AITC Canada Resource Listing

Take a look at our A to Z of Food and Farming Activity Kit! Explore all sorts of agriculture and food topics with students.

Targeted for grades 1-4 Classes this kit gives teachers everything they need to help students start a thriving classroom garden while discovering exactly what each plant needs to grow. Kids will get to think like scientists by tracking their plants' progress day-by-day, all leading up to a fun and tasty harvest.

This Resource contains hands-on agriculture and food activities for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 4.

AgScape offers curriculum-linked programs and resources that help students explore agriculture and food. From virtual field trips to classroom activities and guest speakers, our tools support engaging, hands-on learning for all grade levels.

This resource allows for grade 7-12 students to explore and learn about Ontario's aquaculture industry, potential careers available as well as how to start an aquaculture business. What is fish farming, why is it important and how are fish produced? Learn more about Aquaculture in Ontario with this Teacher Guide that was designed with the support of and in collaboration with the Ontario Aquaculture Association.

Explore agriculture and food through the alphabet. Through engaging facts and fun activities, youth will develop their agriculture and food vocabulary.

In this week’s episode of Feeding Innovation, we are talking to Perry Wilson, Vice President of Farm Credit Canada. Perry is here to discuss the creation of FCC’s Agriculture More Than Ever Program and all things agriculture education. Unlike many people that come to work for FCC, Perry started out in the automotive industry before changing directions. Initially, he obtained a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. After a while, he went back to school and studied business. By working for an agricultural lender for 3 years, he landed a role at FCC. FCC is an institution wholly dedicated to agricultural businesses while others have departments that specialize in it. Agriculture More Than Ever is a program that Perry has been heavily involved in since its inception. It has been designed to change perceptions of the Canadian agriculture industry and highlight its importance and multi-faceted nature. Canada is a leading agricultural producer in the world, but needs to take further advantage of opportunities within the country. The industry needs new, innovative people to re-invigorate it. The tech sector is creating more and more opportunities within agriculture and it’s often something people don’t consider. Agriculture is a complex industry. Markets, weather, disease, and regulatory issues all affect how the industry runs. Not to mention unforeseen things like a global pandemic. Today, there are fewer farmers, and overcoming barriers is essential to continue to grow the industry. Foster curiosity in yourself and your community.

Agri-Trekking Across Ontario is an interactive, gamified resource that connects grade 7 and 8 students with agriculture, environmental initiatives and local food! This innovative teaching tool comes complete with a Teacher's Guide, educational facts, quizzes and games. *For optimal experience, please use the Google Chrome browser.

Learn all about the characteristics and applications of soil, and have your students plant a garden into nursery pots in your classroom. Then, watch your plants grow and make observations over the next six weeks.

Touching on various subject areas from health and physical education to social studies, science, careers, and technology this resource aims to provide an overview of the practices involved in the production of Beef in Ontario from farm to table.

This comprehensive resource includes a Teacher’s Guide, providing an overview of egg farming in Ontario, as well as three interdisciplinary lesson plans targeting grades K-3, grades 4-6 and grades 7-8. Many different and relevant themes such as the farm-to-table process of egg farming (K-3), the nutrients of eggs as a part of a healthy diet (4-6) and careers linked to the egg farming industry (7-8) are covered in the lesson plans provided.

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.

This comprehensive resource includes a Teacher’s Guide, providing an overview of pork farming in Ontario, as well as three interdisciplinary lesson plans targeting grades 5&6, grades 7 & 8 and grades 9 &10. Many different and relevant themes such as Animal Health & Welfare (Nutrition & Careers) (5-6), Animal Health & Welfare (Technology & Careers) (7-8) and Animal Health & Welfare (Sustainability & Careers) (9-10) are covered in the lesson plans provided.

Download our printable activities to go along with the Virtual Field Trip! Pick and choose the activities work for your class and learn all about Ontario apples.

This resource is the inaugural edition of the AgScape Bridge to Business program. Through this program, leading edge business publications are translated into valuable activities for Ontario students. As youth approach the end of high school, it is important for them to be familiar with the world of business and the pertinent social issues which relate to our society, economy and environment. OAFE Bridge to Business focuses on issues beyond the classroom and provides “real world connections for students”.

These infographics will allows students to explore agriculture and food from a business perspective. Students will learn about four different types of businesses along with 4 different types of economic business sectors.

This resource has been developed as a teaching tool for grades 11 and 12 covering careers related to the agri-food industry. It is linked to the Ontario Math and Business Curriculum.

There is no better pathway for students to ignite their curiosity of food and farming than with Camp AgScape, a free immersive and fun online experience for youth from age 5 to 18. The program is a fully accessible, self-paced web platform which includes highly interactive, meaningful, and gamified educational activities to support parents, teachers and students. Included is a Teacher's Guide, a comprehensive five-day programming guide for four age groups (5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18). Themes include plant science, innovation, STEM, animal science, nutrition, environment, healthy eating and more! Ideal for classrooms, camps or home learning.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of buying locally grown food on the environment and their personal health. Students will be able to identify how far a food product has travelled.

Students will explore the advantages and challenges between growing plants in soil and in water. Students will further discover how growing plants hydroponically can have an impact on their overall health and well-being as 
well as their local food system. This lesson plan is designed primarily for the usage of a hydroponic system/hydroponic tower garden in the classroom. If the classroom does not have access to this system, please refer to Option B: Without Hydroponic Tower for materials needed to conduct this lesson and have students make their own modified hydroponic system.

This resource was made by AgScape in collaboration with AgriTech North and with the support of OMAFRA, Grassroots Growth Initiative and the Dryden Rotary Club.

In this activity, students will put themselves in the shoes of an agriculture or horticulture owner/operator who is looking to purchase a piece of equipment. Students will perform research to inform their decision to buy, and complete authentic documents required by Farm Credit Canada when applying for a loan. Ultimately, students will learn about weighing the costs and benefits when making a big investment and be prepared to apply for a loan through a financial institution.

This resource is designed to meet the curriculum expectations for Grade 2 Health & Physical Education. Students will identify examples of food groups using Canada’s Food Guide. Students will acquire an understanding of food portioning, the importance of fruits and vegetables, along with learn about healthy eating.

Meet Mike Brine, Agribusiness Specialist at Trillium Mutual Insurance Company! Mike is responsible for providing agricultural information to all of the company's stakeholders, including the company and broker force. A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, or another agriculture-related field is required. A passion for the industry and understanding of agricultural practices is a must. Agriculture advocacy and literacy specialists can work in a variety of roles, especially in organizations like the American Farm Bureau, National FFA, checkoff programs, and Agriculture in the Classroom. Some companies and even farms hire people in this capacity. This video is for all ages.

Meet Kathryn Doan, Director of Global Business Development and Technology at AgCareers.com! Kathryn is responsible for working with a variety of different internal and external clients. Working with a large variety of people across the world, Kathryn states that every day is unique and presents new challenges and experiences. To have a similar profession you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Business, International Business or Marketing. MBA or other related degree is a plus. Typical employers include, food production companies, commodity buyers and suppliers who have international customers or purchase international goods. Large port/cargo cities would be a common place for jobs to be found, but you are not limited by that geographic area, it all depends on your products. This video is for all ages.

This resource is designed to meet the curriculum expectations for Grade 4-6 Health & Physical Education and Mathematics. Students will identify the four food groups, list similarities and differences between the old and new version of Canada's Food Guide, and create a healthy breakfast idea.

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.

Download the Maple Syrup Activity Kit to get an array of activities that explore the fascinating process of turning Sap into Syrup.

Students will explore the difference between nutrition and health claims. Students will also compare labels that show a nutrition/health claim with the ‘original’ or ‘regular’ version to investigate the truth of the claims. Finally students will collect and analyze data to determine the impact of nutrition and health claims and advertisements on food choices.

Take a look through the Ontario Agriculture Week Activity Kit and pick and choose activities that work for your class. These activities cover a range of age groups and topics that are relevant to celebrate Agriculture in Ontario!

Discover AgScape's Program Guide 2024, your resource for engaging students in agriculture and food education. Learn about our Teacher Ambassador Program, Virtual Field Trips, ThinkAG Career Competitions, and Camp AgScape, each designed to inspire and educate. Explore immersive experiences, hands-on learning opportunities, and resources to support educators in integrating agriculture and food education into the classroom!