Our field trips feature a learning experience focused on the life cycle of corn (etc), with unique, fun, educational activities that expose children to “agriculture in the process.”  Many are combined with farm adventures, such as: corn maze exploration, hayrides, pumpkin patches, etc.

Hands-on learning experiences are always best when students have been prepared for what they are about to encounter and are able to then discuss what they learned afterwards.  We are pleased to offer our Classroom in the Corn learning series to make your field trip more exciting and memorable … as well as a better learning experience.

They have been developed with activity goals, National Curriculum Standards, preparation required, materials needed, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions.

Click here to view a Resource Guide sample (no password required for this sample).

Intro & Background Materials for All Grades

Pre-K through K Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Pre-K through K Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 1-4 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 1-4 Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 5-8 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Pre-Trip Activity II Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Post-Trip Activity I Resource Guide
Grades 5-8 Teacher Post-Trip Activity II Resource Guide

Grades 9-12 Teacher Resource Guide (coming soon)

When you register for a field trip, we will send you a password to download the section applicable for your classes.

If you need another item to allow the students to be creative with a coloring activity and use it to tie into the lesson plan associated with the field trip, then this coloring sheet is for you.  Just click on this link, download the file to your computer, print as many copies as you need and you’ll be all set.

Do you need photos of chickens to use in your lesson plans?

This photo really made us smile!  We found a marvelous resource for chicken pictures at MyPetChicken.com.  They have quite a variety — and also invite submittals from viewers.

We found this delightful website that has information on raising chickens — and a chicken Learning Center!  At first, we thought it was for teaching chickens, but then we discovered that it’s great stuff about the little creatures in general and how to raise your own!

Visit the BackyardChickens.com Learning Centerfor additional information and teaching resources.

We found this cute game on the Education World website,
and wanted to share it here.

Students worked hard all week? Do they deserve a special reward for a job well done? This activity will offer students a nice break from structured learning. Adapt it to fit your needs. Have some Friday Fun!

DESCRIPTION
In this game, nobody wants to hold the rubber chicken — the game’s only prop!

To begin the game, all students sit in a circle. Select one person to be It. That person holds the rubber chicken. The teacher or a “caller” says to the person holding the chicken something like…

“Name five fast-food restaurants. Pass the chicken!”
“State five first names of boys. None of the names can be names of boys in our class. Pass the chicken!”
“Name five presidents of the United States. Pass the chicken!”
“Name five addition facts that result in a sum of 7. Pass the chicken!”
“Name five 3-syllable words. Pass the chicken!”
As the examples above illustrate, your statements might relate to the classroom curriculum or they might be “general information” topics.
As soon as students hear the caller say “Pass the chicken,” the person holding the chicken passes it to the right. Students quickly pass the chicken around the circle. If it returns to the original holder before he or she can name five fast-food restaurants (or presidents or number facts or…), the holder is still It. Otherwise, the person holding the chicken when It finishes listing five restaurants is the new It.

Looking for a teaching theme with which to welcome spring?
We have found “eggs-actly” what you might need!

Toss eggs into the curriculum mix.

Eggs can be used to teach skills in math, geography, and science. And don’t forget to create “eggs-quisite” art! There are five lessons included in this article.

Go to: Education World