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Middle school vocational education laboratories
Scrumptious Soil Lab Activity- Create an Edible Soil Profile Model
Lab activities involving food are always a big hit in my classroom. Why not bring the fun to your classroom with this delicious lab activity?
This lab activity requires students to implement their knowledge of soil profiles and horizon characteristics to create a tasty treat.
This product includes:
- Teacher notes for preparation and implementation of the lab activity
- An optional vocabulary worksheet
- A 3 page student lab worksheet with step-by-step instructions as well as pre-lab, l
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Soil Labs BUNDLE
Activities, Projects, and Labs for Basic Agriculture(Growing Bundle)
Finding engaging lessons and activities can be tricky sometimes, especially for Basic Ag. However, this resource includes 46 different projects, labs, and activities that cover various different units such as Animal Science, FFA, Soils, Safety, Plant Science, and more.***Growing Bundle!!!! More Resources Will be Added!!**** Please note, no presentation, notes, or worksheets are included. If you are interested in a full Basic Ag Course, see the resource below.Basic Agriculture Science Course Bund
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6th - 12th
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Greenhouse Design Project
Greenhouse Design Project
This detailed project gives students the opportunity to learn about the structure and functions of a greenhouse in a hands-on way. Students will utilize planning, writing, budgeting, and construction skills to create a proposal for greenhouse construction. The materials your students develop from this project can easily be used for a grant application if you are looking to actually build a real greenhouse!
This product includes:
- Teacher notes for implementation o
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7th - 12th
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Research a Career or Job Project (Grades 1-6)! Differentiated!
Career Research! Career Day! This is a great research project for almost any grade (1st graders may need a lot of support)! Differentiated! Great Social Studies Activities! Make lab time meaningful! *Includes Interview questions/practice!!! Use year after year! *Find the secondary version here: Career Research Project (7-12)!Includes: Teacher TipsProject/Booklet (Each is at least 8 pages long!)Project/Booklet Covers (Multiple to choose from! Age Appropriate!)Make-Your-Own Cover PageCareer Fiel
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1st - 6th, Staff
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Pearson Square Feed Ration Lab
This lab gives students the opportunity to practice using the Pearson Square to calculate feed rations and have a snack for themselves. This lab has students complete two Pearson Square questions to calculate a feed ration and then create a trailmix or "feed" from their answers. An answer key, notes for the teacher, and supplies list are included.
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6th - 12th
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Mock Calf Castration Lab
Want to get your students hands-on with livestock management practices? This activity is always a classroom favorite. Students love to get messy and serves as a great how-to guide for surgical castrations. This project can be added in when covering reproduction, livestock management, or a cattle unit.
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7th - 12th
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Livestock Terminology Unit
The livestock terminology unit is a 6 day lesson that teaches students the terminology of mature female, young female, castrated male, intact male, genus, agricultural product, offspring, and parturition for sheep, cattle, goats, swine, horse, and chickens.It is a very hands on unit that includes Bellwork and Objectives for each day, livestock terminology Notes, livestock terminology annotations, livestock terminology chart, mock scrotum lab, castration lab, spoons review game, and livestock ter
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6th - 12th
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Testing pH of Water and Soil - Hands On Lab Activity
This lab worksheet gives students step by step instructions on how to test the pH of water as well as soil using a pH meter. This is an excellent activity for horticulture/ greenhouse students. Worksheet includes list of material needed as well as student inquiry questions at the end.
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6th - 12th
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Poultry-Egg Lab Packet
Includes: Presentation of 3 different egg labs that includes procedures and rational Anatomy of an egg lab sheet Egg development in chicks lab sheet Egg osmosis and diffusion lab sheet Stages in embryonic development worksheet
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Knife Skills Unit Bundle - FACS, FCS, Cooking
This bundle includes Knife Skills Notes Presentation, Student Note Taking Sheets, Recipes, At Home Assignment, Sample Cuts Assessment, Skillet Roasted Potatoes Lab, and Stir Fry Knife Cuts Assessments.
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6th - 12th
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Wood Types, Descriptions, & Uses Bundle
Student Objective: Students will identify and describe the (1) differences between softwoods and hardwoods (2) research the various difference in tree appearance, texture, and cultural uses (3) observe various hardwood samples and try to identify them based on the descriptions they wrote in "Wood Types, Descriptions, and Uses."Career Connection: Occupations as carpenters, cabinet makers, etc need to manage the cost of material purchases and choose the best woods for the job (aesthetics, use, etc
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6th - 8th
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Introduction Knife Skills and Play Dough Cutting Lab
This is a very basic introduction to knife safety and includes a play dough cutting lab. This is not meant to be a full lesson or unit for knife safety. I use this as a lab within my safety unit. It allows us to touch on knife safety and gives the students he opportunity to practice making different cuts using play dough. If you want to purchase this individually that is wonderful BUT it is also part of the Food Science Semester I bundle. This will save you time and money and let you gain back t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Food Science I Bundle - First Semester Only
Unique Activities in Basic Ag Bundle
Finding "unique" activities to complete in your basic agricultural class can be tricky to find at times. However, this bundle includes 5 easy, yet super fun, hands on activities, that require practically no supplies. Activities Covered in Bundle:Honeycomb Creation ProjectCardboard Tool ProjectCreating Your Own Wildlife TracksSwine Ear Notching Head BandsWildlife Scat LabEnjoyed the activities above? Check out some of the other resources that go along with the activities such as guided notes, Po
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6th - 12th
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Italian Unit for Culinary
Geography, food history, culinary skills, projects and labs are included in the Italian Unit here at TpT.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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3D Paper Flower Creations
Finding simple yet cheap activities to complete in a floral design course can be tricky. However, this activity only requires cardstock, hot glue, and scissors. This activity can be incorporated into several lessons such as flower ID or even the safety unit. The students will create a 3D paper flower that replicates an existing flower then complete the flower intro sheet which allows the students to learn more about their flower. Included:Paper Flower Creation Student InstructionsExamples ( 2 pa
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Floral Design Course (Notes, Activities, Projects) Growing Bundle
Plant Science Activity
Plant Science Activity: Intro to Plant SciencePlanting seeds and watching them grow is a more educational experience with this plant science activity about seed germination. This seed journal paired with the activities included will guide your students into making close observations from the moment they are given seeds. This journal is NOT INTENDED for elementary students as the content is geared for upper middle school and high school students. It comes in PowerPoint and PDF formats and will ta
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7th - 9th
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Mock Scrotum/Castration Lab
On the first day, students will make a mock scrotum, using supplies you can get from Walmart. The second day, students will follow the instructions to castrate their mock scrotum. This is a great way to give your students a hands-on experience if you do not have livestock you can castrate.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Middle School Bundle
This is a great bundle to help you prepare for an ENTIRE semester of teaching or even a summer school class of great resources! I use this bundle to teach my semester course of middle school agriculture class. The lessons included in the bundle are below. They can all be used independently of each other and in any order that best fit the needs of your classroom. Many of the lessons include hands on activities, labs, reading and writing exercises, and problem solving activities. Soil:1.Introducti
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7th - 9th
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Butter Lab Lesson Bundle
Need a fun lesson plan that students will eat up? Students learn to make butter using a mason jar and heavy cream. Enjoy:)
Grades:
5th - 12th
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All About Rice Power Point
What I know about Rice Power Point with questions and answer sheet. Power Point covers rice basics, grades of rice, types of rice, tips for cooking rice, directions for cooking rice, chart for cooking types of rice, specialty rice chart, variety of rice foods, methods for cooking rice on stove-top, cooking long grain brown rice, freezing rice, cooking pilaf wild rice, cooking risotto, suggestions for left over rice & storing rice. In addition to power point included is All About Rice informa
Grades:
6th - 12th
Mini Adirondack Chair- Woodshop Project
Students will create a mini (doll-sized) Adirondack chair. They first will practice the steps through making a popsicle stick model, then create their version out of wood. This is a simple, yet measurement-based project. This can be done with power tools or hand tools. Reference for photos and summarized instruction:https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/fionas-doll-adirondack-chair. Project rubric included.Popsicle days: 2-3Project days: 3-4
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Understanding The Egg Lesson Plan
Perfect for middle school or first year ag students. Can be used for science classes as well. Includes teaching materials (the presentation is in my shop or in the bundle), egg lab, and quiz.
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Understanding The Egg Bundle
Turkey Call Project- Middle School Woodworking
I taught for a while in a tiny rural school district where all the kids were absent on the first day of deer hunting season. When I needed a beginner level woodworking project for my materials processing unit, this turkey box call was the perfect fit!Of course, students will first need to be taught how to safely use a band saw, belt sander, and drill. This project also calls for trapezoid-shaped wedges to be cut and supplied by the teacher, along with a wood screw. Other materials that should be
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7th - 10th
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Lab: Lumber Identification (English/ Spanish)
Student Objective: Students will use qualitative and quantitative observations in order to correctly identify and describe the following samples of hardwoods.Career Connection: Occupations as carpenters, cabinet makers, etc need to manage the cost of material purchases and choose the best woods for the job (aesthetics, use, etc)Be Creative! The worksheets that I have made are geared for my students and our classroom practices. Based on your experience, edit/modify what you would like in order to
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Wood Types, Descriptions, & Uses Bundle
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