SHORT DESCRIPTION. What is agriculture, and how does it impact my life every day? Students are introduced to the method used for measuring horses.

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1 A Bean is a Seed Students will learn about germination by sprouting beans and caring for them in small necklaces which they keep around their necks. A Day Without Agriculture What is agriculture, and how does it impact my life every day? A Field of Beans A Garden in a Mailbox All about legumes. Students will examine seed catalogs and find information about plants, growing seasons, etc. A Handy Measure Students are introduced to the method used for measuring horses. A Hidden Beauty Students construct a model of a plant that grows from a bulb. A Horse of a Different Color A Lovely Captive A Lucky Break A Mixed Bag A Trip to the Animal Fair Ag in My Classroom Ag in My Classroom Students explore the diversity of horse coat colors. Students will construct a habitat which will allow them to observe the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The student will identify and decipher some common phrases in the English language that are related to poultry. Students construct a "feed bag" representing the components included in a horse's feed and learn that, like humans, animals need a variety of foods for good nutrition. Students examine the needs of pets and other animals and compare them with their own needs. Items in the classroom made from Oklahoma agricultural products (2009 Ag Day Contest lessons). Items in the classroom made from Oklahoma agricultural products (2009 Ag Day Contest lessons). Ag in My Community Explores Oklahoma agriculture locally, with a list of ag products grown in each county. Ag in the Outfield The student will learn about the many agricultural products used in a baseball game. Ag in the Playing Fields All the ways agriculture is used in sports, including the grass in the field. Ag, Paper Plates & You Agriculture Counts This link provides 25 agricultural activities using paper plates. The student will explore commodities grown in Oklahoma and the products made from them. Agriculture in Motion Students learn about the work involved in agriculture and the machines used to help. Agriculture in Motion Students learn about the work involved in agriculture and the machines used to help. Agriculture is a Cycle Agriculture - It's More Than You Think Back to the Farm Students will make bracelets representing life cycles. The student will become familiar with several agricultural careers while practicing the use of suffixes. Students trace family history to find family members with farming or ranching backgrounds.

2 Barnyard Bingo Be a Bug Scout Be a Food Explorer Beautiful Bovine Bee Smart. Be Happy. Students mark bingo cards as they recognize the farm animal sounds in the song "The Farmer in the Dell." Students count insects or specified weeds in a given area to experience how farmers decide whether or not to use pesticides. Students will try a variety of unfamiliar fruits and vegetables, research their origins and develop recipes. Volunteer is dressed as a cow to demonstrate purposes of the different body parts of a cow and to show how a cow is different from a human. Students learn basic information about bees and the importance of pollination in crop production. Includes a take home Parent Page with information about the Africanized honey bee (sometimes erroneously called "killer bees.") Beef is Good for You Beef or Dairy? Students chart nutritional information about beef. Students learn to distinguish between beef and dairy cows by identifying their basic body shapes. Bread in a Bag Students learn about the origins of bread and make bread in a bag. Bug's Eye View Build a Burger By the Pound The students construct an insect holder and observe and classify insects. Students explore the components of a hamburger and build models of their own to create balanced, nutritious meals. The student will estimate the weight and cost of produce and calculate the actual price. Case of the Missing Pumpkin Students observe decomposition of a pumpkin. Catch as Catch Can The student will construct an insect catch net and capture insects for observation. Chew It Twice The student will trace the path a cow s food follows through its body. Clothesline Sleuth Students trace the origins of various clothing items to their agricultural sources. Come Into My Parlor Corn Cob Toys Creepy Crawly Critters Cultivating Oklahoma's Future Cultivating Oklahoma's Future Dirt Babies Students interpret a map scale to measure the space in a milking parlor. Students will make toys from corn cobs and learn of the many uses for corn, both historically and today. Students will learn characteristics of insects by creating models from an assortment of materials. Students read and discuss information and vocabulary about some new developments in agriculture and the future of agriculture in Oklahoma. Students read and discuss information and vocabulary about some new developments in agriculture and the future of agriculture in Oklahoma. Students will observe grass sprouting and growing like hair on heads they create from knee-high nylon stockings and potting medium. Egg Toss Students practice counting by playing a game with an egg carton and ping pong balls.

3 Fantastic Flower Farm Babies Farm Dogs Students learn the anatomy of a flower and play a game in which they act out the pollination process. Students use flash cards to learn names for mother and baby farm animals, then play a game in which students designated as babies must find students designated as mothers. Students read about the various jobs dogs do on the farm and research to find information about some common herd dog breeds. Fish In A Bottle Fresh From the Farm From Bolls to Bolts Garden Grid Students build fish ecosystems, then observe and write about changes they observe. Students learn about farmer s markets and complete a survey to learn what kinds of produce is grown by local farmers and gardeners. Students read statements about cotton manufacturing and place them in chronological order. Students create a grid and plan a garden, allowing sufficient space for each plant to grow. Germination Observations Get the Point The students germinate seeds under a variety of conditions. Students read about cattle drives and measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle, then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet. Good Breeding Harvest the Wind Have You the Time of Day? Head Heart Hands Health Hoboes on Harvest Hogs on a Diet Students learn about common Oklahoma cattle breeds. Students read about wind power and wind farms, make a pin wheel and develop their own inventions for harvesting wind power. Students read a story about a day in the life of a farmer and gain practice reading and writing time. Students learn the history of 4-H, one of the oldest youth organizations, and use the information to compare and contrast other historical events. Students read about the role Oklahoma s wheat fields played in the history of labor movements in the US. Students identify an assortment of feed grains and learn the importance of eating a variety of foods, both for themselves and for farm animals. Horse Cents Students explore the mathematics of owning a horse. Hot Off the Grill Students measure temperatures of hamburger patties both before and after cooking. How the Brahman Bull Got Its Hump The students compose a fictional story explaining how the Brahman bull got its hump. How to Pick the Best Students learn what to look for when selecting fresh fruits and vegetables. I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture (2011 Poster Contest Lessons) I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture Just Lookin' for a Home I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture (2011 Poster Contest Lessons) Students will learn a song about the boll weevil and use it to understand the impact agriculture has on a community and its economy.

4 Just Peachy Look Out Below Students trace the migration of peaches from China to Oklahoma and learn about the history of peach production in Oklahoma. Students learn the four layers of soil and identify the substances that make up each level. Made From Animals Students match animals with the products they produce. Melon Madness Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Students match animals with the products they produce. Students make the connection between seeds and trees by gathering and planting acorns. Next Year's Seeds No Foot, No Horse The student will play a game demonstrating variables that affect the food supply. Students learn the importance of the right kind of horseshoes for different horse activities Oklahoma Grown The student will learn which Oklahoma crops grow in which counties. Oklahoma Roots and Leafy Greens All about strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries Oklahoma's Berry Best Piece by Piece Plant Parts We Eat All about root vegetables and leafy greens. The student will use geometric shapes made from construction paper to create an original quilt block, then write a brief history of the creation. Students will be introduced to an assortment of vegetables and will learn to locate the parts humans use for food. Powerful Potato The student will observe the growth process of a potato. Pumpkin by the Pound Students use pumpkins of various sizes to experiment with weight and perimeter. Pumpkins, Squash and Other Cucurbits Many activities with cucurbits. Red Dirt Groundbreakers Sandwich Feast Save Our Soil Snack Sack Snowball Fight Soak It Up Groundbreakers in the history of agriculture in Oklahoma. Students use sandwich ingredients to create books, practice punctuation and have a sandwich feast. The student will view a demonstration which will help them understand what a small amount of land is used to sustain humans on the earth. Students experience the concepts of ratio and probability, using agricultural products that can be considered snack foods. Students analyze and record information from the class experience. Students will learn how snow helps crops grow and play a game using facts and words about snow. Students do an experiment with different kinds of soil to observe how well each holds water and how organic matter increases the amount of water soil will hold. Sock Walk Students take a walk wearing socks over their shoes to learn how some seeds travel.

5 Sticks & Stones Street Cows Sunny Sunflowers Students will design and construct simple agricultural tools. Students will learn that cows come in many different shapes and sizes and will design their own art cows after reading a story about a popular travelling art exhibit. Students create models of sunflowers and play a game to demonstrate how plants grow in relation to light. The Art of Growing Things Learn the history of seed packets, then research a plant and create your own packet. The Fable of Franny and Her Fabulous Fainting Goat Students get practice telling time while reading about a goat with an unusual trait. The Farmer and The Cowman The Farmer Cares for the Land The Grain Game The Humble Beginnings of the Hamburger Students make booklets showing the difference between a ranch and a farm. The student will identify cause and effect relationships in issues relating to agriculture and the environment. Students use pieces of cereal made from grains grown in Oklahoma to play a counting game. Students hear claims regarding the hamburger s origins and then compose an original tall tale on the subject. The Nightshades Many activities with tomatoes, potatoes and other nightshades The Story of Milk The Sunflower Story The Wheat Plant This Little Pig Time Line of the Land Tortillas in a Bag Truth or Hogwash Wet and Wooly Students learn where milk comes from and place the steps in sequence. Students will learn what plants need to grow by listening and responding to the story of a sunflower. The student will sequence stages in the life of a wheat plant and identify the six main parts of the wheat plant. Students hear basic information about swine and write and identify vocabulary words relating to the subject. Students construct time lines, using historical facts about the development of agriculture. Students follow instructions to make tortillas in a bag and learn about breads around the world. Students will work in teams to play a game in which they answer true/false questions about swine and then research and develop questions of their own. The students will become familiar with vocabulary words pertaining to the production of sheep, conduct experiments with wool and create art from wool fleece. What's Organic? Student will examine the different meanings of the word "organic." What's Your Brand? Wheat: From Field to Oven Students learn the history and purpose of branding cattle. Students read paragraphs about wheat production and identify the main idea and supporting statements for each one. Working Watermelon Student perform estimates, measurements and calculations on a watermelon.