Lesson Plans
Each breakout session has an activity, lesson plans, and additional resources for teachers to bring into their classrooms.
2022:
Strong as an Egg: Discover what an egg has in common with architecture and strength.
Food Science: Learn about the science of food and how we develop and produce our food
MyPlate: Connect food, nutrition and farming.
Agriculture Literacy: Learn where to find accurate agriculture books and explore ways to effectively utilize them.
2025:
Farm Tech Over Time: Past, Present, & Future: Discover how agriculture technology has changed from the past, the present, and into the future.
Corn Life Cycle: From seed to stalk, understand the life cycle of a corn plant.
Break Out the Beef Facts: Unlock fun facts about beef and other fun lessons with hands-on escape boxes.
Agriculture Pathways: Explore the many opportunities in the agriculture industry with Mary Klopfenstein, Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professional and Ag in the Classroom Program Specialist.
Pumpkin Pie in a Bag: Combine your math lesson with a sweet treat by measuring a pumpkin's weight, size, and shape before making pumpkin pie in a bag.
2023:
Soil Science: Create your own Cover Crop Monster to demonstrate the impact of regenerative practices on soil health.
Pollinators: Explore the world of pollinators through hands-on activities and learn how to incorporate them into your reading lesson.
Pig Math: Learn how to integrate housing calculations into your next math lesson while creating the perfect space for your pigs.
Food Friends: Connect food science and farming by understanding the nutritional value of food through an interactive activity.
2024:
Agriculture Careers: Hear from industry professionals to explore possible career opportunities.
Growing a Classroom Garden: Explore what it takes to start and maintain a classroom garden.
Animal Care & Husbandry: Understand the proper care needed for livestock.
Renewable Energy: Learn about renewable energy sources, like solar panels, and create a solar oven for your classroom.
Ice Cream in a Bag: Connect the process of making ice cream to agriculture through understanding dairy products, pasteurization, homogenization, and food safety.
2026:
Meat Science 101: Discover the basics of meat science, including cuts, food safety, and ways to connect agriculture into your everyday lessons.
Soil Painting: Combine art and science by getting creative while exploring soil types.
Strawberries: How Do They Grow?: Learn about the strawberry life cycle and gain simple, engaging activities to teach plant science.
Animal Life Cycles: Explore the stages of animal development with interactive ideas and ready-to-use resources.
Strawberry Salsa: Make delicious strawberry salsa while exploring crop products, pH levels, food rations, and food safety. Also, discover if your students are supertasters.