Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers lesson plans for PreK through high school grade levels about agriculture, agricultural careers and other topics. The program also networks with other commodity groups that develop lessons.
Check back frequently as lesson plans are being updated and new ones will be added regularly!
Exploring Wisconsin Agriculture
Exploring Wisconsin Agriculture is a free, online interactive learning module aligned to Wisconsin Academic Standards to help students understand agriculture’s role in shaping Wisconsin’s history, economy, and careers. Each of the five e-learning modules include interactive learning activities and introductions to the top foods and agricultural commodities produced in Wisconsin. Modules may be used independently or sequentially.
Lesson Modules
– This Business Called Agriculture (33 minutes)
– Climate Smart Agriculture (30 minutes)
– Agriculture Advancements (27 minutes)
– Agriculture Industries in Wisconsin (31 minute)
– Careers in Agriculture (27 minutes)
AITC June Dairy Month COVID Ideas 2021
Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom shares resources that can be used to help celebrate June Dairy Month. The packet includes activities, links to lessons and websites, and ideas that can be done at an in-person, virtual or drive-by event.
ABC’s and 1-2-3’s of Agriculture
An activity book about agriculture for elementary students to color and learn from using the alphabet and 26 numbers to highlight things about agriculture. This booklet is not available in hard copy, but users can download and print the entire book or just the pages they want.
Cranberry STEAM Learning Project
The Cranberry STEAM Learning Project is a newly formed Steering Committee representing Wisconsin’s cranberry industry and youth education. Using a grant awarded from the proceeds from the 2018 Wood County Farm Technology Days, numerous educational kits have been assembled to teach traditional and non-traditional students about Wisconsin’s state fruit, the Cranberry. Lessons have been developed to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM).
Hands on Activities – Book Two
Hands-on learning is important for many students. In addition to being able to more fully understand educational and agricultural concepts, students will have fun completing these activities. This booklet provides step-by-step instructions and a list of materials needed for the activity to make coordinating educational activities fun and simple.
World of Corn
The student version of the National Corn Growers Association’s publication. Updated every three years, this booklet has activities, word searches and coloring pages to learn about corn. The books are sponsored by the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association. Limit of 425 per order. World of Corn books can be ordered through our online store.
An Ag Career for You
The career pathways in agriculture and natural resources are featured in this booklet along with lists of related jobs. A listing of Wisconsin Universities, Colleges and Technical Colleges with agricultural degrees is featured. Career related activities are included too. Funds for printing and distribution are provided by sponsors and donors throughout the state. An Agricultural …
This Business Called Agriculture – Exploring Wisconsin Agriculture
The Exploring Wisconsin Agriculture Mini Ag Mag is designed to support in-person agricultural literacy activities for students in grades 3-5. The Exploring Wisconsin Agriculture mini-ag mag will help students: Develop a basic understanding of the history of agriculture in Wisconsin. Describe the crops, commodities, and agriculture products that Wisconsin is nationally recognized for growing, producing …
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Hands on Activities – Book One
Hands-on learning is important for many students. In addition to being able to more fully understand educational and agricultural concepts, students will have fun completing these activities. This booklet provides step-by-step instructions and a list of materials needed for the activity to make coordinating educational activities fun and simple. Download
Soybean Science Kits
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom through the support and sponsorship of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board offers an exciting resource for educating Wisconsin students and teachers about soybeans and their many uses in food, household products, newspaper ink, and alternative fuels. The Soybean Science Kit is an engaging, interesting hands-on approach that teaches 4th to …
Essay Contest
“Wisconsin Agriculture is Fruit-Full” Due Date: April 15, 2024 Contest Overview The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation – Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest is an opportunity for fourth and fifth grade students to explore Wisconsin history, geography, and economics through the lens of Wisconsin Agriculture. An annual essay prompt challenges students to research and write …