7.1 Farmers Love the Land
This is a primary-grade agriculture lesson (“Farmers Love the Land,” Unit 7: Environment) that teaches students about natural resources—water, soil, and air—and how farmers act as stewards of the land to protect them. Through a read-aloud story featuring Maria and the expert “Cob,” class discussion, an activity sheet, and a hands-on “dirt cake” application, students learn the importance of these resources and how to define natural resources.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the importance of water, soil, and air.
- Define natural resources.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Grade level
- Primary
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Copies of Activity Sheet 21:1
- Markers/crayons
- Key Term(s)
- Natural resources