This Washington County exclusive seed bank curriculum kit gives K-5th* grade classes the opportunity to get to know common grains through stories, lessons, and hands-on learning. This curriculum kit includes a seed bank with 12 types of common grains, 4 children's books about people using grains, a class set of 18 loupes, and links to 4 grain-related lessons from National Agriculture in the Classroom. This seed bank is created in partnership with the Banks Seed Library.*Note that included books are best suited to grades K-2 (though there is no age limit to enjoying the books), but which can be utilized in 3rd-5th grade class as teaching tools for studying art and literature. Third through 5th grade teachers may also opt out of receiving the books.Once you have placed your order at check out, the Washington County Programs Coordinator will be in contact with you to confirm your grade and best delivery method.This kit is available for 4 weeks, and all items contained must be returned.

From grain to flour in your hands! Help students explore where bread, pastries, noodles, tortillas, and other grain-based foods begin by grinding grains right in your classroom. This hands-on grain mill connects agriculture to everyday food while encouraging curiosity about the process of growing, harvesting, and preparing grain. Students will see, touch, and process grains as they turn the hand-cranked grain mill to transform grain into a food-prep ready state.Includes instructions and all 7 parts (please check to ensure you have included all parts when returning mill). Clamps easily to desk or table.Recommended grains for grinding: How to use video: Grain Mill - VKP1012 - YouTubeIf you like this product and would like to purchase a grain mill kit for your classroom, we recommend checking out National Agriculture in the Classroom: Grain Mill - AgClassroomStore at USU3-week checkout. This item must be returned to the Washington County OAITC office.  

How long does it take for science to find an answer to a problem? On January 25, 1862, naturalist Charles Darwin received a box of orchids. One flower, the Madagascar star orchid, fascinated him. It had an 11.5" nectary, the place where flowers make nectar, the sweet liquid that insects and birds eat. How, he wondered, did insects pollinate the orchid? It took 130 years to find the answer. This book must be returned.

In this lesson, students are introduced to the concepts of supply and demand as it pertains to the school kitchen. Students will explore factors affecting egg production and how supply and demand influence the price and availability of eggs. Students will role-play as poultry farmers and egg consumers to analyze real-world scenarios, observe the impact on egg supply, and make suggestions to their school’s kitchen staff. Supply and Demand in Egg Production (3-5)Egg Supply Game Report Cards