Teachers are no strangers to creativity, in agriculture programs and beyond. In our recent webinar, Realityworks Product Manager Jamey McIntosh shared 10 online resources for agriculture classrooms. Use them whether you’re teaching remotely or in the classroom to connect with your students, inspire them to explore related topics and engage them in important lessons.
Resource: Zoom
This video conferencing tool has soared in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Use it to engage online students with interactive polls, interact with the app’s whiteboard feature, and of course, host online video and screen-sharing presentations.
Learn more: https://zoom.us/
Resource: IFAS Extension – Online Agricultural Education Resources
This website is maintained by the University of Florida. Their collection of online education resources includes individual curriculum focuses, shareable resources, plus downloadable handouts and activities. It even offers an SAE toolbox!
Check it out: https://aec.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/ag-teachers/#d.en.786227
Resource: National Agriculture in the Classroom
This comprehensive website is managed by the National Center for Agricultural Literacy at Utah State University and supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NiFA) and the USDA. It includes a teacher center complete with curriculum matrixes and state agriculture facts, plus a student center that offers virtual agriculture tours.
Check it out: https://www.agclassroom.org/
Resource: American Farm Bureau
Maintained by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, this website offers curriculum options and state agriculture facts as well as printable resources and activities for students.
Check it out: https://www.agfoundation.org/resources
Resource: Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education (CASE)
This website is an initiative of the National Council for Agriculture Education and managed by the National Association of Agricultural Educators. It offers (for purchase) curriculum that includes step-by-step plans for all pathways, plus handouts and activities for students.
Check it out: https://www.case4learning.org/
Resource: USDA Economic Research Services
Managed by the United States Department of Agriculture, this database is a great source for research and resources on agriculture and the economy. You can drill down into details on the overall US economy, agricultural percentages and statistics, and more.
Check it out: https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/ag-and-food-statistics-charting-the-essentials/ag-and-food-sectors-and-the-economy
Resource: Nutrients for Life
Managed by the educational nonprofit Nutrients for Life Foundation, this website offers a plethora of free curriculum, lesson plans and teaching resources for agriculture educators in elementary, middle and high school programs.
As for students, this website offers a variety of interactive apps, including the Nutrients for Life online game and the Farmers 2050 app.
Learn more: https://nutrientsforlife.org/
Resource: Pinterest
Teachers everywhere love Pinterest for its variety! This visual discovery engine plays host to visuals that can be pinned and re-pinned. Use it to discover free resources, activities, handouts and downloads.
Check it out: https://www.pinterest.com/
Resource: Realityworks
We’re dedicated to ensuring that agriculture teachers have the learning aids and resources they need to engage students in key skills. Use the links below to:
- Download our free “Hydroponics: Know How to Grow” guide
- Get free agriculture career exploration lesson plans
- Explore the curriculum and lesson plans that accompany our agriculture learning aids
- See the learning aids and training tools we offer for agriculture programs
- Watch the complete webinar on-demand, “Ten Online Resources for Agriculture Classrooms”
