2nd Grade: Ag in the Classroom (AITC) Presentation
Students will explore dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of dairy products. They will learn about milk production and make and eat their own ice cream.
Ag in the Classroom presentations are delivered by volunteers throughout February. Find out more.
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Supplemental Resources
Basics
- Vocabulary – key terms students may hear during the presentation
- Illinois Learning Standards – how From Cow to Ice Cream meets the standards
- Coming soon – How From Cow to Ice Cream meets the Common Core State Standards
Background Information
- Dairy Ag Mag – download or request a classroom set from DeKalb County Farm Bureau
- Nutrition Ag Mag – download or request a classroom set
- Udderly Amazing Dairy Facts – dairy farm and food fun facts
- Think Your Drink – compare the nutrient content of milk and other beverages
- Milk’s Unique Nutrient Package – overview of the nine essential nutrients in milk
Worksheets
- Dairy Farm to Dairy Food – crossword puzzle
Resource Kits (available from DeKalb County Farm Bureau)
- Dairy Cow Capers AgriLearning Kit – books & resources on dairy farming, nutrition
- Food & Nutrition: Primary Literacy Kit – explore a wealth of books & videos
- Nutrition Bracelets Kit – make bead bracelets representing daily food group servings
- MyPlate Pocket Chart – sort food picture cards onto large MyPlate chart
- Food Models & Lessons – 200 life-size food photos and lesson ideas
- Fun with Food & Nutrition – engaging food activities including The Farmer Grows a Rainbow lessons and P.E. activities
Lessons & Activities online
- Moo Masks – make a fun mask with an ear tag ID
- Dairy Farm Charm – explore dairy farms by making a charm necklace
- Packing a Lunch with Milk or Milk Products – choosing a healthy lunch with dairy
- Little D’s Nutrition Expedition – ten story-based activities for 2nd grade
- The Farmer Grows a Rainbow – classroom resources for PreK-5 nutrition education
- IAITC Nutrition Lessons – activities to complement the Nutrition Ag Mag
Books in your school library (titles donated to elementary school libraries in DeKalb County)
- Cow by Jules Older
- Life on a Dairy Farm by Judy Wolfman
- Cows by Sara Swan Miller
- Raising Cows on the Koebel’s Farm by Alice K. Flanagan
- Dairy Cows: Keeping Wisconsin Green (DVD) by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
- Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More by Cris Peterson
