AITC Canada Resource Listing

Celebrate the richness, diversity, and ingenuity of Canadian agriculture with this full anthology of the Great Canadian Farm Tour. This complete collection brings together every stop from coast to coast to coast, showcasing the people, practices, and stories that shape our nation’s food system. From innovative family farms to culturally rooted traditions and cutting‑edge sustainability, this series offers an inspiring, panoramic look at the farms and farmers who nourish Canada.

The #MyFoodChoice resource is an inquiry based resource where students will lead their own research, to answer the question of "How can I make informed food choices?" Through the five lessons students will develop critical thinking skills by utilizing interactive student sheets, engaging videos, and more.

When Chase’s alarm goes off on the morning of his birthday, he can hardly wait to get the celebration started—his mom’s famous pancakes, all of the presents and cake. He’ll even “tolerate” a hug from his little sister, Amelia.

But when he saunters into the kitchen, it’s not pancakes he smells, but the lingering scent of his mom’s perfume as she leaves for yoga class without so much as a Happy Birthday! Instead, Chase finds his first errand, in the form of a haiku.

As the day—and his list of errands—drags on, Chase doubts anyone has remembered his birthday, which makes him sad, even if he is learning an awful lot about biotechnology. What surprises are in store?

By Dawn Lus and James Grasdal

What is Wellness? What does Wellness mean to you? Why is it important to learn about health? How do we practice wellness everyday in our lives? Wellness is an active effort a person makes to work towards reaching the best state of well-being and health possible for themselves. Wellness incorporates many different elements of well-being that are all connected. Read "8 Dimensions of Wellness" to learn more.

A fun experience is going on a wetland field trip and learning about wetland ecosystems by studying life in a local pond, slough, marsh, fen or bog. These areas are often found on a local farm, and farmers must avoid these areas for protection of the wetland, and also because it is too difficult to use them for agricultural purposes. Through your classroom studies, and studies in the field, you will learn about organisms that live in, on and around wetlands and about adaptations that suit pond organisms to their environment. Through observation and research, you will also learn about the interactions among wetland organisms and about the role of each organism as part of a food web. The role of human action in affecting wetland habitats and populations is also something you will study.

Agriculture is a driving force in Canada's economy and Alberta is a major contributor to this sector. In this Ag 101 video, we broke down the numbers of Alberta agriculture!

Ag 101 Shorts are bite-sized video lessons that explore the basics of agriculture — from food and farming to sustainability and science — designed to spark classroom discussions and deepen student understanding of agriculture in a quick, fun, and engaging way. Easy to integrate. Just press play.

Biofuel is fuel that is made from farm crops and residues. Helping to power our cars, equipment, and homes, this fuel is also renewable!

Watch our Ag 101: Biofuel video and have students complete this worksheet.

Did you know crops can store carbon and help fight climate change? 🌱 Through practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and healthy soil management, agriculture plays a big role in capturing carbon from the air and keeping it in the ground.

Did you know crops can store carbon and help fight climate change? 🌱 Through practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and healthy soil management, agriculture plays a big role in capturing carbon from the air and keeping it in the ground. Have students watch our Ag 101: Carbon Sequestration video and follow along with this worksheet.

There's a hat for everyone in agriculture. Find your best fit by checking out these careers in ag!

There's a hat for everyone in agriculture. Find your best fit by checking out our Ag 101: Careers video and filling out this worksheet.

What is Crop Rotation? Did you know farmers don’t just grow the same crop every year? Crop rotation helps keep soil healthy, reduce pests, and grow better food. 🌾🌽🥕 🎥 Use this Ag 101 video to kick off a conversation about sustainability, soil health, or food production systems. Perfect for science, social studies, or environmental education!

These geographic areas where living things interact with their environment to form a bubble of life are found on every farm. In this Ag 101 video, we learn how farmers are protecting their ecosystems.

These geographic areas where living things interact with their environment to form a bubble of life are found on every farm. Watch the Ag 101 video to learn how farmers are protecting their ecosystems and then fill out this worksheet.

There's a process from farm to fork and every step along the way add value to our food.

Learn more about the Food Value Chain by watching the Ag 101 video and having students fill out this worksheet.

Germination is the spark that turns a tiny seed into a thriving plant — and it all starts beneath the surface. And just like that seed, curiosity needs the right conditions to grow. That’s why, together with Bunge, we’re investing in the next generation of agriculture — by teaching students where food begins and why it matters.

Did you know that grain elevators were the first prairie skyscrapers?

These iconic wooden structures revolutionized grain storage in the late 1800s. By allowing farmers to quickly load and store bulk grain for shipment by rail, grain elevators became essential to the growth of agriculture and rural communities across the Canadian Prairies. Discover our AG 101 series to learn more!

Did you know that grain elevators were the first prairie skyscrapers?

These iconic wooden structures revolutionized grain storage in the late 1800s. By allowing farmers to quickly load and store bulk grain for shipment by rail, grain elevators became essential to the growth of agriculture and rural communities across the Canadian Prairies. Discover our AG 101 series to learn more!

Ever wonder how Alberta farmers bring in their harvest? From combines that gather grains and oilseeds, to speciality harvesters for potatoes, sugar beets, and pulses—every machine plays a vital role in feeding our communities. 🚜 Show your students: Watch our latest AG 101 video to see the equipment in action and spark conversations about technology, food systems, and careers in agriculture.

Ever wonder how Alberta farmers harvest their crops? 🌾 🚜 Watch our Ag 101: Harvest Part 1 video and have students follow along with this worksheet.

True of False? Can you guess the correct answer to these Alberta crop facts?

Students can watch the video and fill out this extension activity worksheet to show their learning!

Did you know hormones are naturally occurring in all animals? Learn more in this ag 101 video.

Did you know hormones are naturally occurring in all animals? Learn more by watching the ag 101 video and filling out this worksheet.

Sept. 29th is International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Reduction. Learn the facts in this Ag 101 video.

Sept. 29th is International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Reduction. Watch our Ag 101 video to learn the facts and complete this companion worksheet.

Plant breeding is an art and a science, genetically improving plants for human benefit. Learn more in this ag 101 video!