3rd & 4th Grades

Welcome, educators! Cultivate a love of agriculture in your classroom with our FREE downloadable lessons! Browse, download, and get ready to spark curiosity and inspire your students!

Fall 2026 Lessons

Pumpkins

Schedule to be led by Kayler & Emmie

Activity: Students explore pumpkin varieties, pumpkin-based foods, and follow the step-by-step journey a pumpkin takes from the farm field to the plate or porch

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Dairy

Schedule to be led by Kayler & Emmie

Activity One: Everything Dairy

Students explore dairy cattle, dairy products, and follow the step-by-step journey milk takes from the cow to the grocery store.

Activity Two: Everyday Connections

Students become food scientists to discover how mechanical energy transforms liquid cream into a solid fat. By shaking their own mini-jars of cream, they witness physical changes in matter firsthand and enjoy a fresh butter taste test.

Time Allotment 30 minutes

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Ag Mags

Designed for students in grades 3-6. These non-fiction readers introduce young learners to a variety of topics, including agricultural careers, farm animals, and where food like pizza comes from.

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Spring 2026 Lessons

Sunflowers

Activity One: On your own or Led by Kayler & Emmie

Grow sunflowers in your classroom

Activity Two: Schedule to be led by Kayler & Emmie

Harvest of Sunflowers

Activity Three: Schedule to be led by Kayler & Emmie

Everyday Items Containing Sunflowers

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Beef Cattle

Schedule to be led by Kayler & Emmie

Activity One: Proper Care & Nutrition -

Learn how ranchers provide a healthy environment and balanced diet for their herds.

Activity Two: Everyday Connections -

Discover how cattle impact your daily life by identifying common household items—like crayons, soap, and sports balls—that are made from surprising beef by-products!

Time Allotment 30 minutes

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Ag Mags

Designed for students in grades 3-6. These non-fiction readers introduce young learners to a variety of topics, including agricultural careers, farm animals, and where food like pizza comes from.

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Bugs: Entomology & Importance in Agriculture!

Students will be able to identify common bugs and understand their roles in agriculture, including their importance as pests, pollinators, and beneficial insects.

Time Allotment 40 minutes

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Fall 2025 Lessons

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Corn: From Field to Fluff!

Activity One: On your own or Led by Kayler & Abby

Grow corn in your classroom

Activity Two: Schedule to be led by Kayler & Abby

Germination of corn seed

Activity Three: Schedule to be led by Kayler & Abby

From Field to Fluff! Pop kernels and enjoy popcorn!

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Ag Mags

Designed for students in grades 3-6. These non-fiction readers introduce young learners to a variety of topics, including agricultural careers, farm animals, and where food like pizza comes from.

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Bugs: Entomology & Importance in Agriculture!

Students will be able to identify common bugs and understand their roles in agriculture, including their importance as pests, pollinators, and beneficial insects.

Time Allotment 40 minutes

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Butter: Cream to Creamy

Schedule to be led by Kayler & Abby

Students will make their own butter by hand. They'll discover how a simple physical action—shaking a jar—can transform liquid cream into a solid. While they shake, we'll discuss the properties of fat molecules and how agitation causes them to clump together.
Students will enjoy homemade butter on crackers. This experience provides a tangible connection between agriculture, food science, and the finished product on their plate.

Time Allotment 40 minutes

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Spring 2025 Lessons

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Aquaculture

Learn about how fish are grown in fish farms! Introduce your class to the wonders of aquaculture. Get free Ag-Mags for your students from Ellis County Farm Bureau.

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Wheat

Activity One: On your own or Led by Steph & Abby

Grow wheatgrass in your classroom

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Milling Process, From Wheat to Flour

Activity Three: Schedule to be led by Steph & Abby

Edible Cookie Dough, From Flour to Table

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The Soil In Jackie's Garden

We're excited to share a new resource for your school! Ellis County Farm Bureau has recently donated the 2025 American Farm Bureau Book of the Year, "The Soil in Jackie's Garden," to all elementary schools and public libraries in Ellis County...

We've also shared a coloring sheet that complements the story. You'll find this attached to this email.

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Fall 2024 Lessons

Worms

Objective: This lesson is for 3rd & 4th-grade students to understand how worms are important for the soil and plant health. Under "Review Lesson" are downloadable documents, two links to age-appropriate videos related to the lesson, and a form to request the Worm Box Discovery in your classroom.

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Pigs

This engaging lesson is designed for 3rd and 4th-grade students to explore the anatomy of pigs and acquire the vocabulary essential for understanding pork production.

Discover a wealth of resources, including downloadable documents and a captivating video narrated by local Ellis County Auctioneer Jason Schneider.

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