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1. A Guide to the Food and Fiber System
Grades K-12 (Instructional Units)
This guide is composed of a compendium of standards, benchmarks, explanatory narrative and sample instructional materials.
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2. Agriculture & The Environment
A Teacher's Guide
Grades 6-9 (Instructional Unit)
The six chapters focus on issues, food safety, pesticides and pest management, water quality, wetlands and endagered species.
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3. AgroWorld E-zine
Grades 7-12 (Electronic Newsletter)
This free secondary educator E-zine features current events and classroom resources that enhance science, technology and social studies curricula. Sign up for the electronic newsletter at: http://www.agclassroom.org/index.htm.
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4. Amazing Grazing
Grades 3-5 (Book)
Visit three ranches in Montana as you read and learn about proper care of the land and its resources to raise healthy, productive cattle.
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5. Animal Fibers
Grades K - 3 (Book)
Part of Sunshine Books Science Series and ideal for young readers, this book focuses on the fibers we use.
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Free to Oregon teachers, contact the Oregon Beef Council at (503) 274-2333 or
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6. Animals on the Farm
Grades 3-4 (Book)
Students can read about a variety of farm animals and their uses.
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7. Barn
Grades 1-4 (Book)
The barn is a tale of change over time. The barn experiences numerous generations of people and their cultural traditions.
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8. Bringing Biotechnology to Life
Grades 7-12 (Video & Teacher’s Guide)
This 20-minute video explores biotechnology through the eyes of a student as he creates a presentation for science class.
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9. Busy, Buzzy Bees
Grades K-2 (Book)
Ever wonder where your honey comes from? Colorful pictures and large, easy-to-read print give you the basics on bees.
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10. Chosen Fields Exploring Careers in Agriculture
Grades 4-10 (Video & CD Instructional Unit)
This video helps students get a taste of careers in agriculture.
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11. Connecting to Agriculture
Grades 3-8 (Video & Instructional Unit)
Animation, fun facts and farmers tell the story of agriculture and how it relates to economics, science and business.
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12. An Earthworm's Life
Grades K-2 (Book)
This book takes kids through the life cycle of earthworms, from birth in the spring to hibernation in the winter, and then to parenthood the following spring.
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13. Entomology: Insectaganza of Excitement
Creepy Crawlies: Grades 3-5 (Instructional Unit)
What’s Bugging You: Grades 6-8 (Instructional Unit)
Dragons, Houses and Other Flies: Grades 9-12 (Instructional Unit)
Three activity guides invite youth to explore the fascinating world of insects and learn valuable life skills through hands-on activities. Helper’s guide provides helpful hints, supplementary information and group activities.
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14. Every Day is Earth Day on the Farm
Grades 3-6 (Video)
This 25-minute video captures the farm habitat and illustrates the delicate interaction of the farmer and nature. The effects of the water cycle and contemporary environmental practices are shown in detail.
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15. Farm Facts
Grades 3-6, 7-12 (CD)
26-page booklet presents colorful charts, graphs and agriculture information.
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