AITC Canada Resource Listing

The new BC-AITC Fresh Stories provide education and activities related to BC grown fruits and vegetables (such as plums, kiwifruit, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers) and milk products for kindergarten to grade 9 students.

Kareero is a one-of-a-kind interactive interest assessment tool. Through the in-app development of a school gardening program, Kareero tracks your choices and actions to reveal your interest areas. Used in conjunction with Agriculture in the Classroom Canada’s thinkAG website, Kareero helps you explore careers that match your interests.

A competitive and interactive quiz game that tests your student's knowledge about agriculture. With beginner, intermediate, and expert levels it can be used for a variety of different age levels.

Test your students' knowledge of some of Manitoba's foundational crops and animals with this interactive online trivia game.

All the answers can be found in our Foundations of Manitoba Agriculture Virtual Resource Hub. 

This Teacher's Guide, for grades 7-12, allows students and teachers to explore the world of genomics in agriculture and food. Teachers can use the Teacher's Guide to expand their knowledge of genomics, then couple that with 3 interactive lesson plans that use coding, experiments, Ontario-focused case studies, career exploration and much more. These lesson plans also help students understand genomics in agriculture and food related to the context of animal welfare, food security and climate change. Pair this teachers's guide with a recording of a live event with Michael Dorrington, a geneticist at Ontario Genomics.

Use this activity to help students visualize and understand agricultural land use.

Biomass is the only renewable source of carbon and includes agriculture resources such as wood, straw, manure, and food waste. These resources can be converted into many useful materials like fuel, heat, electricity, and chemicals. Check out this lesson plan for a fun science experiment and to learn more about biomass and its connection to the environment and economy.

How did COVID-19 affect Canada’s agriculture system and food supply? Listen to CBC Radio One: The Current with Matt Galloway – “Securing Canada’s Food Supply” and use the worksheet provided to assess students' understanding.

Challenging Conditions - Exploring the Lives of Subsistence Farmers in the Developing World is an activity that invites students to explore what life is like for subsistence farmers in the developing world by introducing them to a character and various aspects of his/her life.

The activity emphasizes quality of life and the effects of issues such as hunger, health, conflict, gender dynamics, environment and climate change.

Related media: Program puts students in shoes of subsistence farmers (The Western Producer) 

The complete kit contains a teacher guide and all materials needed.

Download this activity kit to provide your students with an in depth look at the coffee growing process. You can pick and choose the activities that work for you class. From tracking your Starbucks coffee to playing a matching game, there will be something for everyone!

This hands-on activity provides students with a rich opportunity to investigate the interconnectedness of organisms by creating their own compost station out of a pop bottle.

Students will design a method to improve the productivity of a soil. They will then carry out their experiment, assessing and evaluating its success over a two week period. Developed by Alberta Agriculture Education Program.

A resource containing 17 different experiments relating to soil science.

AITC-SK is on Quizizz, a free platform that provides gamified quizzes for every subject to play in class and at home. Check out our collection of Grades K - 12 quizzes on topics such as food, agriculture and soil! Also included are farm-themed math quizzes specifically linked to the Grades 2 - 8 curriculum. An interactive way to supplement your classroom teachings!

Your students will love watching videos featuring real Manitoba farm families, courtesy of Great Tastes of Manitoba. Then, using one of the ingredients found on the farm, they'll use the supplied recipe to make a dish.

We've included live links to videos in each of the recipe sheets, making these ideal for at home remote learning. They can also be used in human ecology class or any other class where you might make a meal together.

There are also links to snapAG fact sheets to take their agriculture education to the next level!

Students will use the the Agriculture Fish and Food Map to answer questions and activities on the handout provided.

If you are showing your students the film Food Inc., here are some resources to use in the classroom to provide different viewpoints, encourage critical thinking, foster media literacy and stimulate debates.

This resource sheet includes links to American and Canadian sources of information, video, and text that deal with the issues covered in the movie.

In this worksheet, students will gain a greater understanding of biological inheritance by applying their knowledge to real life examples in the agriculture industry.

This activity kit was designed as a complement to the genomics virtual field trip. It features a variety of educational activities such as a word search, a reflection, design activities and more activities that will help your students understand the interesting role of genomics in agriculture. For students grade 7-12.

Try making this delicious Lentil Berry Muffin Recipe, inspired by ingredients grown right here in our province! Students will also learn about the different ingredients used and where they come from.

Virtual Food and Farm Field Trips: 1. Berry Farm, 2. Asparagus Farm, 3. Fish Farm, 4. Honey Bees, 5. Egg Farm. Pair these videos with our Activity Kit! This activity package contains activities for students of all ages. These activities explore local food in Ontario such as berries, asparagus, fish, honey, eggs, and more!

Join us for Local Food Week 2024! Our activity kit offers a variety of engaging activities designed for different ages and subjects. Dive into the fascinating world of local agriculture as we explore topics such as onions, potatoes, herbs, sheep, feed mills, and cheese production. Discover the journey of these essential foods from farm to table through hands-on learning and fun-filled experiences.

This virtual field trip will take you to William's Farm where you will learn all about maple syrup production! Join us as we learn about collecting sap and boiling it down into delicious syrup. Pair this field trip with our activity kit! This kit contains activities from a maple syrup process board game to colouring pages which work for various grade levels.

Manitoba Chicken Producers serves up this beautifully illustrated cookbook and video with student-friendly recipes, garnished with chicken farming facts, food safety tips, and cooking tips to help junior cooks master the ins and outs of food prep and cooking.

Hard copies can also be ordered and mailed out at no cost to teachers interested in providing this resource to their students.

These flashcards are a fun way to quiz students on the nutrients that are important for plant growth.

Did you know Saskatchewan farmers grew over 1.4 million acres of oats in 2018?! Try making this delicious Oat Crumb Muffin Recipe, inspired by ingredients grown right here in our province, and learn about the ingredients used.

Unearth the wonders of agriculture with our Ontario Ag Week 2023 Activity Kit. This kit is a treasure chest of engaging lessons, hands-on crafts, and captivating activities, all centered around crabapples, hydroponics, feed/nutrition, cherries, and dairy farms. Perfect for teachers looking to inspire curiosity and teach students about diversity in Ontario Agriculture, this kit pairs seamlessly with our virtual field trips, bringing the farm to the classroom or home. Download this activity kit and choose the activities that fit your class to explore the fascinating world of farming with your students, making learning about agriculture a fun and enriching experience for all!

Did you know Saskatchewan farmers grew over 1.4 million acres of oats in 2018?! Try making this delicious Sask Snack Granola Bar Recipe, inspired by ingredients grown right here in our province, and learn about the ingredients used.

Step-by-step instructions on how start-up and maintain a school garden year-round. Complete with suggestions on crop varieties, soil recommendations and planting/harvest timelines.

Watch this 10-minute video tour of a BC blueberry farm and learn the art and science of growing blueberries! Use this video in conjuction with the Race Around the Blueberry Bush game and lesson plan. Enjoy!