Agriculture in the Classroom

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.

DIY Ag Fortune Tellers

Do it yourself! As a class, colour, cut and make your own fortune teller. Quiz each other and learn something new about agriculture.

Healthy Kids Quest

Grades 1 to 3 - This free resource package for teachers, from the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum, encourages students to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Healthy Kids Quest includes fun lesson plans that are suited to curricula across all of Canada’s provinces and territories. Ce programme offre aux enseignants une ressource gratuite qui vise à encourager les élèves à adopter de saines habitudes de vie. Le Défi enfant santé comprend des plans de leçons adaptés aux programmes d’études de toutes les provinces et tous les territoires canadiens.

International Year of Pulses Lessons

Grade 3 - Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba in partnership with MB Pulse and Soybean Growers have created two lessons: Introduction to Pulses and Pulses and Sustainability. Both link to the Grade 3 Science Units - Growth and Changes in Plants and Soils in the Environment.

International Year of Pulses Lessons

Grade 4 - Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba in partnership with MB Pulse and Soybean Growers have created two lessons: Introduction to Pulses and History of Pulses. Both link to the Grade 4 Science Unit Habitats and Communities and Social Studies Cluster 3.

Leafy Spurge-Grade 4 Science

Grade 4 - Designed to be used with Science unit Habitats and Communities or as a compliment to the Amazing Agriculture Adventure Leafy Spurge station. This resource includes curriculum links, worksheets and answer keys, plus a tag game for students to play.

Lunch Box for Plants

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Grade 3 - This kit is designed to give teachers background information, student activities, reproducible student worksheets and the tools for many of the suggested soil activities. It is a hands-on, student-centered unit aimed at the Grade 3 Science Soils Unit. Go ahead! Get dirty! Available in English and French. Please order using the form below.

Sheep Farmer’s Food Chain

Grade 4 - This activity sheet is designed to be used with the Grade 4 Science Habitats and Communities unit as a stand alone resource and/or a compliment to the Amazing Agriculture Adventure Sheep Station.

Soils Lesson Plans

Grade 3 - These lessons were developed by the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan.

The Care of Laying Hens in Manitoba

Grade K to 12 - This resource includes a 5-minute DVD and a brochure. All educational resources are free of charge and can be ordered via www.eggs.mb.ca – just click ‘About Eggs’ on the home page, then ‘Resources’ for a complete listing. For more information contact Brenda at bbaz@eggs.mb.ca