Farm Help Wanted
Grades
2 3 4 5Subjects
English Language Arts Mathematics ScienceResource Type
Mini Unit Plan
This resource allows students to experience what it is like to work on a Canadian grain farm.
Students will be guided through activities to:
- Use math skills to layout their fields
- Read descriptions of different crops grown in Canada and match those to pictures based on the description.
- Read and chart information about different soil types.
- Explore the different stages of growth for Canada's #1 crop, Canola.
- Investigate possible solutions to soil erosion from a farmer’s point of view.
- Learn about farm equipment used in grain farming.
- Engage with a farmer if the class chooses to take part in the bonus activity.
Developed by a Manitoba teacher and provided free to teachers by Manitoba Canola Growers via Teachers Pay Teachers.
Created By: Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba