I am a 4th year teacher teaching at the high school I graduated from. I teach a variety of agriculture courses including: Plant & Animal Science, Greenhouse, Ag Business, Food Science, Forestry, and Environmental Natural Resources.
This purchase is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts in a plant nutrition unit. The slideshow covers macro, secondary, & micro nutrients, reading a fertilizer label, organic vs inorganic sources of plant nutrients, and the 5Rs of nutrient management. Included: -16 slide Google Slides -Guided Notes that follow the slideshow -12 question practice worksheet
Very detailed & thorough lab for students to follow to learn the scientific method in a hands-on and interactive way! Includes underlined vocabulary terms with definitions, steps for students to follow to perform the 8 steps of the scientific method (question, background research, hypothesis, procedure, collect/record data, analyze, draw conclusions, communicate findings), and wrap up questions at the end. Budget friendly supply list: -Different Types of Paper (Cardstock, Construction, Compute
8th - 11th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
Use this activity to either introduce or supplement your mammal/livestock reproduction unit! Students cut out color-coded diagrams and definitions, match them to the correct term in the male & female reproductive system, and then glue them onto their own "notes" page. Includes: -Directions for Use -Matching Cards to be Cut & Pasted -Student "Notes" Packet for Cards to be Glued to -KEY
This interactive activity will get your students up and moving, as well as using critical thinking skills and prior knowledge to match anatomy terms and descriptions. Includes the following anatomy terms: horns, nares, hooves, auricle, switch, dewclaw, etc. Purchase Includes: -40 Scavenger Hunt cards -Scavenger Hunt worksheet -Directions for Use -KEY
Students use the website cellsalive.fun to explore interactive cell models of both the prokaryote and eukaryote with an emphasis on learning the differences between the two. Students label important parts on diagrams of each and record functions of each organelle. When you purchase, you will receive a Google doc copy of the lab packet, so you can add additional questions as you wish.
Students use a fact sheet developed by the EPA to “diagnose” the problem in 6 different case studies, then make recommendations on how the problem could be mitigated. Includes: 6 Case StudiesStudent Response Chart Directions for facilitation & KEYNote: Students will need access to the reading found at this link: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-09/documents/ag_runoff_fact_sheet.pdf **I do not own or claim the rights to this material**
Covers 11 different nutrient deficiencies in livestock, including the function of the nutrient in the body and the symptoms of the deficiency. Includes: -Google Slides -Student Guided Notes -Practice Scenarios Worksheet
Virtual Lab students can complete independently using the FREE Garden Gene Genius online game from Ask a Biologist Arizona State University: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/games-sims/genetics-game/index.html This game can also be found by simply googling "Garden Gene Genius". I do not own or claim the rights to this game or any material in it. The virtual lab walks students through the basics of punnett squares, including genotype, phenotype, homozygous, heterozygous, codominance, incomplete do
Use this project to wrap up a unit on multiple body systems or assess student understanding of a specific body system. Students design a board game related to their assigned body system, including the board layout, questions to be answered throughout game play, and game rules. I used this in an intro level course to wrap up my body systems unit, which covered only external anatomy, digestive systems, and reproductive systems, but when you purchase you will receive an editable Google doc. So, yo
Very detailed & thorough lab for students to follow to learn the scientific method in a hands-on and interactive way! Includes underlined vocabulary terms with definitions, steps for students to follow to perform the 8 steps of the scientific method (question, background research, hypothesis, procedure, collect/record data, analyze, draw conclusions, communicate findings), and wrap up questions at the end. Budget friendly supply list: -Regular Oreos -Double-stuffed Oreos -Scales -Plastic
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Use this interactive lesson to teach livestock identification methods in your intro level ag classes or to review in an upper level animal science course. Students are each assigned a livestock ID method and tasked with researching it to complete their assigned slide. Lastly, they have to find the "secret ingredient", which is a video of the ID method being applied to an animal. Finally, have group members share about their assigned ID method to "teach" their group members about it. Students fil
Use this poster project to have students dive deeper into sustainable agriculture after an introduction lesson. (I assign this project after teaching the "What is Sustainability" lesson from National FFA. If you would like to do the same and can't find the lesson, reach out to me and I will send it to you!) Purchase Includes: -Poster directions/instructions -Example list of sustainable agriculture practices for students to choose from (or let them come up with their own) -Chart for students to
Project-based learning activity where students develop a poster that could be used by a farmer completing daily observation to know what to look for. Assign each of your students a specific ailment (tail biting, feather pecking, animal behavior, etc.). Purchase Includes: -Project Instructions -Gallery Walk Packet to be completed by students at the end to learn about all the ailments -Grading Rubric
The Magic School Bus- For Lunch Episode can easily be found on YouTube and is a great way to introduce your unit on digestive systems or begin discussing monogastric digestion with your students! In the episode, Ms. Frizzle takes students on a field trip through Arnold's digestive system. This worksheet guides high school students through thinking about the real anatomy and bodily processes shown in this cartoon.
Students answer punnett square and genetics related questions to determine what color each number represents and then color in a cute cactus-themed coloring sheet. This is a great activity to use to recap skills and wind down after notes or for early finishers.
Use for intro to Ag or any intro level animal science students! Includes 11 of the most common breeds of goats. Included: -Google Slideshow -Fill-in-the-blank Guided Notes for students -Quiz w/ KEY
This unit summative assessment asks students to write a letter to their state representative asking for a subsidy to be put into place for farmers implementing best management practices related to soil conservation. Students demonstrate knowledge gained during the soils unit to justify their choice of best management practice. DISCLAIMER: This resource requires students use the following fact sheet, which is freely available online at this link: https://www.nsefp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/S
Students learn the 4 main reasons plants are selected to be put into a landscape- function, aesthetics, site adaptability, & management- by putting together a news report type skit describing a new species of plant just added to their hometown. I typically show my students an example news report on Youtube at the beginning of the project, so they can get an idea of the expectations. I suggest this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbQaYiIWazE , but any will do. **I do not own or claim rig
In this activity, you will assign your students a species of livestock and 5 external anatomy terms associated with that species (ex. for cattle, you could assign switch, brisket, hock, poll, & loin). Students then are tasked with rewriting the lyrics to the hokey pokey song and developing motions/dance moves that could be used to indicate the location of the assigned terms on their own bodies. If you have a super outgoing class, you can have every group present or I typically offer bonus po
Foldable to teach your students the forming factors of soil: climate organisms relief (landscape/topography) parent material time Directions provided on how to build the foldable, as well as a link to the Google Slides that can be used to fill in the guided notes on the inside.
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
$2.99
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About the store
Experience
I am a 4th year teacher teaching at the high school I graduated from. I teach a variety of agriculture courses including: Plant & Animal Science, Greenhouse, Ag Business, Food Science, Forestry, and Environmental Natural Resources.
Teaching style
I try to make my teaching style as hands-on as possible, but my first priority is always to make learning FUN! Sometimes I do notes, sometimes I do projects, sometimes we go outside! I like to mix it up, but my main goal is for my students to learn something in a fun and engaging way!
Awards & shining teacher moments
In spring of 2024, during my 3rd year teaching, I was recognized as an Outstanding High School Teacher by the Coalition for Rural and Appalachian Schools, an award I was nominated for by my building principal.
My own education history
I graduated from THE Ohio State University in 2021 with my Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture, Major: Agriscience Education. My minor was in production agriculture.
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