TEACHER RESOURCES
Kits for lending - All kits are in a large tote and contain a binder of lessons and ideas to use for each topic.
Hydroponics - Do you have a green thumb? Want to try something new? This kit explains the fundamentals of hydroponic growing and includes materials to set up and grow a crop of lettuce and includes clay pots, soil, aquarium pump and ph papers.
Probing our soil - Ready to get some dirt under your fingernails? If you are interested in the earth, we are caretakers of this kit is for you. There are experiments for testing the ph of soil, types of soil particles and effects of pollutants. Kit includes, test tubes, scales, and vials.
Pondering Pizza – A Slice of Agriculture - How does pizza relate to agriculture? This kit explains the components of pizza and their origins in agriculture. Also included are math games with fractions for students to play and learn.
Soil Erosion - “Raindrops and Bombs”? Do you know the power of rain? Environmental concerns are important to farmers and the general public. This kit explains types of erosion and practices that are used to combat the loss of our precious soil. Books, ryegrass seeds, straw included.
Agriculture measures up - Math plays an important factor in successful agriculture. From how to best build a fence to uses of fertilizer, farmers need top notch math skills. Activities include - Best use of fencing and fertilizer experiments. Includes shelled corn, and insulation board.
Rain or Shine Weather’s Effect on Agriculture - Farmers are often at the mercy of nature, but there are things they can control. Learn about the water cycle, and observe effects of a drought. Kit includes colored cellophane and seeds.
Growing better every Day – using genetics to improve agriculture - Genetics are important factors in crops and livestock. Learn about base genetics, create chromosome pairs. Includes corn kernels, pennies, and colored paper clips.
Protein Providers – The Supreme Soybean - Soybeans are used for thousands of products in our life, and are an excellent source of protein. Illinois is second in soybean productions. Examine changes of seeds in water, dissect seeds. Includes vials, corks, thermometers, seeds.
Bio Technology - Just like a TV show! Biotechnology is an important component for advancing agriculture. Build a DNA model and electrophoresis the procedure used to create a DNA fingerprint. Gatorade, hot plate and duct tape included.
Pumpkin Patch - It’s fall favorite fruit the pumpkin! Lots of story books and recipes included.
Soybean Agri-science - Polymer activities are the focus of this kit. Make oobleck and salad dressing. Soy crayons, hot plate, ink pigments, and candy molds included.
Horticulture science kit - Greenhouses are used extensively in agriculture. Both food and ornamental crops can be grown in greenhouses. There are insect studies and fertilizer choices activities. Includes seed packets, bamboo stakes and petri dishes.
Pigs - Enjoy lots of information about pigs, surprise – they are very clean! Many books and crafts ideas are included.
Adventures around the farm - Explaining the daily life and responsibilities on a farm. Card games, books and craft ideas are in this kit.
Wheat - Spaghetti! Macaroni! Bread! All these good things start with wheat. Activities using yeast and craft ideas are here! Books, wheat kernels and grinder included.
Seasons on the Farm - The work on a farm changes with the seasons. Several books, dvds and projects included.
Hydroponics - Do you have a green thumb? Want to try something new? This kit explains the fundamentals of hydroponic growing and includes materials to set up and grow a crop of lettuce and includes clay pots, soil, aquarium pump and ph papers.
Probing our soil - Ready to get some dirt under your fingernails? If you are interested in the earth, we are caretakers of this kit is for you. There are experiments for testing the ph of soil, types of soil particles and effects of pollutants. Kit includes, test tubes, scales, and vials.
Pondering Pizza – A Slice of Agriculture - How does pizza relate to agriculture? This kit explains the components of pizza and their origins in agriculture. Also included are math games with fractions for students to play and learn.
Soil Erosion - “Raindrops and Bombs”? Do you know the power of rain? Environmental concerns are important to farmers and the general public. This kit explains types of erosion and practices that are used to combat the loss of our precious soil. Books, ryegrass seeds, straw included.
Agriculture measures up - Math plays an important factor in successful agriculture. From how to best build a fence to uses of fertilizer, farmers need top notch math skills. Activities include - Best use of fencing and fertilizer experiments. Includes shelled corn, and insulation board.
Rain or Shine Weather’s Effect on Agriculture - Farmers are often at the mercy of nature, but there are things they can control. Learn about the water cycle, and observe effects of a drought. Kit includes colored cellophane and seeds.
Growing better every Day – using genetics to improve agriculture - Genetics are important factors in crops and livestock. Learn about base genetics, create chromosome pairs. Includes corn kernels, pennies, and colored paper clips.
Protein Providers – The Supreme Soybean - Soybeans are used for thousands of products in our life, and are an excellent source of protein. Illinois is second in soybean productions. Examine changes of seeds in water, dissect seeds. Includes vials, corks, thermometers, seeds.
Bio Technology - Just like a TV show! Biotechnology is an important component for advancing agriculture. Build a DNA model and electrophoresis the procedure used to create a DNA fingerprint. Gatorade, hot plate and duct tape included.
Pumpkin Patch - It’s fall favorite fruit the pumpkin! Lots of story books and recipes included.
Soybean Agri-science - Polymer activities are the focus of this kit. Make oobleck and salad dressing. Soy crayons, hot plate, ink pigments, and candy molds included.
Horticulture science kit - Greenhouses are used extensively in agriculture. Both food and ornamental crops can be grown in greenhouses. There are insect studies and fertilizer choices activities. Includes seed packets, bamboo stakes and petri dishes.
Pigs - Enjoy lots of information about pigs, surprise – they are very clean! Many books and crafts ideas are included.
Adventures around the farm - Explaining the daily life and responsibilities on a farm. Card games, books and craft ideas are in this kit.
Wheat - Spaghetti! Macaroni! Bread! All these good things start with wheat. Activities using yeast and craft ideas are here! Books, wheat kernels and grinder included.
Seasons on the Farm - The work on a farm changes with the seasons. Several books, dvds and projects included.