Lesson Plans

Ag in Color Lesson Plans

These free lesson plan resources align with the categories and grade levels of the Ag in Color Drawing Contest. Teachers are not limited to the lessons provided and are encouraged to explore the curriculum provided by the National Ag in the Classroom Organization to find the best fit for their classroom. 

Kindergarten - Farm Animals in Montana; Lesson:  Farm Animal Life Cycles 

First Grade - Grown in Montana; Lesson: Homegrown in Your State: Fruits and Vegetables and Crops on the Farm

Second Grade - Grains of Montana; Lessons: Enjoying the Harvest  Also - Who Grew My Soup? and Sorghum at School

Third Grade - Cattle in Agriculture; Lesson: Beef Basics and Making a Brand for Ourselves

Fourth Grade - Noxious Weeds in Montana; Lesson: Crop Case Files - Watch Out For Weeds and Pests and Pesticides in Agriculture

Fifth Grade - Safety on Montana Farms & Ranches; Lesson and Build it Better

Sixth Grade - Agricultural Careers in Montana; Lesson: AgVenture: Sourcing Ag Careers

Visit these trusted sources for more free lessons for your classroom!

American Farm Bureau Foundation

National Agriculture in the Classroom