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  • Eggs: Supply and DemandLogin to Hold

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    Eggs: Supply and Demand

    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.   Lesson Plan & Activity Sheet
  • Herbs and Spices of the World KitLogin to Hold

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    Herbs and Spices of the World Kit

    In this lesson students will recognize the difference between a spice and herb, learn how herbs and spices are grown on farms around the world, and participate in a culinary challenge to season popcorn for various cultural cuisines. This kit includes a set of Herb and Spice cards, Seasoning Mix cards, popcorn and five spices*.  This kit is for a class of 30 students. This kit does not need to be returned. *Additional common spices will be needed for variation.
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    Acres of Adventures – 2

    National 4-H Curriculum

    This is a two book series for educators desiring to enrich the scientific learning environment by tying lessons into week long celebrations of Agriculture. It is created by the National 4-H Curriculum for cultivating excitement for science and agriculture in school and in afterschool programs.
  • The Life of Douglas-fir (GRADES K-2)Login to Hold

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    The Life of Douglas-fir (GRADES K-2)

    Grades K-2: Students will explore the life cycle of a Douglas-fir Christmas tree through this fun craft! Students will identify the various stages of growth through a series of lifecycle stickers. This kit includes the following materials: wood tree cutout, jewelry sized box, life cycle card, stickers, paint and glue. This kit includes materials for 25 students. This kit does not need to be returned.
  • The Life of Douglas-fir (GRADES 3-5)Login to Hold

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    The Life of Douglas-fir (GRADES 3-5)

     Grades 3-5: Students will explore the life cycle of a Douglas-fir Christmas tree through this fun craft learning the various stages of growth. Students will engage in a grade-appropriate reading activity about Christmas tree varieties and sketch a tree's life cycle. This kit includes the following materials: wood tree cutout, jewelry sized box, life cycle card, Christmas Tree Booklet, paint and glue. This kit does not need to be returned.
  • All Types of Minds BookmarksLogin to Hold

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    All Types of Minds Bookmarks

    Receive a class set of 25 bookmarks. This kit does not need to be returned.
  • Mozzarella Cheesemaking KitLogin to Hold

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    Mozzarella Cheesemaking Kit

    Students make fresh mozzarella cheese and discover the science (changing a liquid to a solid), art, and craft involved in the development of specialty cheese. Lessons aligning with this kit include: Cheesemaking: From Liquid to Solid (Grades 6-8), Cheesemaking: From Liquid to Solid (Grades 3-5), Enzymes and Bacteria are Whey Cool! (Grades 9-12),   and Say Cheese for Protein (Grades 9-12). This kit includes rennet and citric aid for making mozzarella cheese. This kit includes materials for six groups of students. This kit does not need to be returned. Sponsored by the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council.
  • Entomology: Group Helper's GuideLogin to Hold

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    Entomology: Group Helper’s Guide

    An activity book for helping students learn about entomology!
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    Garden in a Glove Kit

    Students will get to watch 5 different types of seeds germinate and sprout in their very own Garden in a Glove! This kit contains gloves, 5 different seeds and cotton balls required for the Garden in a Glove lesson plan. This kit does not need to be returned.  This Kit Includes: Gloves, Cotton Balls, Seeds, and a Paper Lesson Plan Please put the number of students in your class in the quantity section at checkout to ensure the correct number of supplies gets to you.
  • Grain Processing SamplesLogin to Hold

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    Grain Processing Samples

    This set of 10 grain samples is a great resource for students to learn about different types of grain and what they look like after they've been processed. This set of samples includes: Soft White Wheat,  Triticale, Rye, Durum Wheat, Hard Red Wheat, Oats, Barley, and processed samples of pasta, flour, and oatmeal.
  • Agricultural Networking KitLogin to Hold

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    Agricultural Networking Kit

    Help students learn about agricultural careers through this fun, hands-on lesson.  Students will learn that agriculture is much more than farming, and they will also learn all the steps their food takes to get from farm to table!  This kit goes perfectly with the book Before We Eat: From Farm to Table and was featured in the 2016 Literacy Project. Please check the book out separately. This kit does not need to be returned.  This Kit Includes: 6 F's of agriculture bags, 44 career cards, and a paper lesson plan Please put the number of students in your class in the quantity section at checkout to ensure the correct number of supplies gets to you.