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"The National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is an online, searchable, and standards-based curriculum map for K-12 teachers. The Matrix contextualizes national education standards in science, social studies, and nutrition education with relevant instructional resources linked to Common Core Standards."
"Discover resources for teachers related to agricultural education, including lesson plans, summer workshops, garden grant applications and more, as well as how to donate to Ag in the Classroom or support the program by purchasing the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Country Classics cookbook."
Classroom Lessons & Activities
Classroom Lessons & Activities
Click on the videos below to learn more. There is an activity at the end of each of the presentations that can be completed with students and includes supplies needed.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
FarmFriendsDirector#1552C5E.pdfFarm Friends
Farm Friends
The link above gives you access to farmers and community members across the state in various commodity groups. If there is not a person listed in the area you have a question about, call the Coffee County Farm Bureau office at (931) 728-4637. They will be able to put you in contact with someone who can point you in the right direction.
ALPHABET SOUP-2017.pdfAlphabet Soup
Alphabet Soup
Alphabet soup is one of the most useful resources for Ag in the Classroom. It provides activities for every letter of the alphabet that can be adjusted to meet the needs of any grade level. Included are lesson plans, supplies, questioning and extension ideas.
Agriculture Magazines
Agriculture Magazines
(Ag. Mags)
(Ag. Mags)
Pizza Ag Mag.pdfAg Mag Pizza
Ag Mag Pizza
The PDF to the left is an example of an Ag. Mag. It gives facts about various commodities and is geared toward grades 3-6. There are additional Ag Mags for middle and upper grades as well. Tennessee Ag in the Classroom is working on an Ag Mag that will be available soon. Ag Mags can be ordered for a class set for under $10 and will come in a newspaper format (similar to SS Weekly). You can also print the PDF (FREE) and make copies to use in the classroom. Illinois Ag in the Classroom has Ag Mags that give great information, but is specific to their state. You can reach their website here:
Tennessee AG in the Classroom Outdoor Garden Grant
Tennessee AG in the Classroom Outdoor Garden Grant
Click the link below to learn more about the Ag in the Classroom Grant for Tennessee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Fleming, Associate Director of Special Programs – (931) 388 – 7872, ext. 2759.
Click the link below to learn more about the Ag in the Classroom Grant for Tennessee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Fleming, Associate Director of Special Programs – (931) 388 – 7872, ext. 2759.
Grant.pdf"The Outdoor Classroom Garden Grant Program is designed to show that agriculture is an integral part of our everyday environment. Farms, wildlife, forestry, people and cities are all interrelated with agriculture. As most of Tennessee’s wildlife resides on and feeds off of private property, including farms and timber lands, the gardens can demonstrate the connection between agriculture, food, fiber, conservation, wildlife and the urban environment."
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