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Minnesota, United States
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I’m an Agriscience teacher in Central Minnesota, where I primarily teach agriculture and science classes. I love environmental science/biology, animal science and chemistry! My teaching style is project-based and hands-on—I love getting students actively involved in their learning. I’m also the first to admit that spelling isn’t my strongest skill—my students know they’re welcome to spell check me anytime! I always tell them that learning is a lifelong process, and we’re all in it together. Previously known as "AgricultureAdventures"
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Livestock Bundle!
Includes all of my livestock products! Topics include: breeds, EPD's, and traits!
7th - 12th
Livestock External Anatomy
I use this to introduce livestock judging! Great to also introduce external anatomy of cattle, pigs, and sheep!
8th - 12th
Also included in: Livestock Bundle!
Water Quality Investigation – Posters, Case Studies, & CER Reading Activities
Bring real-world science into your classroom with this engaging, standards-aligned Water Quality Lesson Bundle! Designed for grades 7–10, this resource helps students explore how human activities impact water systems using clear visuals, authentic data, and evidence-based reasoning. This includes a C-E-R about Native American Tribes and how water quality is affecting them. What’s IncludedWater quality poster activity3 Real-World Case StudiesCER (Claim–Evidence–Reasoning) Reading & Response Activ
7th - 12th
Chemistry, Earth Sciences
All About Wildlife Guided Inquiry Project
Engage students in guided inquiry as they explore the incredible biodiversity of their own state or region! In this All About Wildlife Inquiry Project, students research plants, animals, and fungi to understand how organisms interact within an ecosystem. Students choose one species from each of seven categories—mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, plants, and fungi—and present their findings in an informational poster or digital slideshow. This project is perfect for units on eco
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS4-3
+5
Holiday Bundle
Includes lessons for: - Halloween - Veterans Day - Earth Day - Valentines Day - May Day - Memorial Day
4th - 12th
General Science
Pumpkin Density
Looking for a fun, hands-on Halloween science lesson that doesn’t require carving or messy water tubs? This Pumpkin Density Activity is the perfect seasonal lab that blends math and science while keeping supplies simple and safe! Students will investigate whether pumpkins would float or sink by calculating their density using mass and volume measurements only — no water needed! They’ll measure circumference, estimate volume using math formulas, and weigh their pumpkins to collect data. Then,
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Holiday Bundle
Structural Soundness - Livestock Judging
Use this with the External Anatomy 3D animals! I use this in a Production of Livestock class as a basics to livestock judging.
9th - 12th
Also included in: Livestock Bundle!
Livestock Case Studies: EPD's
I use this as a very beginner friendly introduction to EPD's!
9th - 12th
Also included in: EPD's Introduction Bundle
History of Horses in Agriculture
Students will explore the history and origins of horses in agriculture. Includes a comprehensive slide show with interactive/guided notes, horse domestication case study, and horses in agriculture photo analysis.
7th - 12th
Other (Science), U.S. History
CCSS
RH.9-10.2
, RH.9-10.5
, WHST.9-10.2d
Also included in: Horses BUNDLE
Livestock Breeds Mobile
Hands on activity that I use in place of a test. Topics covered are breeds, taxonomy, species terminology, and external anatomy. Can be adapted for any class!
9th - 12th
Science
Also included in: Livestock Bundle!
Farm to Fork - Discover The Journey Of Your Favorite Food
Students will explore their favorite food and what it takes to bring it to them! They will research 3 ingredients in the chosen food and go through the production, supply chain, end product, sales, and consumers. This is great project to have students bring to local county fairs!
7th - 12th
Basic Principles
Naming Plants - Scientific Names
This simple yet effective lesson is key to introducing scientific naming to plants! Includes a slideshow that goes over binomial nomenclature, how to write scientific names, and why we use them. Use the worksheet to have students practice with everyday houseplants.
7th - 12th
Biology, For All Subjects
Poultry Production Case Studies
Hatch of Fertile Case Study - Practice calculating hatch of fertileHatchery Case Study - Engage students in understanding the key concepts of incubation at a hatchery! Students will write a comprehensive plan on incubation humidity, temperature, rotation, alarm systems, and turning of eggs. They will offer troubleshooting recommendations to the hatcheries new worker James! Poultry Production Case Study - Students will be tasked with helping new poultry farmer John Carter with building a new grow
9th - 12th
Also included in: Poultry BUNDLE
Ecology Diorama
Have students create a shoebox diorama for a ecosystem. I have students also write a essay on the selected biome. You can have students make the box is pairs or alone. Can be used in place of end of unit test for ecology.
7th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences
White Meat vs. Dark Meat - Poultry
Good lesson for when you have a little extra time at the end of class or for a sub. I use this while some students break down a chicken and the other students work on this worksheet. Includes a reading and worksheet to answer questions from reading.
7th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences
Also included in: Poultry BUNDLE
Bat Echolocation: Teacher-Clap Simulation + Mini-Reading
Engage your students with this hands-on, no-materials science activity perfect for Halloween or any biology lesson! Students will model how bats use echolocation to locate objects by listening for sound and identifying its direction — all while the teacher controls the claps or “beeps”. What’s Included: Step-by-step student directions for the teacher-clap simulation Data collection chart for recording guesses and accuracy Mini-reading passage about bats and echolocation Drawing activity:
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Also included in: Holiday Bundle
Yield Grade Practice BUNDLE
Yield Grade for beef! Could be used as an assessment or as practice!
7th - 12th
Earth Day - Regenerative Agriculture
Explore regenerative agriculture with this Earth Day inspired lesson! Students will read a short segment on what regenerative agriculture is, then they will work in groups to solve a challenge faced on their farm! This lesson allows students to think about how we can be more sustainable in agriculture. This can be taught in one day or extended into 2 days!
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.4
, RI.9-10.4
, HS-ESS3-3
+1
Also included in: Holiday Bundle
Paper Airplane Experiment - Scientific methods
A great project to introduce variables. Makes students dive deep into scientific methods and allows them to explore different graphs and writing procedures. I use this to introduce these topics to my freshman science and to challenge them to dive deep into scientific methods.
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects
NGSS
HS-PS2-3
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Experience
I’m an Agriscience teacher in Central Minnesota, where I primarily teach agriculture and science classes. I love environmental science/biology, animal science and chemistry! My teaching style is project-based and hands-on—I love getting students actively involved in their learning. I’m also the first to admit that spelling isn’t my strongest skill—my students know they’re welcome to spell check me anytime! I always tell them that learning is a lifelong process, and we’re all in it together. Previously known as "AgricultureAdventures"
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Teaching style
My teaching style is project-based and hands-on because I believe students learn best by doing. I strive to make learning meaningful by integrating multiple subjects into agriculture, showing students how it's connected to everything around them. I aim to create engaging lessons that help students make real-world connections and spark curiosity beyond the classroom.
My own education history
Graduated from the University of Wisconsin River-Fall with Agriculture Education Degree
Graduated St. Cloud State University with a masters in Administration and Leadership
Have a science endorsement on my teaching license for grades 5-12!
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