AgMag 2 Lesson & Activity Ideas
Lesson Ideas
Students will identify the source of the food they eat and investigate the processes and people involved in getting food from the farm to their spoon.
This lesson introduces students to how soybeans are grown by farmers, teaches seed anatomy through a seed dissection activity, and illustrates the germination of the soybean plant.
Corn an A-maizing Plant: Food, Fuel and Plastic
Students will examine the growth, composition, history, and uses of corn through a close reading activity, discussion of renewable and non-renewable resources, and hands-on exploration of bioplastics made from corn.
Additional MAITC Resources
- Agriculture is Everywhere Poster
- Where do your Pizza and Cheeseburger Come From? Poster
- Video Library