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AG-in-a-Bag activities for the classroom and community events

IndianaFarmBureau,Inc.•IndianaAgintheClassroom225SouthEastStreet•P.O.Box1290•Indianapolis,IN46206

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GradeLevel:K-3IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:LifeScience-K.3.1;K.3.3;1.3.3;2.3.1;2.3.2;3.3.1;3.3.2;Time:60minutes,plusset-up.Materials:(perstudent)Jewelrysizere-sealablebag(foundincraftsection)¼tspCrystalSoil(foundingardencenteroronline)1tablespoonwater2Soybeansorotherlegumeseeds.24”Yarn(ifstudentswillweararoundneck)OR6”ofyarnifitwillbehunginclassroom.Materials:(forclassuse)1ormoresingleholepunch1ormoresetsofmeasuringspoons(1/4teaspoon,tablespoon)1ormorepairsofscissorsOptionalMaterials:MaskingTapeorlabelsforstudentnames

RelatedLiteracyMaterials:SoybeanAgMagSoybeanTerraNovaReader

AGtivity1:BeanieBabyDescription:Studentswillgerminateasoybeanseedinamicrogreenhouse.Purpose:Toeducatestudentsaboutbasicneedsofplants.ActivityInstructions:

1. Organizematerialsforeasydistribution.Stationsorworkgroupsaresuggested.

2. Punchaholeinthetopofbag,abovethezipper.3. Placeascant¼teaspoonofCrystalSoilinbag.4. Addonetablespoonofwater.5. Gentlyaddtwosoybeansorotherlegumeseeds.6. Sealyourbagfirmly.7. Labelwithnameorinitials.Insertapproximately24”ofyarn

tomakeanecklaceifthe“beaniebaby”willbeworn;6”ifitwillbehungintheclassroom.

8. Wearyour“beaniebaby”aroundyourneckandunderyourshirttokeepitinawarm,darkplace.

9. Checkyour“beaniebaby”severaltimesadayforgermination.Recordthegrowth.

GoFurther:

1. Askstudentsdrawtheseedandthechangesitmakesasitgerminatesandgrows.

2. Use2or3differenttypesofseedsforstudentstoobserve,compareandrecordthedifferencesintheirgrowth.

3. IfBeanieBabyisleftinclassroomnearwindows,observeandchart/recordsunshinecomingintheclassroom(K.2.1)

INAITC AGtivitiesthatTeach–Ag-in-a-Bag 1www.inaitc.org adaptedfromDewandeeNeyman’sAginABagbooklet

GradeLevel:1,6IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:Physical–K.1.1Life–1.3.3;6.3.5Mathematics:K.M.1;2.M.4;3.M.1Time:60minutes,plusset-up.Materials:(perstudent)Plasticre-sealablebagsorsmallpapersacksortreatbags.Feedsacklabel(seenextpage)AssortedIngredients–seeAGtivityforsuggestedrecipes8”yarn(optional)Materials:(forclassuse)1ormoresingleholepunch1ormoresetsofmeasuringcups(1/8cup,¼cup,1/3cup,½cup,1cup)1ormorepairsofScissorsOptionalMaterials:MaskingTapeorlabelsforstudentnames

RelatedLiteracyMaterials:SwineTerraNovaReader

AGtivity2:FeedSackDescription:Createasnackmixtorepresentwhatanimalseat.Purpose:Toeducatestudentsaboutbasicneedsoflivestock.ActivityInstructions:

1. Organizematerialsforeasydistribution.Stationsorworkgroupsaresuggested.

2. Addingredientsinorderasyoudiscusswhateachrepresentsandwhylivestockanimalsneedanutritiousdietjustlikethestudents.

3. Sealyourbagsecurely.Ifusing,papersacksfoldtopdowntwotimes.Gentlyturnorshakebagtomixingredients.• Optional:punchtwoholes,threadyardthrough,andtiefeed

sacktagon.4. Labelwithfeedsacktag.5. Iftimeallows,enjoyfeedsacksnack.

GoFurther:

1. Useallsensesasappropriatetoobserve,sortanddescribeobjectsaccordingtotheircompositionandphysicalproperties,suchassize,colorandshape.Explainthesechoicestoothersandgeneratequestionsabouttheobjects.(K.1.1)

2. Discussthebasicneedsofanimalsforgrowthandsurvival(animalsneedtotakeinwaterandfoodandhaveawaytodisposeofwaste)(1.3.3).

3. Discussthedifferencesinlivestockdigestivesystemsandtheimportanceofahealthydiet.(6.3.5)

FoodAllergy&FoodSafetyWarning:Ifthisactivitywillbeconductedinaclassroompleasediscusstheschool’sfoodsafetypolicywiththeteacheraswellaspossiblestudentallergies.IfthisactivitywillbeconductedaspartofacommunityactivitysuchasanAgDayorcountyfairactivity,checkwithlocalhealthdepartmentguidelines.Clearlypostsignagethatincludeingredientsandallergywarning;haveoriginalpackagingonhandforparentstoinspectingredientlists.Allowforrecipemodificationintheeventofanallergysostudentscanstillparticipate.Foodallergyreactionscanbeextremelyseriouspleasepracticecaution.Commonallergens:Peanuts,nuts,soy,milk,wheat,gluten.


GoHogWild!Reciperepresentsimportantnutrientsfoundinapigsdiet.

PigFeedSackChartPigsneed:

Representedby: Perstudent Per10students

Water Blue/White/orSilverCandy(jellybeans),marshmallows,driedblueberries

1/3cupmarshmallowsorjellybeansOR1/8cupdriedblueberries

31/3cupmarshmallowsorjellybeansOR1¼cupdriedblueberries

Carbohydrates

CerealssuchasCheerios®;CornChex®,GoldenGrahams®,CornPops®,Bugles®,poppedpopcorn,pretzelsticksortwists

1cup 10cups

Protein Peanuts,almonds,roastedsoybeans,cheesecrackers(Cheez-Its®)

¼cup(nuts)OR½cupcheesecrackers

2½cups(nuts)OR5cupscheesecrackers

Minerals Raisinsorotherdriedfruit ¼cup 2½cupsVitamins Candy-coatedchocolate(M&Ms®),Fruit

Loops®1/3cup 31/3cups

Fat Peanutbuttercandy(ReesePieces®),chocolatechips

1/4cup 2½cups

Horsin’Around!Reciperepresentsimportantnutrientsfoundinahorse’sdiet.

PigFeedSackChartHorsesneed:

Representedby: Perstudent Per10students

Water Blue/White/orSilverCandy(jellybeans),marshmallows,driedblueberries

1/3cupmarshmallowsorjellybeansOR1/8cupdriedblueberries

31/3cupmarshmallowsorjellybeansOR1¼cupdriedblueberries

Corn Candycorn,popcorn,CornPops®,CornChex®,

½cup 2½cups

Oats ToastedOatCereal(Cheerios®),Granola,

½cup 2½cups

Hay ShreddedWheat(mini),WheatChex®,puffedwheatcereal

¼cup 2½cups

Sugar–Beet-Pulp

Multi-coloredcandy(M&Ms®),ormulti-coloredcereal(FruitLoops®)

1/3cup 31/3cups

Bran Cracklin’OatBran® 1/4cup 2½cups


GoHogWild!Pigsneedahealthy,nutritiousdieteachday.

Need RepresentedbyWater Marshmallows

Carbohydrates ToastedoatcerealProtein NutsorcheesecrackersMinerals DriedfruitVitamins Candy-coatedchocolate

Fat Peanutbuttercandy





































Horsin’AroundHorsesneedahealthy,nutritiousdieteachday.

Need RepresentedbyWater MarshmallowsCorn PopcornOats ToastedOatCerealHay ShreddedwheatSugar Multi-coloredcandyBran Cracklin’OatBran®



















GradeLevel:1,2,3,5IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:Physical–1.1.2;2.1.1;2.1.2;5.1.1;5.1.3;5.1.4SET-3.4.1Mathematics:1.DA.1;2.M.4,2.DA.1;3.M.1;3.DA.1;4.DA.1Time:60minutes,plusset-up.Materials:(perstudent)1-quartsizefreezerbag(Donotpurchaseoff-brandorgenericbags!)1-gallonsizefreezerbag.½cupwholemilk1½tbsp.sugar½tsp.vanillaextract4cupsice4-6tbsp.rocksaltspoonsOptionalMaterials:Kitchentowels,ovenmitts,orglovestoprotecthandsfromcold

RelatedLiteracyMaterials:TheMilkMakersbyGailGibbonsDairyAgMagDairyTerraNovaReader

AGtivity3:IceCreaminaBagDescription:Whenscienceandfoodmeet,youmightgetatastydairytreat.Purpose:Foodscienceactivitythatconnectseverydayfoodstothefarm.Activity:Ingredients:½cupwholemilk1½tbsp.sugar½tsp.vanillaextract4cupsice4-6tbsp.rocksaltDirections:

1. Inquart-sizefreezerbagplace½cupwholemilk,1½tbsp.sugar,½tsp.vanillaextract.Securelyseal.

2. Ingallon-sizefreezerbagplace4cupsiceand4-6tbsp.rocksalt(coarsekoshersaltwillwork).

3. Placequartbagingallonbag.Sealgallonbagsecurely.Positionquartbagsothetopofthebagsareparallelandholdsecurely.

4. Shakebagsuntilmilkbeginstofreezeandicecreambeginstoform,approximately5minutes.

5. Enjoy!Information:Saltlowersthetemperatureoficewhilemeltingitatthesametime,allowingthemilktofreezeandturnintoicecream.Freezingaliquidcreatesicecrystals.Themoreyoushakeandbreaktheicecrystals,thesmoothertheicecreamGoFurther:

1. Havestudentsrecordthetemperatureoftheicewithoutsaltandaftertheirmilkmixturehasformedicecream.Dothesameforthetemperatureofthemilkmixtureandonceitbecomesicecream.Record.

2. Describeandmeasurethevolumeandweightoftheingredientsindividuallyandcollectively.(5.1.1;5.1.3;5.1.4)

3. Surveystudentsontheirfavoriteflavorsoficecream.Chart.(1.DA.1,2.DA.1)

GradeLevel:2,3,5IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:Physical-5.1.1;5.1.3;5.1.4SET:2.4.1;Mathematics:2.M.4;3.M.1Time:60minutes,plusset-up.Materials:(perstudent)SmallcondimentcupSpoonNapkinsMaterials:(forclassuse)1GallonfreezerbagRelatedLiteracyMaterials:PumpkinPumpkinbyJeanneTitheringtonPumpkinBookbyGailGibbons

AGtivity4:PumpkinPieinaBagDescription:Aneasytomake,nobakeinteractiverecipe.Purpose:Foodscienceactivitythatconnectseverydayfoodstothefarm.Activity:Ingredients:22/3cupscoldmilk2packages(4servingsize)instantvanillapuddingmix1can(15oz.)solidpackpumpkin1tsp.groundcinnamon½tsp.groundgingerOR1½tsp.pumpkinpiespiceinplaceofcinnamonandgingerGrahamcrackercrumbs1canwhippedtoppingDirections:

1. Combinethemilkandinstantpuddingingallonsizefreezerbag.Removeairandsecurelyseal.

2. Squeezeandkneedwithhandsuntilblendedfor1minute.3. Addpumpkinandspices.Removeairandsecurelyseal.4. Squeezeandkneadwithhandsuntilblended,about3-5

minutes.Ifdoingwithaclass,havestudentstaketurnskneadingingredientsinbags.

5. Place½tablespoonofgrahamcrackerscrumbsinbottomofsmallcups.(Agoodtaskforstudents)

6. Cancrush/crumblewholegrahamcrackersinafreezerbagorpurchasegrahamcrackercrumbsinthebakingaisle.

7. Cutcornerofgallonfreezerbagandsqueezepiefillingintocups.

8. Garnishwithwhippedtopping(optional).Serve.9. Discusspumpkinproductionwhilestudentsareeating.

GoFurther:

1. Describeandmeasurethevolumeandweightoftheingredientsindividuallyandcollectively.(5.1.1;5.1.3;5.1.4)


GradeLevel:2,3,5IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:Physical-5.1.1;5.1.3;5.1.4Mathematics:2.M.4;3.M.1Time:60minutes,plusset-up.Materials:1cupcornmeal1cupall-purposeflour4tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.salt2eggs1cupmilk¼cupoil1–gallonfreezerbagOptionalMaterials:9x9bakingpanormuffinpan;ovenmitts

RelatedLiteracyMaterials:HowDidThatGetinMyLunchbox

AGtivity5:CornbreadinaBagDescription:Aneasyactivitytoteachchildrenaboutthatthereisadirectlinkbetweenthefoodtheyeatandfarming.Purpose:Foodscienceactivitythatconnectseverydayfoodstothefarm.Activity:Ingredients:1cupcornmeal1cupall-purposeflour4tsp.bakingpowder½tsp.salt2eggs1cupmilk¼cupoilDirections:

1. Preheatovento400degrees.2. Combinecornmeal,flour,bakingpowderandsaltingallon

freezerbag.Securelyclose.3. Mixwellbykneadingwithhands.4. Addeggs,milkandoil.5. Continuetomixwellbykneadingwithhands.6. Oncethoroughlymixed,pourmixtureintoa9x9-inchpan

or12-muffinpan.7. Bakeat400degreesfor25minutesin9x9panor15

minutesinmuffinpanoruntilcornbreadisdone.GoFurther:

1. Trymakingyourownbuttertoaccompanythebread.2. Workingwithyoungerchildren?Tryusingacornbread

muffinmix.3. UsetheCDC’sdiagramshowingthefoodproductionchain.


GradeLevel:K,2,6IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:LifeScience–K.3.1;1.3.4;1.3.5;2.3.2;6.3.2;6.3.3;Time:30minutes,plusset-up.Materials:Assortedcolorsandsizes:constructionpaper,confetti,cellophane,ORtissuepaperSandwichsizere-closablebags.(30-50pieceseach)Chenillesticks(pipecleaners),blackOptionalMaterials:Foranediblecraftusemulti-coloredcereallikeFruitLoops®

RelatedLiteracyMaterials:MonarchButterflybyGailGibbonsButterflyHousebyEveBuntingButterfly(LifeCycleof…)byAngelaRoyston

AGtivity6:BagButterfliesDescription:Simplecraftactivitytomakeabutterfly.Purpose:Tosharetheimportanceofbutterfliesandotherpollinatorsintheenvironmentforplantgrowth.Activity:

1. Cutortearcoloredconstructionpaper,cellophaneortissuepaperintosmallpiecestoresembleconfetti.

2. Placetheconfettiintothebag.Leaveaboutaninchofthebagunfilled.

3. Sealthebagandfoldinhalflikeabook.Wrapachenillestick(pipecleaner)aroundthemiddleofthebagandtwistatthetop.

4. Shapethechenillesticktomakeitlooklikeanantennae.

GoFurther:1. Havestudentsexplorewww.kidsbutterfly.orgforphotos,

linkstohelpfulwebsites,coloringpagesthematicunitsandmore.


GradeLevel:1,2,3IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Science:ES–1.2.4LifeScience–1.3.4;1.3.5Mathematics:2.M.4;3.M.1Time:30minutes,plusset-up.Materials:for6servings1(6oz.)pkgInstantChocolatePuddingMix3cupscoldmilk6wholechocolategrahamcrackers24Seeds(peanuts,M&Ms,sunflowerseeds,raisins,etc.)6gummyworms21-gallonre-sealableplasticbags6smallplasticcups(ex.punchcups)OptionalMaterials:RollingpinRelatedLiteracyMaterials:CarrotSeedbyRuthKraussOhSayCanYouSeed?ByBonnieWorthTheTinySeedbyEricCarle

AGtivity7:MudinaBagDescription:Edibleactivitytoroundoutalessononplantingseedsand/orsoil.Purpose:Todemonstratehowtoplantaseedandtheroleearthwormsplayinsoilhealth.Activity:Ingredients:for6servings1(6oz.)pkgInstantChocolatePuddingMix3cupscoldmilk6wholechocolategrahamcrackers24Seeds(peanuts,M&Ms,sunflowerseeds,raisins,etc.)6gummywormsMaterials:21-gallonre-sealableplasticbags6smallplasticcups(ex.punchcups)Instructions:

1. Crushgrahamcrackersinre-sealableplasticbagusinghandsorrollingwithrollingpin.

2. Combinepuddingandmilkin1-gallonre-sealableplasticbag.Removeairandsealsecurely.

3. Squeezeandkneadwithhandsuntilwellblendedabout5minutes.

4. Place1gummywormineachcup.5. Cutcornerofbagandpourintosmallcups6. Usingspoon,digholesfor4seeds.Plantseedsandtopwith

grahamcrackers.GoFurther:

1. Discussearthwormsandtheimportroletheyplayintheformationofsoilandsoilhealth.(1.2.4)


GradeLevel:K-3IndianaAcademicStandards:Examplesofselectacademicstandardspossiblymetduringthisactivity.Additionalacademicstandardsmaybeachievedwithaddedenrichmentactivities.Mathematics:K.M.1;2.M.4;3.M.1Science:LifeScience–1.3.4;1.3.5Time:30minutes,plusset-up.Materials:for6servings1-gallonre-sealableplasticbag2cupstoastedoatcereal(ex.Cheerios®)1cuppeanutsoralmonds½cupsunflowerseeds½cupraisins1cupcandy-coatedchocolate(ex.M&Ms)6smallbowlsorcupsOptionalMaterials:RelatedLiteracyMaterials:PoultryTerraNovaReaderRosie’sWalkbyPatHutchinsMacmillanChickenortheEgg?ByAlanFowlerChickensbyPeterBrady

AGtivity8:ChickenFeedDescription:Edibleactivitytoroundoutalessononpoultry.Purpose:Todemonstratethatchickensandotherpoultryneedawell-balanced,nutritiousdieteachday.Activity:Ingredients:for6servings2cupstoastedoatcereal(ex.Cheerios®)1cuppeanutsoralmonds½cupsunflowerseeds½cupraisins1cupcandy-coatedchocolate(ex.M&Ms)Othermaterials:6smallbowlsorcups1-gallonre-sealableplasticbagInstructions:

1. Pourallingredientsin1-gallonre-sealableplasticbag.2. Shakegently.3. Serveinsmallbowlsorcups

GoFurther:InplaceofnutsyoumaysubstituteinanotherdrycerealsuchasChex®,puffedwheat,etc.Inplaceofsunflowerseedslightlycrushpretzelsticksortwists.FoodAllergy&FoodSafetyWarning:Ifthisactivitywillbeconductedinaclassroompleasediscusstheschool’sfoodsafetypolicywiththeteacheraswellaspossiblestudentallergies.IfthisactivitywillbeconductedaspartofacommunityactivitysuchasanAgDayorcountyfairactivity,checkwithlocalhealthdepartmentguidelines.Clearlypostsignagethatincludeingredientsandallergywarning;haveoriginalpackagingonhandforparentstoinspectingredientlists.Allowforrecipemodificationintheeventofanallergysostudentscanstillparticipate.Foodallergyreactionscanbeextremelyseriouspleasepracticecaution.Commonallergens:Peanuts,nuts,soy,milk,wheat,gluten.


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