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Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom works to increase agricultural literacy; the understanding of the value of agriculture as it affects our daily lives by providing lessons aligned to Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core or career exploration
07/31/2026
Back to school is just around the corner! It's a great time for educators to think about connecting agriculture to their content. Checkout this lesson plan!
K-2: https://www.agliteracy.org/matrix/lessons/817/
3-5: https://www.agliteracy.org/matrix/lessons/104/
07/29/2026
Checkout this fun experiment!
https://www.purpleplow.org/puzzlers/solar-oven
07/27/2026
How now, milk cow? In this rib-tickling tale of a young boy faced with a very unusual breakfast guest, readers are treated to a deliciously humorous lesson in just where their next meal might come from. Join Patrick and his father as they face (and feast with) The Cow in Patrick O'Shanahan's Kitchen. Pre-K-3!
07/24/2026
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07/22/2026
In need of a refreshing at-home treat? Check this out!
https://www.agfoundation.org/resources/ice-cream-in-a-bag-activity-sheet
07/22/2026
"Water is Water" by Miranda Paul is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.
This poetic picture book follows a group of kids as they move through all the different phases of the water cycle. From rain to fog to snow to mist, Miranda Paul and Jason Chin combine to create a beautiful and informative journey in this innovative nonfiction picture book that will leave you thirsty for more.
Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1062/
07/20/2026
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"Insect Population Dynamics: Predators and Herbivores" is a free lesson plan on the Curriculum Matrix, for grades 6-8.
Investigate ecosystem roles by identifying insects as predators or herbivores, conducting a bug hunt, and creating a field guide entry based on research. Students analyze and graph species richness and abundance data and apply their understanding by designing an advertisement for a biological control organism.
Follow the link in to access the lesson plan: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/994/
07/20/2026
Hungry Planet profiles 30 families from around the world including Bosnia, Chad, Egypt, Greenland, Japan, the United States and France. Featuring photo-essays on international street food, meat markets, fast food and cookery, this captivating chronicle offers a riveting look at what the world really eats. Grades 3-5!
07/18/2026
Did you know...
Friday Farm Fact:
Michigan is one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the nation, with farmers producing more than 200 different commodities commercially. From fruits and vegetables to dairy, livestock and field crops, Michigan agriculture helps feed our communities and fuels our state's economy. 🌾
07/17/2026
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