Second Grade, “From Moo to You”

Students will learn how dairy farmers care for their cows, make their own butter or ice cream, and learn why dairy products are important in a healthy diet.

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Background Information

• Dairy Ag Mag– request a classroom set from DeKalb County Farm Bureau
• Nutrition Ag Mag – request a classroom set
• Udderly Amazing Dairy Facts – dairy farm and food fun facts
• Rethink Your Drink – nutrient content of milk vs other beverages
• Milk’s Unique Nutrient Package – overview of essential nutrients in milk

Resource Kits

• Dairy Cow Capers AgriLearning Kit – books & resources on dairy farming, nutrition
• Farm to Plate Literacy Kit – explore a wealth of books & activities
• Nutrition Bracelets – make bead bracelets representing daily food group servings

Links

• Illinois Ag in the Classroom
• National Ag in the Classroom
• DiscoverDairy.com
• Midwest Dairy Association
• National Dairy Council
• Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Related Lessons

• Milk, Sugar, Science: Engineering Ice Cream – how food engineers have developed processes for making ice cream
• Moo Masks – make a mask with an ear tag ID
• IAITC Nutrition Lessons – lessons to complement the Nutrition Ag Mag
• Dairy Farm to Dairy Food – crossword puzzle

Donated Books (school libraries)

• Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More by Cris Peterson
• Cow by Jules Older
• Cows by Sara Swan Miller
• Life on a Dairy Farm by Judy Wolfman
• Raising Cows on the Koebel’s Farm by Alice K. Flanagan
• Tales of a Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish by Viola Butler