson, students will understand misconceptions and...
Learn MoreGrades K-5 Students will learn how to make butter and understand how cream changes form for better preservation. Download the lesson.
Learn MoreGrades K-3 Students will learn how a dairy farmer spends their day. Download the lesson.
Learn MoreGrades K-2 Students will learn that different breeds of cows produce milk and will learn about specific traits linked to specific breeds. Download the lesson.
Learn MoreMilk or Meat? Beef or Dairy? (Lesson for K-2) Students will identify the differences between beef and dairy cattle and determine the commodities produced by each type of cattle. Standards: Science 1-LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Make...
Learn MoreActivity Suitable for Home or Classroom (Preschool/Early Elementary) Background Information Before refrigeration was invented, ancient societies had to discover creative ways to make their foods last longer. Turning milk into butter is one way to...
Learn MoreUSDA REQUIREMENTS MET 1 meat/meat alternate 1 ounce equivalent whole grain-rich
Learn MoreActivity Synopsis This activity for Grades 4-6 introduces students to the cow’s digestive system. Students learn about ruminant animals and the four-compartment stomach of the cow. Students learn about milk production and steps dairy farmers...
Learn MoreOverview Milk Matters: Students will study dairy breeds and their connection to world geography, enhance their math skills by engaging in common math challenges found on a dairy farm, and investigate the scientific process of...
Learn MoreThis set of lesson plans includes economics, math, history, and activities like making butter (page 25). This is a great resource as it has printable worksheets and answer keys that relate multiple subjects with dairy.
Learn MoreIn this activity, students will make ice cream in the classroom and learn about the science behind it. Particularly, students can explore the history of ice cream and dairy products, and learn about the chemistry...
Learn MoreThe New England Dairy & Food Council offers great local dairy resources for the classroom setting. Visit their website to access a wealth of information on how to connect your greater school community to local...
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