Fourth Grade, “Mapping Illinois Agriculture”

Students will investigate ways agriculture connects to our lives, identify Illinois agricultural products, and use maps to locate ag-related sites across the state.

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Mapping Illinois Agriculture lesson plan

Mapping Illinois Agriculture slideshow

Mapping Illinois Agriculture Mystery Cards

DeKalb County Farmers Ag Mag

4th grade AITC certificate

Background Information

• A Look at Illinois Agriculture – fact sheet
• Apple Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Beef Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Corn Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Pumpkin Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Seasons Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Specialty Crops Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Urban Agriculture Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Illinois map/A Farm & Food Riddle worksheet
• Illinois product stickers for worksheet

Links

• Illinois Ag in the Classroom
• National Ag in the Classroom
• Illinois Agriculture: Innovation & Invention
• Illinois Corn – Education
• Illinois Soybean Association – Educator Resources

Resource Kits

• Illinois Agriculture Charm – supplies to create necklaces representing Illinois state symbols and agriculture
• Illinois mAGic Kit – this Multidisciplinary AGricultural Integrated Curriculum Kit contains three dozen lessons and a wealth of supporting resources

Related Lessons

• Illinois lessons – lessons from Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom and Illinois mAGic
• L is for Lincoln Lessons – lessons to accompany the book L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet by Kathy-Jo Wargin
• Illinois History Timeline – key events in the agricultural history of Illinois