This introductory lesson presents an overview of the applications associated with the …
This introductory lesson presents an overview of the applications associated with the oxy-fuel welding and cutting processes. Learners will be exposed to the equipment associated with the process as well as the fundamentals and applications necessary to accurately weld and cut using the process. This lesson should only be used if the instructor has previous experience in oxy-fuel welding. The instructor must add additional safety protocols associated with the manufacturers of the equipment and school guidelines.
In this lesson, students will learn about bees and their connection to …
In this lesson, students will learn about bees and their connection to agriculture. Includes activity instructions, variations, and exentsion activities.
Trees grow all around us. Sometimes they are in large forests and …
Trees grow all around us. Sometimes they are in large forests and sometimes they are single trees along the road or in our schoolyards. In this storyline, students explore cultural connections with trees, learn about the characteristics of trees, and discover what trees need to grow through handson activities, art, and literacy integration.
Election ticket with image of anchor, bales, and barrels on a shore, …
Election ticket with image of anchor, bales, and barrels on a shore, and sailing vessels beyond. Trunk in foreground is labeled "Edes Print" (printer's imprint)?|Title appears as it is written on the item.|Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1828-8.
Election ticket with image of a three-masted sailing vessel.|Title appears as it …
Election ticket with image of a three-masted sailing vessel.|Title appears as it is written on the item.|Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1828-6.
Did you know that broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes make a lovely bouquet …
Did you know that broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes make a lovely bouquet of flowers? The students will examine the functions of flowers and determine that some flowers are edible, even tasty! This K-2nd grade lesson includes background information, vocabulary words, step-by-step procedures, links to other lessons about plants, and plant lifecycle illustrations.
In the Arizona desert, farmers depend on an ample supply of irrigation …
In the Arizona desert, farmers depend on an ample supply of irrigation to grow their crops. As climate changes, irrigation managers face a host of issues to keep the water flowing.
In this lesson, students will investigate seeds and the process of seeds …
In this lesson, students will investigate seeds and the process of seeds growing to become the food we eat. Includes activity instructions, extension activities, songs, and a vocabulary list.
How can we Design Cattle to Better Meet Human Needs? In this …
How can we Design Cattle to Better Meet Human Needs?
In this high school Storyline unit on genetics and heredity, students are introduced to ‘SuperCows’. As they explore the vast variety of cattle breeds, students discover that cattle are specialized for different purposes and while similar, the ‘SuperCows’ are clearly unique. Students wonder what caused this diversity and specificity which leads to investigations about the role of inheritance, DNA and proteins.
In this lesson, students are introduced to trees and the many things …
In this lesson, students are introduced to trees and the many things we commonly use that come from trees. Includes introductory movement activity, guided discussion, a matching game, and fun facts.
NGSS: Partially meets 1-LS1-1, 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
Common Core: W.2.7, W.2.8
Time: 30 minutes
Materials: "Apples to Oregon" book and three paper lunch bags labled: wood, food, cellulose.
In this activity students will make a “growing” bracelet and learn about …
In this activity students will make a “growing” bracelet and learn about the basic elements plants need to grow and thrive. Includes activity instructions, extension activities, songs, and additional reading list.
In this lesson, students will investigate how trees change by the season. …
In this lesson, students will investigate how trees change by the season. Includes discussion of techniques for identifying trees, journaling changes that take place over time for the same tree throughout the school year, a list of vocabulary, a field guid to identifying trees, and a tree journal worksheet for students.
NGSS: Partially meets 2-LS4-1
Common Core: W.2.7, W.2.8, 2.MD.D.10
Social Sciences: 3.12, 4.12
Time: 1 hour initially, then 30-40 minute lessons through the seasons
Materials: "The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree" book, My Tree Journal pages (included), pencils, colored pencils, and clipboards.
In this place-based lesson, students will dissect an apple fruit to learn …
In this place-based lesson, students will dissect an apple fruit to learn more about its different parts. Includes activity instructions, extension activities, songs and rhymes, anatomy of an apple student worksheet, and sink or float student worksheet.
NGSS: K-ESS3-1, 1-LS1-1
Time: 30 minutes
Materials: "Apples Grow on Trees" or other book about apples, knife, cutting board, at least three apples, apple parts tray, and apple dissection worksheet.
Bees are incredibly important to the production of almonds! In this 3rd-5th …
Bees are incredibly important to the production of almonds! In this 3rd-5th grade lesson, students will learn how almonds go from the farm to the table while distinguishing between facts and opinions about the growing season! This lesson includes background information, vocabulary words, video links, step-by-step procedures, and links to other valuable lessons.
What do Prairie Chickens Need in Order to Survive Today's Prairie? This …
What do Prairie Chickens Need in Order to Survive Today's Prairie?
This middle school unit covering ecosystems, animal behavior and symbiosis was developed through the Storyline approach. Middle school students will be figuring out why prairie chickens have a very unique dance and understand the role cows play to help ensure the dance takes place. Using this approach, students engage in science concepts to help ensure the survival of the prairie chicken.
Looking for a lesson for your younger students? This K-2nd grade lesson …
Looking for a lesson for your younger students? This K-2nd grade lesson will allow students to investigate the three types of honey bees in a colony, identify their roles, and recognize honey bees as part of a community that works together. The lesson includes three activities, vocabulary words, recommended reading, and a "making honey" lab!
Example lesson plan for Case 1 "The Food Chain," created by Tom Wolverton, …
Example lesson plan for Case 1 "The Food Chain," created by Tom Wolverton, Science Teacher at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, Vancouver School District. This lesson has students research Washington State's agricultural crops and commodities and then use the State Department of Health's nutrition guidelines for cafeterias to create a healthy, locally sourced, environmentally sustainable cafeteria menu
Published by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food …
Published by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, the 600-page manual covers practical aspects of organic farming and gardening, applied soil science, and social and environmental issues in agriculture. Units contain lecture outlines for instructors and detailed lecture outlines for students, field and laboratory demonstrations, assessment questions, and annotated resource lists. Although much of the material has been developed for field or garden demonstrations and skill building, most of the units can also be tailored to a classroom setting.The training manual is designed for a wide audience of those involved in teaching farming and gardening, including colleges and universities with programs in sustainable agriculture, student farms or gardens, and on-farm education programs; urban agriculture, community garden, and farm training programs; farms with internships or apprenticeships; agriculture extension stations; school gardening programs; organizations such as the Peace Corps, US AID, and other groups that provide international training in food growing and ecological growing methods; and master gardener programs.
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