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.

Bean Seed Cycle

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

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News

Explore episodes of "How Does it Grow?" to see how your food gets from field to fork, one crop at a time.

What is it?

Answer
Wheat! - All types of wheat can be divided into two major groups: spring and winter wheat. Spring wheat is planted during the spring and harvested during the summer. Winter wheat is planted in the fall and harvested during the spring.

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Sheep

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Fun Fact

Minnesota is home to over 115,000 sheep. These animals provide us with wool and meat called lamb.

Joke

Where do cows go for lunch?

Answer
The calf-eteria!

News

As Infections Ravage Food Crops, Scientists Fight Back

What is it?

Answer
Turkey! - 88% of Americans enjoy turkey on Thanksgiving. Minnesota turkey production ranks #1 in the U.S.!

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First Kiss Apple

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Fun Fact

First Kiss is the name for the newest variety of apple developed at the University of Minnesota in 2018. This apple can only be called First Kiss if it is grown in Minnesota. If the apple is grown anywhere else it is called Rave.

Joke

What do you call a hen that counts her eggs?

Answer
A mathmechicken