After-school programs and summer camps are equipped with hands-on activities that encourage active learning for youth through the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Camp & Club Kits. All resources align to Nebraska State Education Content Standards and can be customized for your program. Contact Brooke Tempel, education specialist, at brooket@nefb.org or (402) 421-4408 with questions about the kits.
Kit Level: 4th-6th Grade
Students investigate population growth in the world and develop a plan to grow more food on a shrinking amount of soil through STEM concepts.
Scientific Working Journal
Lesson One: Our World & Soil
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Lesson Two: Caring for the Earth
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Lesson Three: Traits
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Lesson Four: Choices
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Lesson Five: Germination and Seeds
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Lesson Six: Pollination
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Lesson Seven: Corn Plastic
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Lesson Eight: Final Project
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Kit Level: K-2 Grade
Students explore the five food groups and what state-grown foods fit into each group. This club makes a local connection to good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Lesson One: Food Groups
Lesson Two: Fruit
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Lesson Three: Vegetables
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Lesson Four: Grains
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Lesson Five: Protein
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Lesson Six: Dairy
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Lesson Seven: Healthy Living
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