Lesson Plans & Resources
NYAITC Lesson Plans
These are the lesson plans, in PDF format, from the original award-winning NYAITC notebooks. Lessons address concepts in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies using the food and fiber system as a theme. Lessons include teacher instructions, student activities, worksheets, answer keys, puzzles, and games.
- Kindergarten Lesson Plans — Kindergarten is Popping
- Grade 1 Lesson Plans — Great Pumpkins
- Grade 2 Lesson Plans — The Source
- Grade 3 Student Booklet — Bud's World
- Listening to the Prairie
SOLE Activities
Science of Life Explorations through Agriculture
SOLE stands for Science of Life Explorations through Agriculture. It is a set of lesson plans, grouped into themed units, developed by NYAITC in conjunction with Cornell's Integrated Pest Management program. Each lesson ties key concepts of agriculture and natural resources into the classroom curriculum for grades four and five, and is aligned with New York State Learning Standards across subject areas.
General Agriculture
Plant Science
- The Right Plants
- Seed of Knowledge
- Experimenting With Seeds
- Grow an Indoor Salad Garden
- Harvesting the Garden
Soil Science/Composting
Hydroponics
Insect Anatomy/IPM
Dairy
Specialty Crops
Make N Takes
These activities are quick and easy additions to any classroom, fair display or educational event.
NYAITC Resources
Feedback and Questions
We'd love to hear how you use SOLE in your classroom, and how it works for you and your students. Please send questions and feedback to NYAITC@cornell.edu.
