Agriculture in the Classroom

AITC-M “Your Life - Your Agriculture” Career Video

Grade 9 to 12 - Spark an interest in a career in agriculture in your students with this 30 second radio spot or the 50 second video trailer or better yet get the full story with our 4:24 minute video "Your Life - Your Agriculture".

Before the Plate

Grade 9 to 12 - Follow chef John Horne on an epic journey as he follows each ingredient from one plate of food back to the Canadian farms they came from.

Download the Teacher's Guide to get a link to watch the documentary with your class and use the student worksheets to help guide your discussions.

Built on Agriculture

Grade 10 and 11 - Built on Agriculture is a four-part documentary series that pays tribute to the people who settled the plains of Manitoba and what they achieved. Part 1 - The Selkirk Settlers and Part 3 - The Farmers have both been recognized with Regional Emmy nominations. This resource provides curriculum links and classroom resources for Grade 11 History and Grade 10 Geography.

Canola Crush Kit

Grade K to 12 - This package includes instructional guide, canola seeds, seed counter, roller and tape. Everything you need to teach this hands-on activity for all grade levels. The kit can be ordered from Manitoba Canola Growers by contacting info@canolagrowers.com.

Celebrating Liberation with a Promise

This program was created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Forces’ role in the Liberation of Europe at the end of World War II. It accompanies the planting of Liberation75 Tulip bulbs. 

Download the Teachers Guide, created by BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, as well as our Manitoba curriculum connections for grades K-6. 

Challenge of Change

Grade 9 to 12 - Provides information and lesson plans/activities on agriculture which focus on the people, environment, technology, biotechnology and the economy.

Challenging Conditions

Grade 7 to 12 - "Challenging Conditions - Exploring the Lives of Subsistence Farmers in the Developing World"  can be used for grades 7 to 12 but is linked to the Grade 7 Social Studies curriculum. The activity invites students to explore what life is like for subsistence farmers in the developing world by introducing them to a character and various aspects of his/her life. Emphasis is placed on quality of life, and the effects of issues such as hunger, health, conflict, gender dynamics, environment and climate change. The kit contains a teacher guide and all materials needed. To order the kit (available in English only) complete the form below or download the resource in English or French and create your own materials.  Read and hear more here.

COVID-19 & Canada’s Dairy Industry

 Grades 10 - 12 - Why is milk being dumped in parts of Canada? Have your students look beyond the headlines to think critically about how and why COVID-19 is affecting the many sectors of the Canadian dairy industry. Curriculum connections are with Geography (Gr 10), Agriculture (Gr 11) and Global Issues (Gr 12). *Can be printed or filled in electronically. 

COVID-19 & Canada’s Food Supply

Grade 10 & 12 - How is COVID-19 affecting Canada’s Agriculture System and Food Supply? Listen to CBC Radio One, The Current with Matt Galloway – “Securing Canada’s Food Supply” and answer the questions below. 

Cowspiracy: An Alternative View

Grades 9 to 12 - If you are showing 'Cowspiracy' the movie then here are some resources to use with your students to provide different viewpoints, encourage critical thinking, foster media literacy and stimulate debates. This resource includes curriculum connections, a lesson plan with student activities and background information.

Crosswords - Middle Years

Grades 4+ - Download these free printable crosswords to help your students learn more about crops grown in Manitoba and animals in agriculture. 

Food Evolution Teachers Guide

Grade 9 to 12 - The Food Evolution Manitoba Teachers Guide was to designed to accompany the viewing of the 2016 documentary Food Evolution. The documentary is available to download for Manitoba Teachers attending our GMO PD Day in March. The guide provides:

- Classroom resources specifically for Manitoba teachers and students
- The Manitoba curriculum connections for these resources
- It has been designed to be used as a supplement to the international FOOD EVOLUTION Educational Resource Guide developed by Big Picture Educational Consulting. This guide is available as a download with a licensed copy of the movie for educational use. 

Food Inc. An Alternate View

Grade 9 to 12 - If you are showing 'Food Inc.' the movie then here are some resources to use with your students to provide different viewpoints, encourage critical thinking, foster media literacy and stimulate debates. This resource sheet includes links to American and Canadian sources of information, video and text that deal with the issues covered in the movie.

Genetics: The Foundation of Animal Agriculture

Grade 12 - In this worksheet, real-life examples allow students to apply knowledge learned in Biology Grade 12 Understanding Biological Inheritance unit.

Journey 2050

This online teacher resource developed by Nutrien lets students explore answers to the question, ‘How will we sustainably feed over 9 billion people by the year 2050?’ through the use of video games, videos, classroom activities and teacher ready PowerPoints with speaking and background notes. Manitoba curriculum connections provided. Access NEW home eLearning materials here. 

Name That Commodity

Grades 5 to 12 - A fun game that tests your knowledge of what everyday products are made – agriculture is around you every day.

Now You’re Cooking with MB Chicken

Grades 7-12 - Manitoba Chicken Producers is serving up some chicken fundamentals in their “Now You’re Cooking with Manitoba Chicken” youth education booklet. In this resource, you will find a variety of beautifully illustrated, student-friendly recipes; great for getting youth in the kitchen. It also includes a variety of chicken farming facts, and handy food safety tips to help junior cooks learn the ins and outs of food preparation and cooking. Designed for Home Economics or Foods and Nutrition classes. 

To request hard copies for your class, contact Manitoba Chicken Producers at: consumerrelations@chicken.mb.ca. Please include your name, mailing address, and number of copies requested.

Our Food Has a Story with Farmer Will Bergmann

You had questions about food, so we asked a farmer. Not any farmer, but a Manitoba organic vegetable and conventional crop farmer, Will Bergmann. We brought a camera crew to Will's house to ask him frequently asked questions and see how he produces food to feed the world. This lesson plan includes a video and ready-to-use clasroom resources.

Pizza Farm Resource Kit

Grades 7 and 8 - The Pizza Farm Resource Kit was developed using the new Middle Years Human Ecology curriculum document (implemented system-wide in Fall 2016) and is directly linked to outcomes from the Grade 7 and Grade 8 Food and Nutrition. Download a free version or order a complete Pizza Farm Resource Kit with or without a Seeds That Feed kit (lesson 2) below. For kids at home, try Careers in a Pizza, the Salad Dressing activity or the All About Pizza activitites. 

Planet X

This lesson focuses on the many professions within the Agriculture and Food sector. Students will gain appreciation and knowledge of the multitude of professions that exist within this realm, while also understanding the importance of every day food production and sustainability to the global population.

SnapAG Scavenger Hunt for Facts

Grade 10-12 - The Canadian Agriculture Scavenger Hunt for Facts activity first has students apply prior knowledge to make predictions about a variety of current topics in agriculture. Then, students work collaboratively to check and correct predictions by exploring the science-based snapAg resources from Agriculture in the Classroom - Canada.

The Real Dirt on Farming

Grade 5 and 12 - This booklet is designed to connect your students with the food they eat, and introduce them to some of Canada's farm families. This booklet provides basic facts on topics such as the difference between growing crops conventionally and organically, pesticide use, animal housing and animal welfare, environmental sustainability, technology used in farming as well as many other subjects. The goal of this book is to help your students make informed decisions about the food they're eating. This full-colour pictorial booklet, available in English, illustrates what Canadian farming looks like. You can order class sets by filling in the order form below or download the English or French version below.

thinkAG Career Exploration Toolkit

The thinkAG Career Exploration Activity Toolkit contains a selection of activities that engage Grade 9-12 students in exploring the wide variety of career opportunities available in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

What’s Your Something?

The agri-food sector employs over 2.2 million Canadians (1 in 8 jobs) and most of them are off the farm. What is your future career path? You have to do SOMETHING to earn a living, but what will it be? Here are some examples of careers in agriculture and food... Is there SOMETHING that interests you? Download a free version in English or French.