Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom

09/16/2026

"The Secret of Fall" by John Coy is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.

Fall offers a kaleidoscope of textures, smells, and colors. But what's behind those glorious colors we see among the treetops and upon the leaf-covered ground? Are leaves more than what they seem?

Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1399/

09/16/2026

National Agriculture in the Classroom is seeking workshop proposals for the 2027 “Rooted in Red Dirt” conference scheduled for June 28 - July 1, 2027 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Proposals must reach elementary (grades Pre-K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school (9-12), or all grades.

⏰The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2026⏰

Workshops style options are defined as Full or Mini.
- Full workshops will last one hour.
- Mini workshops will last 20 minutes and will be repeated 3 times with a 10-minute break in between.

Find more info and apply here: https://na.eventscloud.com/eSites/883556/Homepage

09/09/2026

Check out these great resources from our friends Nutrients for Life Foundation

Nutrients for Life curriculum includes STEM activities and lessons that show how the challenge to feed our world's growing population can be solved with science. Digital downloads are free for anyone to use. We charge a small shipping fee for printed materials. Search state standards

09/09/2026

Check this out!

"The Good, the Bad, and the Bugly" is a free lesson plan on the Curriculum Matrix, for grades 3-5.

Students classify the roles of insects in an ecosystem and identify the ways insects can be beneficial or harmful in agricultural settings.

Follow the link to access the lesson plan: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/1029/

09/09/2026

"Buzzing With Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner" by Janice N. Harrington is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.

Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? All of these questions buzzed endlessly in Charles Henry Turner's mind. He was fascinated by plants and animals and bugs. And even when he faced racial prejudice, Turner did not stop wondering. He constantly read, researched, and experimented.

Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1218/

09/07/2026

Welcome back to school? Are you running low on pencils for the classroom? Checkout our new ag fact pencils!

Purchase at: https://michigan-ag-in-the-classroom10.mybigcommerce.com/ag-fact-pencils/

09/04/2026

If you are able, donate to your local food bank today! No matter the size of your donation you can positively impact the lives of others.

09/03/2026

Join us!

Register today for the Quarterly Educator Webinar, "Small Bites Adventure Club" on Wednesday, September 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. CST.

Join this free webinar featuring Erin Croom from Small Bites Adventure Club. Erin will share information and teacher resources about good eating habits and nutrition through cooking activities and easy, fun explorations. Learn more about the do's and don'ts for successful taste testing that make trying new foods fun, not scary!

The recording of the webinar will be sent to registrants and be available for 30 days after the webinar.

Register today at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-jxkhmuQRgOZVCT4J3m2Mw

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

"Measuring Pollinators" is a free lesson plan on the Curriculum Matrix, for grades K-2.

Students identify and measure pollinators and determine why pollinators are important.

Follow the link to access the lesson plan: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/1022/